How to access Administrative Tools in Windows 8

Description: This article will show you how to make more advanced applets and tools more accessible in Windows 8.

  1. At the New User interface press the Windows key with the "I" key (Win+I) and then click on the Settings button.
    Windows 8 Start Screen, Settings
  2. On the Start Screen, Settings menu move the slider from no to yes as shown below.
    Windows 8 Settings Menu, No
    Windows 8 Settings Menu, Yes
  3. Click back to the New User Interface and you will notice several administrative options have been added to the interface.
    Windows 8 Start Screen, All Items

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