Virtualization Close and Remove Multiple Desktops in Windows 11

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This tutorial will show you how to close multiple virtual desktops to remove them for your account in Windows 11.

You can add multiple desktops to group apps for productivity, entertainment, or whatever you choose. Multiple desktops are also great for keeping unrelated, ongoing projects organized, or for quickly switching desktops before a meeting.

When you are finished with a virtual desktop, you can close it to remove it.

When you close a desktop, all open windows on that desktop automatically get moved to the desktop on its adjacent left side.


Contents

  • Option One: Close and Remove Multiple Desktops using Keyboard Shortcut
  • Option Two: Close and Remove Multiple Desktops using Close Button
  • Option Three: Close and Remove Multiple Desktops using Context Menu




Option One

Close and Remove Multiple Desktops using Keyboard Shortcut


1 Press the Windows :win: + Tab keys to open Task View.

2 Select the desktop you want to close and remove. (see screenshot below)

You can use the Tab and Left Arrow or Right Arrow keys to select a desktop in Task View.


3 Press the Delete key.

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Option Two

Close and Remove Multiple Desktops using Close Button


1 Perform one of the following actions: (see screenshots below)
2 Click/tap on the red Close button on the title bar of the desktop you want to close and remove.

Virtual_desktops_close_button-1.png
Virtual_desktops_close_button-2.png





Option Three

Close and Remove Multiple Desktops using Context Menu


1 Perform one of the following actions: (see screenshots below)
2 Right click on a desktop you want to close and remove.

3 Click/tap on Close.

Virtual_desktops_close_menu-2.png
Virtual_desktops_close_menu-1.png



That's it,
Shawn Brink


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Hi Shawn,

Is there a way to completely remove multi-desktops from Windows? I don't mean just the extra desktops as you demonstrated, but to completely remove the feature from Windows.

Thank you in advance.

Kind regards,

tecknot
 

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tecknot said:
Hi Shawn,

Is there a way to completely remove multi-desktops from Windows? I don't mean just the extra desktops as you demonstrated, but to completely remove the feature from Windows.

Thank you in advance.

Kind regards,

tecknot
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Hello tecknot, :alien:

I suppose you could disable Task View using option 3 or 5 below to effectively do so.

www.elevenforum.com

Add or Remove Task View Button on Taskbar in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Task View button on the taskbar for your account, specific users, or all users in Windows 11. Task View (Win+Tab) is a virtual desktop manager that allows you to quickly switch between all of your open apps on multiple desktops. This makes...
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Brink said:
Hello tecknot, :alien:

I suppose you could disable Task View using option 3 or 5 below to effectively do so.

www.elevenforum.com

Add or Remove Task View Button on Taskbar in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Task View button on the taskbar for your account, specific users, or all users in Windows 11. Task View (Win+Tab) is a virtual desktop manager that allows you to quickly switch between all of your open apps on multiple desktops. This makes...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com
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Right on! Thanks again, Shawn. I didn't know what that feature was called. Nonetheless, you are the man!

Kind regards,

tecknot
 

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Windows 11 Pro 25H2 build 26200.9457
Computer type
Laptop
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Lenovo ThinkPad Workstation P72
CPU
Intel i7 8750H @ 2.2 GHz
Motherboard
Lenovo 01YU291
Memory
16 GB (all Samsung) DDR4-3200 SODIMM (non-ECC) PCIe 3
Graphics Card(s)
Intel UHD Graphics 630 & NVIDIA Quadro P600
Sound Card
Realtek ALC3286 & Focusrite Saffire 24 Pro DSP
Monitor(s) Displays
17.3"
Screen Resolution
3840x2160
Hard Drives
1TB SSD Samsung 860 EVO SATA 3
1TB SSD Samsung 970 EVO M.2 NVMe PCIe 3 x 4
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230W
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fan
Keyboard
UltraNav
Mouse
Kensington wireless Orbit
Internet Speed
640Mbps
Browser
DuckDuckGo and Firefox
Antivirus
Defender
Other Info
CM246 Chipset
tecknot said:
Right on! Thanks again, Shawn. I didn't know what that feature was called. Nonetheless, you are the man!

Kind regards,

tecknot
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You're most welcome. :shawn:
 

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    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
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    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus NAS
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    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
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    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
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    Amazon Basics Wired Full Keyboard MD005
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    Logitech MX Master 4
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    2 Gbps Download and 100 Mbps Upload
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    Chrome and Edge
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    Microsoft Defender
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I had a friend with 2x2 partial desktops. Apps would run but the bottom and right wouldn't show. We were going to try to reinstall the monitor driver but we couldn't bring up the device manager.

After an hour of research and trying different things, the solution was ... TURN THE MONITOR OFF AND ON AGAIN.

Fun times. :-P enjoy. I hope this helps someone.
 

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How does one disable this feature and not just close the extra desktops? I already have task view turned off and have multiple desktops popping up sometimes. Can we just disable this thing?
 

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