Questions tagged [virtual-desktop]
A virtual desktop is a way to expand the space of the computer's desktop environment beyond the physical limits of the screen's display area. For question related the virtualized environment between the computer platform and its operating system use the tag [virtual-machine]. For question related simply to the part of a graphical user interface upon which other elements like icons, windows, toolbars or widgets are placed refer to the tag [desktop].
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How to show two displays on one monitor?
Would you know how to show multiple displays on one monitor in split view?
I have a Windows 11 desktop and 2 monitors.
I'd like to use most but not all of my first monitor and the entire second ...
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Open app on a chosen virtual desktop
I have a cmd script that will launch multiple instance a the same program over a long time.
I takes quite a long time, so I would like to be able to do something else during this time, without having ...
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Prevent full screen application from taking over system shortcuts
I'm currently facing the problem that a fullscreen app (Windows inside AWS Workspaces in my case) is taking over system shortcuts (ALT+TAB) from the host operating system (Windows). Is there a way to ...
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Windows 10: Having Window on multiple, BUT NOT ALL desktops
The use case is that I like having more than 2 desktops. One for everything, one for work, one for a hobby - I want to have an application show on my hobby and 'everything' desktop, but NOT on my work ...
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Virtual display and output on amdgpu drivers
My goal is to use a laptop as a screen for my main laptop through VNC. For that I need to create a virtual output (as the main laptop has only one HDMI that is connected to another display). I've read ...
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Windows opens links in new browser window, instead of switching to existing browser window in other virtual desktop
I use Windows 10 virtual desktops to separate my activities. I have Chrome open on desktop 1 and MS Teams open on desktop 2.
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Dedicated Router for VR gaming setup
I bought a RT-AX55 router to use as an offline, dedicated router for VR gaming on the Oculus Quest 2. I play Skyrim VR, so it does not need to be connected to the internet. Currently I have it in ...
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Is it possible to create keybinds for Windows 11 desktops
I am moving now from Kubuntu\Plasma to Windows 11 and the way windows does Virtual Desktops is buggering me.
I normally use 6 Virtual Desktops, arranged in 2 rows x 3 columns. For easy of easy, I like ...
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Windows Application locked to single virtual desktop
I have a desktop application that has multiple windows, however separating them into another virtual desktop brings the entire application with it. For example, there is a main menu window with ...
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New Virtual Desktop on Maximize Like on MacOS
Is there a way to automatically move maximized windows to a new virtual desktop in Windows, similar to the behavior in macOS? This feature has been requested on the Microsoft PowerToys GitHub page (...
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How to make links open on main Chromium window when opened on a different virtual desktop in Windows 10?
If the browser is open on desktop 1 and a different application on desktop 2 opens a link, it creates a fresh new window on desktop 2 instead of the one already open in desktop 1.
I want to make it so ...
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Disable specific WIN shortcuts without additional software (Windows 10)
I would like to know hot to disable specific ⊞ Win + shortcuts (Windows 10) without any third party software (with only included Windows 10 tools).
Particularly ⊞ Win+Ctrl+D one (create new virtual ...
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independent and separate Virtual Desktops on each Monitor - Win 10 & 11
I know it is not a new problem, but I'm switching from MAC to Win and this issue drastically affected my productivity.
the problem was discussed in multiple forums without any clear answer, but I'm ...
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Is there a way to have a program always have " show this window on all desktops" on?
I make use of virtual desktops quite often and they're very useful for separating different tasks to different spaces, but one thing I find annoying is that there are certain apps that I need to ...
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Custom taskbar per virtual desktop on Windows
I'm trying to separate applications for work from applications for free time on Windows 11.
My initial approach was to organize the windows for these apps in separate virtual desktops. However, ...
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Is there a way to restore chrome tabs (and windows) to different desktops using the same chrome instance?
I'm looking for a way to restore chrome windows from the same chrome instance (e.g. using the same user-data-dir) to different windows desktops.
Using chrome with one profile and one user-data-dir i ...
