Windows 10: Can't find virtual desktops or timeline in Task View

Discus and support Can't find virtual desktops or timeline in Task View in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Hi. I can't seem to be able to find the virtual desktops OR timeline on my Windows 10 PC, and I can't find any settings about them either. SOFTWARE... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by JeremyNWest, Jan 21, 2021.

  1. Can't find virtual desktops or timeline in Task View


    Hi. I can't seem to be able to find the virtual desktops OR timeline on my Windows 10 PC, and I can't find any settings about them either.



    SOFTWARE INFO

    Edition Windows 10 Education

    Version 20H2

    Installed on ‎8/‎31/‎2020

    OS build 19042.746

    Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.551.0

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    JeremyNWest, Jan 21, 2021
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  2. Adam Push Win User

    Can't enter Task View from virtual "Desktop 1" on Windows 10

    I have been enjoying Task View and multiple virtual desktops for some time now, but suddenly Task View has stopped working properly on my Desktop 1 virtual desktop. Neither the Taskbar button nor the keyboard shortcut (Win + Tab) work for activating Task
    View. However, I can Win + Arrow Key to switch to other virtual desktops. From any of the other virtual desktops, everything works normally. Furthermore, once I enter Task View from another virtual desktop, I can Win + Arrow Key to switch back to Desktop 1
    while remaining in Task View, which then shows open application windows from Desktop 1. However, once I exit Task View, the problem resumes and I can't re-enter Task View without again first switching to another virtual desktop. After I enter Task View from
    another virtual desktop, I can "delete" virtual Desktop 1 by clicking the "x," but then the next desktop in the list (i.e. 2) becomes the new "Desktop 1" and acquires the same problem as before where I can't enter Task View from Desktop 1.

    Any help would be greatly appreciated!

    edit: Alt + Tab works normally on all virtual desktops.
     
    Adam Push, Jan 21, 2021
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  3. Windows 10 task view assign applications

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    As per the description, I understand that you are facing difficulty in assigning the applications to a specific virtual desktop. Let me help you in clearing your doubts.

    The virtual desktops feature in Windows 10 is called “Task View” and is located on the Taskbar.

    I suggest you to follow the steps and check if it helps.

    Step 1: Click Task view. When you open the Task View interface for the first time, or you only have one desktop, the “Add a desktop” button is available.

    Step 2: Click it to add virtual desktop.

    Step 3: Open the apps that you want to use on that desktop.

    Step 4: Click Task view again to switch between desktops.

    Hope the information helps. Please keep us posted on Windows related query and we will be happy to assist you further.
     
    Nachappa C K, Jan 21, 2021
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  4. Can't find virtual desktops or timeline in Task View

    How to open app on another virtual desktop?

    Hi Radim,



    I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.



    This issue might occur if virtual desktop or task view option is not enabled.



    I suggest you to follow the steps below to enable virtual desktop on the computer.

    The virtual desktops feature in Windows 10 is known as “Task View” and is located on the Taskbar. Clicking the “Task View” button brings up the Task View interface, where you can see your open windows on virtual desktops which you have added.

    To enable task view option on the taskbar.



    1. Right click on Taskbar.

    2. Click on Show task view button.

    3. Then it will be available on the task bar next to the Search bar.

    Please get back to us with an update on issue with using virtual desktop, we will be happy to help.



    Thank you.
     
    Nyima Yonten, Jan 21, 2021
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