How to Show the Administrative Tools on the Modern UI Screen in Windows 8

If you use the Windows Administrative tools often, it’s helpful to have quicker access to them. We’ve shown you how to add them to the Start menu in Windows 7. Here’s how to add them to the Modern UI screen in Windows 8.

If you’re on the Desktop, move the mouse to the extreme, lower, left corner of the screen and click the Start screen button that pops up. You can also press the Windows key to quickly access the Modern UI screen.

Move the mouse to the lower, right corner of the Modern UI screen until the Charms bar displays. Click Settings.