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Windows Server 2012 – RDP Server – How to get the ‘Start / Metro Screen’

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KB ID 0000767

Problem

When you RDP to a server running Windows Server 2012, in Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Server) mode. How do you get the start menu up? If you press the Windows Key or Ctrl+Esc, you get the menu on YOUR Machine?

Solution

Firstly, I know it’s not called the ‘Metro Interface’ any more, but that’s what everyone calls it!

1. Drag your mouse pointer off the bottom left hand side of the screen (1) and a thumbnail of the start menu will appear (2).

2. Move the mouse pointer back to the thumbnail (3) this takes a little practice, then click the start menu thumbnail (4).

To shutdown or log off (disconnect) use the same method as you would for Windows 8 (using the charms bar).

UPDATE 04/11/13 (Credit to Thomas Dread)

1. Windows Key +R > mstsc {Enter}.
2. Show Options.
3. Local Resources TAB.
4. Keyboard > Apply Windows Key combinations “On the Remote Computer” drop down menu.

5. Back to General TAB.
6. Save or Save AS.

How Do I Shut Down Windows 8?

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How Do I Shut Down Windows 8?

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KB ID 0000588

Problem

Like Windows 7, Windows 8 is more than happy to gracefully shutdown if you press the power button on your PC/Laptop/Tablet. But now you don’t have a “Start Button” where’s the option to turn it off?

You might find it simpler just to Create a Shutdown shortcut on the Start Menu.

Solution

How to Shut Down Windows 8

1. Press Windows Key+I > Power > Shut down.

How to Shut Down Windows 8 (By Launching charms Bar)

1. To launch the “Metro Start Screen” you need to press the Windows key (or press CTRL+Esc), then locate the “Charms Bar” Button and hover over it. (Or Press Windows Key+C).

2. Select Settings.

3. Select Power > Shut down.

How to Shut Down Server 2012

1. Press Windows Key+I > Power > Shut down.

How to Shut Down Server 2012 (via the Charms Bar)

1. To launch the “Metro Start Screen” you need to press the Windows key (or press CTRL+Esc), then locate the “Charms Bar” Button and hover over it. (Or Press Windows Key+C).

2. Select Settings.

3. Select Power > Shut down.

4. Like its predecessor (Server 2008 R2) Windows Server 2012 wants to log a reason why it’s being shut down, enter the reason and select continue.

 

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Windows 8 Metro Shortcuts

Windows 8 – Add Shutdown to the Start/Metro Menu

Windows Key Has Stopped Working (Logitech G15)

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KB ID 0000749

Problem

I jumped on my main PC at home to do something the other day, being Windows 8 I tend to use the Windows key a LOT (Windows Key+R and +E, and +X for example).

Windows 8 Shortcut Keys

But the windows key did nothing? I tried CTRL+Esc, and that worked? I was starting to think that I had a faulty keyboard.

Solution

Turns out there’s nothing wrong with my keyboard at all, as its primarily designed for the gaming market, there’s the option to disable the Windows key. After all you wouldn’t want to be at a crucial point in your game and accidentally hit the Windows key would you?

Either me or one of my kids had turned this feature on mistakenly.

Simply move the selector switch indicated (Next to the MR Key) and the Windows key will start working again.

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Windows – What is the Hotkey to Extend my Desktop to Dual Monitor?

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KB ID 0000162

Problem

If (Like me) you dock your laptop with various monitor configurations, there is a tendency for the Laptop to assume you want “Cloned Monitors” when what you actually want is an “Extended Desktop.”

Solution

Annoyingly simple – Press the “Windows Key” and P.

Windows 7 Extend Monitor

Then select as appropriate.

Windows 8 Extend Monitor

Then select as appropriate.

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