Windows 10: Problem with Windows 10 start screen taking over the desktop

I am having a problem on Windows 10 where the desktop has been taken over by the start menu. I am no longer able to resize windows as one would on a desktop, but rather they are treated as apps. I will try to post some pictures of the problem. It is almost like Windows 10 has forgotten that it is not Windows 8 and has in addition deleted the desktop. I will try to post some pictures of what the problem looks like (the image in the background was my desktop background, now the remnant of the old desktop). I have tried changing the option in the settings->personalization->start->use full start screen, but to no avail. I have turned my computer on and off a number of times. The funny thing is that my other account on the same computer does not have the same problem, it still has the desktop fully functional. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Desktop

Windows 10 starts at the desktop. Click the Windows icon and you get the Start screen.

This is just how Windows 10 works.

For many working places they need to go to something that they have as a shortcut on the desktop.

I have over 50 shortcuts on my desktop computer. I have only 15 tiles on my Start screen.

 

Windows 10 Problem

After I updated Windows 10 today as I was instructed, I can no longer get on the internet. My wifi no longer shows up to click on it. It was working fine until I allowed the install. I have tried restarting the HP Spectre x 369 laptop and the router,
but this has not helped. (I am using a borrowed Apple computer to search for a solution.) I need help to get back online. Can anyone help or tell me who I might contact for help?

 

I found the answer by chance, I had to go to settings->system-> tablet mode