Windows 10: Moving apps to desktop

Discus and support Moving apps to desktop in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I am trying to move some apps to my desktop to save some clicks. Why was this simple convenience determined irrelevant by the Windows 10 team?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by RonaldStephens, Oct 11, 2018.

  1. RONALDSTEPHENS
    RonaldStephens Win User

    Moving apps to desktop


    I am trying to move some apps to my desktop to save some clicks. Why was this simple convenience determined irrelevant by the Windows 10 team?

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    RonaldStephens, Oct 11, 2018
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  2. ABDUL_MALIK
    Abdul_Malik Win User

    Move Applications Between Virtual Desktops

    Hello,

    Thank you for keeping us updated.

    Try the following steps to move applications between virtual desktops.


    • Right-click on the program you want to move.

    • Select “Move to”, and then select the desktop number to which you want to move the program.
    You can also, drag and drop the app of your choice to the desktop you want to add.

    Hope it helps.

    Do let us know if you have any further query on Windows, we are glad to assist you further.
     
    Abdul_Malik, Oct 11, 2018
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  3. PHILC43
    philc43 Win User
    Desktop


    Thanks for the easier route, I thought that moved the item which is why I did not suggest it, there are always multiple ways to do the same thing!
     
    philc43, Oct 11, 2018
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  4. JOHNFYFFE
    JohnFyffe Win User

    Moving apps to desktop

    Move Favorites icon to desktop win-10

    Your suggestion does not work. It did work on Windows 7.
     
    JohnFyffe, Oct 11, 2018
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