Windows 10: Different shortcut icons on different desktops

Discus and support Different shortcut icons on different desktops in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Is it possible to place different sets of icons on different desktop ? For example, having desktop 1 empty, desktop 2 full of files, desktop 3 with... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by LewisRachman, Aug 5, 2015.

  1. Different shortcut icons on different desktops


    Is it possible to place different sets of icons on different desktop ?
    For example, having desktop 1 empty, desktop 2 full of files, desktop 3 with shortcuts to programmes/games, etc.
    Also is there a way to have a different wallpaper on each desktop, to tell them apart faster ?

    My guess is all of that is not possible, given that additional desktops are not supposed to be "permanent", but rather added/deleted quickly. But maybe with a bit of tweaking ?

    :)
     
    LewisRachman, Aug 5, 2015
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  2. Martmcd Win User

    different backrounds on different desktops on the same computer

    this was something asked for in early insider builds (over a year ago) you could upvote that request here feedback-hub:?contextid=216&feedbackid=ea92e239-8fdf-4fc4-897a-b2cf16ef88b6&form=1&src=2

    or use the feedback app to post another request.

    sorry don't know of any third party app that will do it.

    [edit] for some reason it strips the link when I submit it, paste the following line into edge then click upvote

    feedback-hub:?contextid=216&feedbackid=ea92e239-8fdf-4fc4-897a-b2cf16ef88b6&form=1&src=2
     
    Martmcd, Aug 5, 2015
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  3. bpug621 Win User
    different backrounds on different desktops on the same computer

    Ok, so I have been doing research and can't find anything about have different wallpapers on different desktops, but on the same computer. Some of my friends that have macs have this function, but I can't find anything about how to do it on windows 10.
    If there is no way to do it without an third party application, could someone recommend one? I really want to do this, and know some other people with the same problem. Thank you everyone who replies to this question in a non hate manner.
     
    bpug621, Aug 5, 2015
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  4. Pricey2k Win User

    Different shortcut icons on different desktops

    Did you ever get an answer for this?
     
    Pricey2k, Nov 29, 2015
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  5. mykou Win User
    yes it is possible but with dexpot as virtual desktop manager - custom wallpaper per desktop - auto launch app when starting windows - custom icons on desktops ... )

    I tested it under win 10240 - 10586 without major issue .

    dexpot 1.6
     
    mykou, Apr 5, 2018
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