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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

How to Open "Metro Apps" from the Desktop in Windows 8

EXAMPLE: Metro Apps

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OPTION ONE
To Create a "Metro Apps" Shortcut in Windows 8



1. Right click on Desktop, and click on New and Shortcut.


2. Copy and paste the location below, and press Enter.



%windir%\explorer.exe shell:::{4234d49b-0245-4df3-b780-3893943456e1}
3. Type in Metro Apps for a name, and press Enter. 








OPTION TWO
To Create a "Metro Apps" Folder Shortcut in Windows 8



1. Create a new folder on the desktop, then right-click on it and rename it to the name below.
Applications.{4234d49b-0245-4df3-b780-3893943456e1}


Name:  Apps.JPGViews: 113Size:  12.9 KB




2. To create a shortcut just right-click your newly created Applications folder and rename to "Metro Apps' to save confusion.

Name:  Metro Apps shortcut (2).JPGViews: 113Size:  17.0 KB

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