Windows 10: Prevent extended desktop from switching while I switch main desktop

Discus and support Prevent extended desktop from switching while I switch main desktop in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Is there a way to prevent my extended desktop from switching when I use switch a different desktop using gestures or otherwise. What I want is for my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Namit Mohale, May 18, 2021.

  1. Prevent extended desktop from switching while I switch main desktop


    Is there a way to prevent my extended desktop from switching when I use switch a different desktop using gestures or otherwise. What I want is for my extended desktop to keep the application on the screen while I switch between desktops on the main screen, you can say kind of like mac. If it, this takes a lot of multitasking away and I end up keeping all my open applications on one single desktop. Thanks for the help. I am using Windows 10 on a Surface Book 2.

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    Namit Mohale, May 18, 2021
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  2. jujutt Win User

    switch desktop with multiple display

    hi

    when I use four finger gesture to switch desktop, the desktop on my extended display also gets switched, how can I prevent it do that, in other words, can my extended display be on a different desktop than the my laptop display?
     
    jujutt, May 18, 2021
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  3. Windows 10 switching desktops (bug)

    • Press 'Windows' key. It opens the 'Start' menu.
    • Switch to any other desktop than current desktop using 'Ctrl' + 'Windows' + '->' (or '<-')
    • Press escape ( to get rid of 'start' menu)
    When I am taken back to the old desktop ( from where I switched to the new desktop).

    Is this a bug ? Sometimes while switching desktops, I accidentally press the windows key which reproduces this issue and it is irritating.
     
    Preet Sai Mutneja, May 18, 2021
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  4. Rhina Vib Win User

    Prevent extended desktop from switching while I switch main desktop

    Windows 10 switching desktops (bug)

    If you check the link provided, it will show steps on how to switch between desktops. The link you gave also shows detailed information regarding switching desktops.

    Let us know if you have other questions.
     
    Rhina Vib, May 18, 2021
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