While I do use Windows 8 I find that I often work in Desktop Mode. One thing I found is that I always want Internet Explorer to open in desktop mode. If you are like me. Here is how

• While at the Windows 8 Start menu Search for Internet Options
• Select Settings on the right hand side

• When the internet option window appears
  
• Navigate to the program tab

• Change the Choose how to open links settings. I set mine to always open on the desktop.