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darien_day

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• Apr 4, 2023

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So in Windows 10 when I press Win + Tab, it would open a blank, new virtual desktop. In Windows 11 when I do the same, the virtual desktop that opens has the same applications and windows as the main desktop that's already open.

Anyone know how to get it to open a new, blank, virtual desktop like it did in Windows 10?

 

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darien_day said:

Anyone know how to get it to open a new, blank, virtual desktop like it did in Windows 10?

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Settings/System/Multitasking/Desktops/Show Open Windows.../Only on the Desktop I'm using...

 

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Try:
"Win + Ctrl + D"

 

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• Apr 4, 2023

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Edwin said:

Settings/System/Multitasking/Desktops/Show Open Windows.../Only on the Desktop I'm using...

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das10 said:

Try:
"Win + Ctrl + D"

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I've attached a screenshot of my settings and what it looks like when I have multiple desktops open (they all have the same apps. and windows in them).

Hitting Win+Ctrl+D only opens a new virtual desktop without automatically switching to it.

 

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• Jul 12, 2023

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Still having this issue with a fresh install of Windows 11 22H2.

 

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