How do you turn off Fullscreen mode in Windows 8?

Anonymous
2013-01-25T16:30:06+00:00

Despite all of the annoyances of Windows 8, I must say, the random "switching to fullscreen mode" is the most aggravating. . I thought I turned off full screen mode, but it keeps doing that fullscreen.... thing. It's done it -at least- 5 times while I typed this.

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-01-28T14:59:20+00:00

    I have this same issue and also would LOVE to hear what the fix is to disable this feature.  Thanks!

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-03-06T23:59:52+00:00

    Same thing happens to me when using Google Chrome.  Saying that this constantly happening is annoying is a serious understatement.  A resolution would be greatly appreciated.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-01-26T06:37:26+00:00

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. 

    From your issue description I understand that, all the apps are opening in full screen mode. If I am wrong, please let me know.

    All the apps will open in full screen mode it is by design and we cannot turn it off. It is the main feature of Windows 8, and it is also called as modern Interface.

    http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/explore-windows-8.aspx

    Hope this helps. If the issue persists or any Windows related queries or issues related to Windows Operating system, please get back to us. We are here to assist you.

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-04-04T06:57:46+00:00

    You need to pass the word on to the powers that be that this was a REALLY DUMB idea. When I think of modern interface I think of a compliments above and beyond the previous versions. To cripple a widely used concept like being able to run apps in different windows simultaneously is a HUGE design dabacle.   I feel this specific design decision was made with complete disregard for end users.

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  5. Anonymous
    2013-04-04T00:54:23+00:00

    Are you kidding me.  This is the EXPECTED interface.  So if you have two screens and multitask, you are screwed?  Or better yet, if you run a mac and have windows in parallels, it covers your entire screen every time you open a program?

    Who that that is a good idea.  Is that a trade in that allows me to return Windows 8 the day I bought it and exchange it for 7?

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