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Remote Desktop - move windows between physical displays and virtual desktops
My workstation in the office has four displays connected to it. I don't use virtual desktops when I'm in the office. When I'm connecting to the workstation using Remote Desktop from my laptop, I have ...
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Can't move Command Prompt to another virtual desktop?
I can successfully move any window across virtual desktops, by using WIN+ALT+RIGHTARROW.
However, this doesn't work for Command Prompt. Why not?
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Is there a way to have a virtual dekstop for RealVNC so that the remote user can use the device at the same time as someone in person?
I'm looking to allow the person using a windows desktop in person to be uninterrupted when a remote user connects over RealVNC at the same time. I believe this functionality already exists natively in ...
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How do I assign "Switch to Virtual Desktop 1 (2/3/4)" to F1 (F2/F3/F4) in Windows 11?
My fastest way of working is not to have 4 monitors (swiveling or rotating the head takes at least half a second) but to have fixed Virtual Desktops for specific tasks. So I know "Webbrowser: 3rd ...
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Windows Multiple Desktop - different users active at same time
I couldn't see any specific answer so asking the community directly.
Using the "Windows Multiple Desktop Feature" (see picture linked below in case of ambiguity) can I have one Windows User (...
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How to set the focus on the open app after switching virtual desktop
How can I set the focus to the app of the current virtual desktop on Windows11 ?
For example:
I have 2 virtual Desktops, 1 desktop where I have my Code-Editor open as well as the browser showing my ...
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Need assistance with virtual-desktop annoyances
I have some virtual-desktop-related questions.
What's the keyboard shortcut to switch between Desktop 1, 2, and 3 when in Win+Tab mode?
Neither the tab nor the arrow keys work.
Why does Win+Tab show ...
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Split monitor into multiple virtual monitors
I bought a new monitor (Samsung C49RG9x) as a replacement for my two old monitors. It's not surprising that a lot of people can't handle the insane resolution of 5120x1440, making collaboration/...
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Disable unique backgrounds on virtual desktops in Windows 11?
I use virtual desktops and the Bing Wallpaper app to get a fresh wallpaper every day. It worked great on Windows 10, but with Windows 11 each desktop can have its own unique wallpaper. Now when Bing ...
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Why does Chrome always open on the last virtual desktop I had it open on?
I've been having incredibly annoying behavior with Chrome on KDE for a while now. (A couple years, maybe?)
Generally, if I launch an app, it opens up on the virtual desktop I'm on. But for some ...
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X-Windows: sending a mouse click to a window in a different desktop without switching to that desktop?
I am using XFCE4 under Xubuntu 20.04.2. I already know how to use wmctrl and xdotool to identify a window in a different desktop, switch to that desktop, send a mouse click to that window, and then ...
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How to move an application from another desktop to the current one when using Windows' virtual desktop?
I am using Windows' virtual desktop.
Let's say I have two virtual desktops A and B. First, I open an application via a shortcut icon at the right of the startup bar on desktop A, and then switch to ...
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Hubstaff screenshots -- what about virtual desktops?
Does anyone know if Hubstaff screenshots will monitor active virtual desktops, not just the desktop that the widget is on? I am required by work to have screenshots enabled, but work remotely and don'...
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How can I open an app on a specific desktop in Windows 11?
I have set up 4 desktops on Windows 11.
My daily workflow is very consistent, so I'd like to specify the desktop to use for certain apps.
For example:
Always put Skype and Slack on Desktop 2
I ...
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How to prevent windows from changing external display virtual desktop when I change primary display virtual desktop?
I have a 2 screen setup and I use virtual desktop on windows 10.
When I change from virtual desktop 1 to virtual desktop 2 in Display1, it also changes on display2.
It there a way to prevent this ...
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WinKey+Tab bringing up search popup rather than Virtual desktops
I am running Windows 10 21H1 and when I use the keyboard shortcut ⊞ Win + tab, instead of getting the virtual desktops overlay I get a popup window looking for a search input:
What is this? How can ...
