How to disable split screen in windows 8/8.1

OK, I found this suggestion in another thread. So far it has worked for my needs. Maybe some of you having this problem can use it too.

my current work-around for this annoying issue

go to control panel

go to internet options

go to programs tab

under opening internet explorer choose 'always in ie on the desktop'

keep ie full screen on the desktop but minimized to the task bar when not in use

then clicking a link in metro windows mail will open that link full screen in ie on the desktop. 

That was the trick.  Perfect.  I hated that everytime I clicked a link in an Oultook messager that the screen split and opened Explorer in half.  Got even worse last night when I clicked another link and now my screen was in thirds.  Thanks for sending out the fix.

I am not sure if this is what you are asking but I some how open a split screen in Window 8.1. that looks like your screen above. There may be an easier way to close this screen but this is what worked for me:

Open your charms screen: Windows logo key and C.

Next click on the Settings icon

Next click on "Change PC settings" at the bottom right corner

Next you will see the PC settings screen open

Place your pointer all the way to the top of your screen above the header "PC settings". You may have to  center your pointer over the PC settings header but keeping it at the top of your screen as you do so.

The title "PC Settings" in small print should appear at the top of the screen.

Now  keeping your pointer at the top of the screen, look to the far upper left corner and click on the settings icon.

It should open up a menu that says Maximize and Close; click on Maximize

This should close the split screen

Hope this helps if you haven't found an answer!

I think this feature is cool, but I cant read it either. I think if when you rest the pointer on the side your trying to read it should fade to full screen. ESC to undo. This should make it better.

Shawn, what he is talking about is the "split screen" function of Window 8.  It lets you actually split the screen into two views at once.  You can toggle back and forth, but view simultaneously.  He is asking how to stop or deactivate the function when you do not need it.

I too agree with your observations.  The split screen is necessary only because we are pulled away from the desktop.

The Metro UI is cute, and that's it.  I prefer not to use it much unless I have to (i.e., if I'm forced to, because Windows opens programs that takes me there).  Then comes the situation where for some inexplicable reason, my computer awakens from sleep with a split screen.  It's an annoyance I don't much care for, so disabling this feature would be nice.

I do 95% of my work on the Desktop, and with all the buttons (not to mention the MOST used previous-Start button) that take me to the Metro screen, there should be multiple buttons that keep me on the desktop where I do not need a split screen.