Correct. That "workaround:" has been posted already on 6/26 and 6/27 by myself after reading @BigRedConsulting post about it. Hold the [Alt] key before loading the company file. After that, so you don't have to hold the key down every time... disable the home page from loading. 

>Another way to keep the Home window from appearing is to change a preference. Each user should do this as the setting is per user. To change it go to Edit | Preferences | Desktop View | My Preferences. Then un-check the "Show home page when opening a company file" option.<

After the company file loads, you can then  open the home page. I have been doing this with no issues. Maybe people will see your message with mine again so we don't continue to have the same repeated answers from the QB team who suggest 10 different things and repeat 101 times on how to "contact support" for more help in this issue, of which they can't help with. Sure.... one can only dream... :-/