Windows – How to start Chrome in normal desktop mode on Windows 8.1

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I was trying to get a webapp to run in fullscreen on a Surface Pro and started Google Chrome in "Windows 8 Mode". It didn't work right, so I decided to first install all pending updates.

Now, after installing all updates, Chrome opens like this:

How can I get it back to start in normal desktop mode, or, alternatively, make it usable in the current mode?

Best Answer

Properties(chrome application properties) > Compatibility > Disable display scaling on high DPI settings Then launch chrome

If it is launched properly, then click on Chrome's hamburger button at the top right edge to open Chrome's menu panel. Next, click on "Relaunch Chrome on the desktop".

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Probably either chrome or some other software is messing with the shortcut.

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Try naming the shortcut differently than the Default name.
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Update Proof method:
Alternatively you can use Batch file to launch chrome in Incognito mode. (This will not be affected by updates or anything like that)
Create a text file, paste following command to it, save it with extension .bat.

    C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" --incognito
    EXIT

Double Click the file to launch chrome. (You can customize the icon to make it look like the chrome shortcut)

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I solved this by going into a Google Chrome shortcut, right click, properties, at the end of target I entered " -no-sandbox" without the quotes, then went to Compatibility and chose to run as Windows 7, then cliked Apply and it worked right away.

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