google-chromemodern-uiwindows 8
The Windows 8 version of Google Chrome seems to have been updated to support the UI formerly known as Metro.
However, this seems to be the only option now, which means that I can no longer use Chrome on my netbook.
How do I get Google chrome to work in classic desktop mode on Windows 8?
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A simple shortcut to C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe on the desktop should do the trick. If anything it works for me.
EDIT: Sorry, didn't read the question close enough, doing this for the start menu works for me too.
EDIT2: A solution has been confirmed by the questioner: Navigating to C:\Users\<username> \AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application, selecting chrome.exe and choosing Pin to start from context menu does the trick.
If Chrome's set to default and still doesn't launch in Metro mode, despite opening it from the Start Screen then you'll have to instruct Chrome to open in Windows 8 Mode.
To do this, Click on the Chrome menu and select "Relaunch in Windows 8 Mode"
Best Answer
You can also edit the registry to have the Chrome tile on the start menu launch in desktop mode regardless of which browser is set to default.
I've posted a detailed blog post with step-by-step instructions and screenshots: http://meta.superuser.com/a/5816/121933