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Disabling flashing on taskbar (windows10)
Is there a way to prevent minimized windows from flashing on the Taskbar? It is marginally useful when it works fine but ordinary windows with absolutely nothing new to show flash all the time (at ...
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Dexpot's menu appears on Windows login
I have used Dexpot in the past on Windows 10 with no troubles. It also works on my Windows 11 PC at work. I recently installed it on my home Windows 10 PC and now I'm seeing some odd behavior.
Soon ...
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How to show a window on all virtual desktops
If using Windows 10's built-in virtual desktop: Is it possible to show a window on all desktops and not only on a single one?
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Linux Mint Cinnamon - Virtual Desktop (workspace) settings
I've a kind freshly installed Linux Mint (20.1 Ulyssa), and originally I had 4 workspaces, and I wanted to change, but it seems to be not so obvious from the GUI.
I installed some panel application ...
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Is there a way to set/cap a "maximum" "Task" Virtual Desktop in Windows 10
Currently, if you have 2 Vitual Desktop, Ctrl + Win + Arrow Left will create you a new one if you are already on the last one, instead of "Cylcing" to the first Desktop.
Is there a way to ...
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AutoHotKey script switching between virtual desktop using ^!LButton and ^!RButton highlights one app from the start menu
I've created an AutoHotKey script which allows me to switch between virtual desktops more comfortably but there is a weird issue that makes a random (but most often the most recent) app ask for ...
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Is there a shortcut for the "Home" button in Citrix Virtual Desktop?
Is there a shortcut for the "Home" button in Citrix Virtual Desktop (CDViewer)?
Or is there a way to configure it?
I am not searching for the shortcut to swap between full-screen and window-...
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Number or name of Virtual Desktop that I'm currently using
I'm using Virtual Desktops in Windows 10 a lot. Surprisingly it works nicely even with large number of them open.
The only thing problem is that I can find no way to see which Virtual Desktop I'm in. ...
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Windows Centralize all User Accounts and Data
I am looking for a centralized way to manage user accounts and data.
Each of our employee should have the ability to log into any work station within the company using his account and also will see ...
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Clone one/several windows inside another window for streaming (GNOME)
The need : I am live coding using OBS. I often need to show different windows on the live stream. I also have sensible windows that I absolutely don't want to appear there by mistake, even for a ...
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Split wide monitor into multiple displays?
There are many similar questions but most of the answers mention a tool that splits a single desktop into different areas and make it easy to move windows from one area to another, maximize in an area ...
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Using keyboard shortcuts on multiple machines using VM & RDP
We're a bit late to the working-from-home party, but making an effort.
I got the following situation:
RDP
Hyper-V
SSL VPN
RDP
RDP
Ordinarily I connect from my workstation (bottom left) to the server ...
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Application cannot be started virtual desktop error
Having a bit of trouble. Recently our company switched to virtual desktops, and I'm currently testing them out.
An application we developed doesn't seem to be installing on these desktops however (see ...
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Separate Workplaces in Windows 10
I'm looking for a way to seperate my work and home desktops on windows without a minute long switch each time I move back and forth. That is, seperate desktop folders, seperate open windows and ...
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How can I mark additional virtual desktops to differentiate them easily?
It is really awesome that I can use multiple virtual desktops with Windows. However, I often confuse the different desktops with each other and open programs multiple times on both desktops and so on. ...
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Windows Individual Virtual Desktop
I am using Windows 10 with the double monitor and I am using multiple virtual desktops.
In the Mac/Macbook you can move each virtual desktop separately by each monitor but with Windows when you use ...
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I'm trying to get two different virtual desktops on two different monitors
I'm trying to get two different virtual desktops on two different monitors, when I right click one of them, it doesn't show up with the options of "Show windows from this app on all desktops"...
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Possible to have different taskbars on different windows 10 desktops?
When creating different desktops in Windows 10 (Win+Tab) it seems you can only have one taskbar across all desktops.
Ideally, I want to have a personal desktop and a work one which have different ...
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