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optimized by our top-selling
utility product
System Requirements
- Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista & Windows XP
- Intel CORE 2 Duo (2 GHz) or equivalent
- Memory (RAM): 1.5 GB
- Disk space: 2 GB free space
- Internet Explorer 8 or higher
Microsoft Windows 8.1 boots to the Start screen
Start with the desktop when you sign in.
Get it working again with PC TuneUp Maestro! Our comprehensive PC health scan will check your computer hardware, software and settings to get things working again.
A Few Minutes Can Save You Hours of Frustration
The Problem
When you sign in to Windows 8.1 it goes to the Start screen. As a desktop user you want to start directly with the desktop.
The Solution
Your Windows 8 computer boots to the Start screen by default. For those who are used to previous Windows Systems, it's familiar and easier to boot to the desktop and find everything from there. These instructions give you the option to start from the desktop or from the Start screen.
Download instructions
- Click Download and Fix.
- Click Run or Open and install as directed.
- Click Fix-it Center from the main menu.
Diagnose & Fix Computer Problems with Ease
Simple to use, yet incredibly effective, PC TuneUp Maestro represents the most advanced suite of PC maintenance software tools available today. Using advanced error analysis and resolution technology, PC TuneUp Maestro fixes, cleans and optimizes your PC, giving it peak performance and stability.
PC TuneUp Maestro Fix-it Center
Tired of dealing with repeated PC errors or ongoing performance issues? PC TuneUp Maestro Fix-it Center provides effective solutions to deal with specific PC stability and performance issues. Directly working with customers, our Technical Support Team and Development Team work closely to keep track of common PC problems, design and implement solutions, and make them available to you through Fix-it Center.