Monday, September 26, 2011
How to Change the Number of Apps Rows in Windows 8 Metro Start Screen
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tohariburi
By default, Windows 8 automatically detects what your current screen resolution is, and then automatically sets how many rows will be for the apps and other pinned items on the Metro Start screen based on the screen resolution size. This is usually only 3 to 5 rows by default.
OPTION ONE
To Increase or Decrease Number of Apps Rows on Metro Start Screen1. Press the Windows+R keys to open the Run dialog box.
2. In Run, type regedit and press Enter or click on OK. (see screenshot below)
3. If prompted by UAC, then click on Yes.
4. In regedit, navigate to the location below. (see screenshot below)
4. In regedit, navigate to the location below. (see screenshot below)
Code:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ImmersiveShell\Grid
5. In the right pane of Grid, double click on Layout_MaximumRowCount. (see screenshot above)
NOTE: If you do not have the DWORD Layout_MaximumRowCount, then right click on a empty space in the right pane of Grid, click on New and DWORD (32-bit) Value, then typeLayout_MaximumRowCount and press Enter.
6. Type in how many rows you want, and click on OK. (see screenshot below)
7. Close regedit.
8. Log off and log on to apply.
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