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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.

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  • Did that once, it's called Kiosk mode
    – dogsgod
    Commented Nov 16, 2015 at 14:44
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    You 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
    Commented Nov 16, 2015 at 14:44

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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.

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    – Ramhound
    Commented Nov 16, 2015 at 19:04
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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.

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