windows 8 how to access programs from desktop

Windows 8 How To Series from MSDN
location: winsecrets.com - date: March 14, 2012
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/zxue/archive/2012/03/07/windows-8-consumer-preview-power-user-howto-series.aspx Jerry
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Windows 8 - How to move News App to desktop
location: microsoft.com - date: January 20, 2013
I would like to have the News App on my desktop where it will be more accessible.  I haven't found a way yet - is there one?
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I hate windows 8! How do I re-install 7 and keep programs, files etc?
location: 7forums.com - date: February 7, 2013
I bought Windows 8 pro, installed it over Windows 7 pro, and I hate it! How do I downgrade without losing functionality of programs etc.? The upgrade was easy, but I doubt the downgrade will be. Help!!
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How do I keep Windows 8 Release Preview secure from malware?
location: microsoft.com - date: January 31, 2012
Will I need to install antivirus software on Windows 8 Release Preview?  I’m currently using Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7, but I don’t see a download option for Windows 8.  Are there any antivirus apps compatible with Windows 8?
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I got a copy of Windows 8 pro to upgrade from XP and I am running win-7. How to get new copy ??
location: microsoft.com - date: October 30, 2012
My download assistant dint work while purchasing, so I ran it win win-xp (sp3) compatibility mode and it worked. I bought Windows 8 pro but on installing it only shows two options "Keep Personal Files Only" && "Keep Nothing". I deleted and downloaded my upgrade assistant but nothing happens. It resumes from the same installing process. I want to keep my apps and settings. Plz Help.
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Windows 8 - How to open PDF docs and Start Menu application choices in the current working desktop?
location: microsoft.com - date: November 18, 2012
I recently upgraded to Windows 8 Professional.   One issue that I'm having, is that whenever I try to open a PDF document, it always opens in a new, dedicated window, with a totally black background.   Is there a way to open PDF documents on the desktop, so that I can see the PDF content, on the same page as all of my other open applications?   Under older versions of Windows, I can go to the start menu, then select all applications, and they're listed in the same desktop screen as all of my other already opened applications.   In Windows 8 Professional, I haven't found a way to duplicate that behavior yet!   It keeps taking me to a completely different screen.  One that looks like it might have been
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Windows 8: printing PDF from "Desktop / PDF viewer" always returns to Start Menu
location: microsoft.com - date: April 7, 2013
New to Win-8   Windows 8, printing PDF from Desktop (File Explorer) always returns me to Start Menu and I must click Desktop to return to previous Desktop.  How can I return directly back to Desktop without going back through Start Menu?   Let me know if you need additional information.   Thanks,  Dave
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Cannot create a desktop shortcut (icon) in Windows 8 Pro after upgrade from Windows 7 Home Premium using the online upgrade tool.
location: microsoft.com - date: November 16, 2012
 Cannot create a desktop shortcut (icon) in Windows 8 Pro after upgrade from Windows 7 Home Premium using the online upgrade tool. Have gone back to Windows 7 and tried upgrade again with no luck.  Chose to keep all files, settings and apps.  First thing I tried was to create shortcut.  Wizard comes up, accepts all inputs, but will not Finish, and icon disappears when the wizard closes.  Was able to create shortcut on Windows 7 just prior to upgrade.  Next step will be to start again, but upgrade without files, settings and apps.  Anyone else have this problem?
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I can't make the Homegroup Icon show on my desktop in Windows 8, how do I do so?
location: microsoft.com - date: January 21, 2013
I am unable to make the Homegroup Icon or the Libaries Icon show up in desktop mode on Windows 8. In all other ways Windows 8 acts as if they are there; they who up when I look at the desktop as a folder, they take up spots on the grid. I am wanting them to show. I would rather they be something I can move, but if not I'd still rather be able to see them then have them hidden.
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I need to open a BKF backup file that was used from windows xp. I now have windows 8. How do I do this?
location: microsoft.com - date: January 17, 2013
I need to open a BKF backup file that was used from windows xp. I now have windows 8. How do I do this? I am not very good with the computer.
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