Go to the desktop instead of Start when signing in

Supported OS tags: Windows81, WindowsRT81, WindowsServer2012R2

This policy setting allows users to go to the desktop instead of the Start screen when they sign in. If you enable this policy setting, users will always go to the desktop when they sign in. If you disable this policy setting, users will always go to the Start screen when they sign in. If you don’t configure this policy setting, the default setting for the user’s device will be used, and the user can choose to change it.

This policy has no additional user input fields.

• User
  Add "Run in Separate Memory Space" check box to Run dialog box

  At least Windows 2000
• User
  Add Logoff to the Start Menu

  Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000
• User
  Add Search Internet link to Start Menu

  Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7
• User
  Add the Run command to the Start Menu

  Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows Vista
• User
  Change Start Menu power button

  Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7
• User
  Clear history of recently opened documents on exit

  At least Windows 2000
• User
  Clear the recent programs list for new users

  Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows 10
• User
  Clear tile notifications during log on

  At least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT
• Computer
  Configure Start Pins

  At least Windows 11 Version 24H2
• User
  Configure Start Pins

  At least Windows 11 Version 24H2
• User
  Configure Taskbar Small Button Behavior

  At least Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, or Education with Windows Sandbox
• Computer
  Configure Taskbar Small Button Behavior

  At least Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, or Education with Windows Sandbox