Some users might want to go to the Apps view instead of the normal Start screen with live tiles when they go to the Start screen. Here is how you can force Windows 8.1 to go App view when switching to Start Screen.
How to Force Windows 8.1 to go App View when Switching to Start Screen
Right click the Taskbar and select Properties.
Under Navigation tab, check the “Show the Apps view automatically when I go to Start option”. Click Ok to save the settings. That’s it! The above method could save one extra step for you to get the all listed apps on your screen. That is, you don’t need to click the down arrow button to view the Apps view.
