Windows 10: Multiple virtual desktops app switch disable, when app in another window already open

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  1. Multiple virtual desktops app switch disable, when app in another window already open


    Hi, I recently started to use the multiple desktop funcktion on windows 10.

    My problem: when i have an program open on virtual desktop 1 for example a pdf reader, and im on another virtual desktop 2, and open a pdf it jumps back to the virtual desktop 1 and shows the said pdf there, even though the pdf reader (or really any other program) supports multiple desktops. The same happens with onenote , word etc.. very annoying

    Is there a way to make it not jump desktops and open a new window for ther program on the virtual desktop that i am on, so always stay on one desktop, and only i can manually switch virtual desktops?

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    /u/Fotsyrk7, Oct 26, 2020
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  2. Cindy_602 Win User

    Opening Apps on a multiple virtual desktops

    When I open an App, i.e. Excel, on one Virtual Desktop and then try and open an excel document from file explorer on a second virtual desktop the document opens up and switches views to the original virtual desktop making using virtual desktops frustrating
    and time consuming. Is there anyway to get Apps to ensure that apps open on the current desktop even when the App is already open on another desktop?
     
    Cindy_602, Oct 26, 2020
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  3. Mala_S Win User
    virtual desktop as multiple monitor

    Hello Dan,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    Virtual desktops lets you create multiple, separate desktops that each can display different open windows and apps. Multiple desktops are great for quickly switching desktops. The idea of having multiple virtual desktops is being able to order programs
    according to a set of tasks.

    PC can’t have different virtual desktop on each monitor. However, we can
    configure the taskbar for multiple displays to send windows from one monitor to another. We can customize Windows to have a taskbar shown on only one display, and a different taskbar on the other display. To do that, follow the below mentioned
    steps.

    • Right click on the taskbar and select
      Taskbar Settings
      .
    • Scroll down to Multiple displays section and choose
      Taskbar where window is open under Show taskbar buttons on option.

    By choosing that particular option in Settings, you can set its independent taskbar in addition to your primary display. Only the open windows are shown on the taskbar in that particular display.

    As a workaround, we can create a new profile to switch your main display to another. By doing that, you can switch between profiles which will be having different displays in it.
    To do that, follow the below mentioned steps.

    • Right click anywhere on the desktop and select Graphics properties > Select
      Display > make changes to change your main displays > click on
      Save profile
      > assign a name to it.
    • You can create multiple profiles to make different monitors as main displays each time.
    • To apply the profile, right click anywhere on the
      desktop and select Graphics Options > Profiles > in there you can select the new account which you have created to switch the display.

    Hope it helps.

    Mala S

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Mala_S, Oct 26, 2020
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  4. Multiple virtual desktops app switch disable, when app in another window already open

    i cant open multiple apps on windows 10

    Hi Jacklyn,



    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10. 



    I understand the inconvenience that you are facing on Windows 10, we will certainly help you with this issue. 



    In order to assist you better, I would like to know the following queries:


    • What happens when you try to open multiple apps?

    • What exact error message are you get when you try to open multiple apps?

    • Are you referring to Windows app or Desktop app?


    I would suggest you to try the steps below and check if it helps:


    • Open multiple apps that you want.

    • Right click on the task bar.

    • From the jump menu select Show all windows side by side.
    I also suggest you to run app troubleshooter and check if it helps.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/run-the-troubleshooter-for-windows-apps



    Please get back to us with the above information, so that we can assist you better.



    Thank you.
     
    JuzarAli1709, Oct 26, 2020
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