How to disable split screen in windows 8/8.1

Anonymous

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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Anonymous

2013-08-26T14:54:14+00:00

I'm not trying to disable the ability to run multiple apps at once, or even the ability to run metro apps. I'm talking about the feature in windows 8 that allows you to have a metro app on one section of your screen, and on the other section have your desktop. I want people to be able to use the Metro apps, and I want them to be able to use the desktop. I just don't want them to have the ability to have them on the screen at the same time. I know if I lower the screen resolution, it will take this feature away. I was wonder if there was an alternate method. Some of my lab computers are for design students, and dropping the resolution would cause me more headaches than I want.
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@CmdrKeene 90,631 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2013-08-25T00:56:26+00:00

I don't think so. Windows has always allowed more than one program to work side by side. Nothing changes that in Windows 8.

If you turn off UAC, the metro apps can't execute. Would that be satisfactory?
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