how to show all programs, windows 8

Try right clicking the task bar, add a new toolbar, and point at this folder:

C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs

Replace C with whatever drive you happen to have Windows installed at.

Go to Metro interface.  Touch center of screen and swipe up. Sort by Category.  Now it's just like the start menu with the apps grouped by program.  This took care of the frustration I was having.  With a mouse, there is an arrow in the lower left corner of the screen that gives you the same access.

Todd

ORIGINAL TITlE:Where is Programs  

 

   I have just got into window 8 from window XP. problem is that I cannot find programs from start. this programs had programs like accessories like calculator,  note pad, painter , ms word etc. please help. Ashi Suri

Hi,

See my reply above in this thread.

While on the Start Screen type - Help

Or Win Key + Q = Search Apps - Help

Or Charms Menu - Search - Apps - Help

After any of the above -> On left click -> Help and Support.

==================================

Windows 8 Solution Center - on left side - Learn more

http://support.microsoft.com/gp/windows-8

Meet Windows - A beautiful Start

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/meet

Get to know Windows

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-AU/windows-8/basics#1TC=t1

How-to : Get to know Windows

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-AU/windows/how-to#2TC=windows8

Touch : swipe, tap, and beyond

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-AU/windows-8/touch-swipe-tap-beyond

A pretty handy free App available from the Windows Store - Top Free is

"Windows 8 Cheat Keys".

http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/app/windows-8-cheat-keys/24f62990-98c7-4c26-95cb-cb09267680e8

==================================

There is no Start Button or Start Menu in Windows 8.

Where is the Start menu?

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/where-is-start-menu

Customize the Start Screen

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/start-screen#1TC=t1

Windows 8 does not have the Classic look available.

3rd party programs can help :

StarDock - Start8 - is $4.99 US

http://www.stardock.com/products/start8/

Free

Classic Shell

http://www.classicshell.net/

Pokki

https://www.pokki.com/windows-8-start-menu

Hope this helps.

Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP <- profile - Windows Expert - Consumer : Bicycle <- Mark Twain said it right!

I enjoy the fact that not only do your instructions not work, the link you show here is invalid. I am quickly becoming disenchanted with the software I bought (which, btw, I am on the countdown to renewal, but have been unable to use to date). I can get no help through the online chat and the telephone lines are bogged down. Is there ANYONE that can help me find where my blasted program is so I can use it? I know I successfully downloaded it, I just can find it!!!!