How to disable split screen in windows 8/8.1

Anonymous
2013-08-14T22:08:11+00:00

Hello all,

I run several computer labs and we are about to introduce a boat load of windows 8 machines. The split screen mode allows a unique method for getting around our pc management system.  Does anyone know a way to turn off the split screen feature?

Thanks

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-10-27T15:47:04+00:00

    No thanks, I actually like to get work done not play with toy versions of Linux. As for you, Shawn, I don't know how you ever got to be a moderator with your attitude but thanks for nothing other than a frustrating read.

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-10-24T13:39:29+00:00

    The word is spelled "great" not grate.

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-08-26T05:14:28+00:00

    Shameless advertising of a product no one on this forum wants, clearly.

    I've used OSX numerous times and have found none of it's features particularly useful or to my liking while it simultaneously prevents me from doing so much that is so easy to do in windows.

    Thanks, but try somewhere else.

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-08-19T07:12:40+00:00

    ps. I don't know your reasons for using Windows. Personally I have to use Windows, OSX and Linux for my work and have done for about 15 years now and from personal experience I would say that unless it's your employer who's paying for your equipment then make the switch to OSX. Try a mac mate, you won't go back!

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  5. Anonymous
    2015-08-19T07:09:07+00:00

    did you get your answer because I think I know where you're stuck

    are you talking about when the actual physcal screen divides into two halves with a black vertical line?

    if so then it's pretty simple...just drag the line to one side of the screen, hold it there for a couple of seconds and let go and you'll be back to a single screen.

    is that what you were after?

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