DesktopOptimization
DesktopOptimization specifies display settings that affect the desktop.
Child Elements
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| GoToDesktopOnSignIn | Specifies to go to the desktop instead of Start Screen when signing in or when all the apps on a screen are closed. |
| ShowWindowsStoreAppsOnTaskbar | Specifies to show Microsoft Store apps on the taskbar. |
Important
It’s recommended that both settings, GoToDesktopOnSignIn and ShowWindowsStoreAppsOnTaskbar, be set to a consistent value, either both set to true or both set to false.
Valid Configuration Passes
offlineServicing
oobeSystem
specialize
Parent Hierarchy
Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup | DesktopOptimization
Applies To
For a list of the supported Windows editions and architectures that this component supports, see Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup.
XML Example
The following XML output specifies to go to the desktop on sign in and to show Microsoft Store apps on the taskbar.
<DesktopOptimization>
<GoToDesktopOnSignIn>true</GoToDesktopOnSignIn>
<ShowWindowsStoreAppsOnTaskbar>true</ShowWindowsStoreAppsOnTaskbar>
</DesktopOptimization>