Windows 10: Task View Additional desktops are duplicates

Discus and support Task View Additional desktops are duplicates in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; In task view when I add a desktop it just duplicates my original desktop. If I add or delete from one desktop it does the same thing on the other... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by junkyardtx, Oct 23, 2020.

  1. JUNKYARDTX
    junkyardtx Win User

    Task View Additional desktops are duplicates


    In task view when I add a desktop it just duplicates my original desktop. If I add or delete from one desktop it does the same thing on the other desktop. This defeated the entire purpose of having multiple desktops. Any help is appreciated.

    :)
     
    junkyardtx, Oct 23, 2020
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  2. WHITFIELD ORWIEMHOLT
    Whitfield orWiemholt Win User

    Task View

    It's the Task View, not the Task Bar, that is the problem. I should be getting the popup (right clicking on Task View) showing the options for additional Desktops, not the five options for the Task Bar. A 'chat' with MS Solutions said that I should reinstall
    Windows 10 to MAYBE correct this problem. Any suggestions to correct?? Thanks for your interest...I really appreciate it.
    The Task View is the only feature that I may like on 10!!
     
    Whitfield orWiemholt, Oct 23, 2020
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  3. NACHAPPA C K
    Nachappa C K Win User
    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, Oct 23, 2020
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  4. GEETHU B
    Geethu B Win User

    Task View Additional desktops are duplicates

    Task View Blue Screen

    Hi,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

    To understand the issue better, I would need more information from your end.

    • What happens when you open task view from task bar?
    • Are you able to switch between all of your open apps on multiple desktops?

    Are you trying to disable task view feature in Windows 10? If yes, please try these steps.

    a. Right-click on task bar.

    b. Uncheck show task view button.

    Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.
     
    Geethu B, Oct 23, 2020
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