Microsoft blocks Windows 8 Start button, boot-to-desktop hacks

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Microsoft has blocked a popular work-around that let users boot directly to the Windows 8 desktop, a co-author of an upcoming book on the operating system confirmed today.

“Microsoft made some changes to Windows that prevent the .scf hack from working correctly,” said Rafael Rivera in an email reply to questions. Rivera blogs at WithinWindows.com and along with Paul Thurrott, is the co-author of Windows 8 Secrets, a book slated for release next month.

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