Windows 10: Switching back from Tablet mode

Discus and support Switching back from Tablet mode in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Hi there. If you are experimenting with Tablet and desktop mode the mechanics are a bit convoluted. First I'd apply Brink's tutorial which allows... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by jimbo45, Jan 24, 2015.

  1. JIMBO45
    jimbo45 Win User

    Switching back from Tablet mode


    Hi there.

    If you are experimenting with Tablet and desktop mode the mechanics are a bit convoluted.
    First I'd apply Brink's tutorial which allows you to toggle to and from start menu or start screen mode without re-booting. He's fixed it for build 9926 too.

    Now to get INTO tablet node from desktop - open the Notifications icon (why notifications Ms - that's CRAZY !!!!) and choose tablet mode.

    Note to STAY in tablet mode set the system to use the start screen as per Brink's convenient toggle function. Otherwise you'll get metro apps windowed.

    To switch BACK again you now have to go into PC settings - there's a switch - set tablet mode to OFF. Why the tablet mode couldn't have a simple on off switch from the SAME place is beyond me.

    While this works at a TECHNICAL level Ms need to bring some "ergonomics" into their design -- this is one of the most convoluted means of achieving what should be an easy simple switch that I've ever encountered. Ms while testing get some REAL HUMANS involved not so much as to test the technical part of the build but just for easy USEABILITY. !!!

    Cheers
    jimbo

    :)
     
    jimbo45, Jan 24, 2015
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  2. MODELAMAN
    Modelaman Win User

    Switching back to desktop mode from tablet mode

    Thank you for your reply. I did solve the problem after spending a lot of time in "Personalize Settings". I finally went to "Start" then turned off the "Use start full screen" switch. Now all is back to normal.

    Thank you again for your help.
     
    Modelaman, Jan 24, 2015
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  3. SUDHARSHAN M K
    Sudharshan M K Win User
    Switching back to desktop mode from tablet mode

    Hi Bob,

    Thank you for posting your queries in Microsoft Community.

    I understand your concern and will assist you to switch to come out of tablet mode.

    Before we proceed, I need more information to help you better.

    What happens when you try to go out of tablet mode? Do you see any error message?

    Please try these steps and check if that helps.

    • Click on notification from right bottom.
    • Select all setting.
    • Under all setting select System where you can change display setting.
    • Select Tablet mode which is the second option from the bottom.
    • You will find an option when I sign in, under which you find a dropdown.
    • Select take me to desktop and reboot your system.

    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.
     
    Sudharshan M K, Jan 24, 2015
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