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I have an WPF application that is intended to run without a physical keyboard (touch).
The application runs on full screen but in case it crashes, the user can access via the start menu the file explorer.
Is there a way to install Windows without start menu? It needs to be Windows 7 or higher.
Giorgio
Posted 2015-11-16T14:34:17.547
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You can kill explorer:
Windows Key + R > type 'cmd' > type 'taskkill /IM explorer.exe /f'
The start button and taskbar will dissappear.
mpboom
Posted 2015-11-16T14:34:17.547
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– Ramhound – 2015-11-16T19:04:40.1830
No, it's not possible to install windows without a start menu.
That doesn't mean you can't [temporarily] remove the start menu and taskbar, however.
FIRST WAY:
Win + R and type taskkill /IM explorer.exe /f.
However, I don't recommend this because it will force you to open task manager in order to use the file explorer: CTRL + ALT + DEL (Then hit task manager, click New task and explorer.exe ).
SECOND WAY:
While this may be less appealing, it is less dangerous and more useful.
R CLICK Taskbar & click properties
Check Auto-hide taskbar and small icons.
This should give you enough screen real estate to continue working as if it were fulscreen.
Also, if you are working in Windows 8/10 apps, use tablet mode. This will fulscreen the app.
RookieTEC9
Posted 2015-11-16T14:34:17.547
Reputation: 936
Did that once, it's called Kiosk mode – dogsgod – 2015-11-16T14:44:03.847
2You are looking for third-party Kiosk solution. Windows 8 and higher support Kiosk mode. Windows 7 requires a third-party solution. Windows 8 and higher will only Windows Store applications in Kiosk mode. – Ramhound – 2015-11-16T14:44:19.657