Which of the following Microsoft operating systems defaults to a tiled menu instead of the desktop?

The correct answer is D. Windows 10. Note: The listed correct answer is D (Windows 10), but this appears to be an error. Windows 10 boots directly to the traditional desktop with a Start menu that includes live tiles - it does not replace the desktop with a tiled interface. Windows 8 (B) is the OS that famously…

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Options

AWindows 7
BWindows 8
CWindows 8.1
DWindows 10

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B
6% (2)
C
3% (1)
D
91% (32)

Explanation

Note: The listed correct answer is D (Windows 10), but this appears to be an error. Windows 10 boots directly to the traditional desktop with a Start menu that includes live tiles - it does not replace the desktop with a tiled interface. Windows 8 (B) is the OS that famously replaced the Start menu and desktop boot experience with the full-screen tiled Start Screen, effectively defaulting to a tiled menu instead of the desktop. Windows 8.1 retained this behavior but added an option to boot to desktop. If you encounter this question on an exam, B (Windows 8) is the historically and technically correct answer. The provided answer of D appears to be incorrect.

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