Windows 10: Virtual Desktop / Dual Monitor Issue

Discus and support Virtual Desktop / Dual Monitor Issue in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; I just setup a 2nd monitor to work from home. Using Windows 10, I am able to move things around from monitor to monitor without issue. However, when... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by RNL94, Apr 6, 2020.

  1. RNL94 Win User

    Virtual Desktop / Dual Monitor Issue


    I just setup a 2nd monitor to work from home. Using Windows 10, I am able to move things around from monitor to monitor without issue. However, when I login to the virtual desktop for work, I am unable to drag anything from work to the 2nd monitor.....the cursor moves, but the windows do not "travel" with it.


    If I minimize my virtual desktop, I am able to move my personal items around as usual.


    Any suggestions or help would be appreciated.

    :)
     
    RNL94, Apr 6, 2020
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  2. Ma. Lau Win User

    Multitasking/Virtual Desktops on Dual Monitors

    Hi,

    Great question.

    Virtual desktop can only work on your one monitor, the another monitor is just extension of your first monitor. Another option is to use

    Hyper-V
    on other monitor.

    Regarding on your idea you can raise it through the Windows Feedback App. You can post your suggestions or ideas that can help us improve the service that we provide.

    How to find Windows Feedback app:

    • Press Windows key+ Q, and type Feedback.
    • Select Windows Feedback and sign in using your Microsoft Account.

    Hope it helps.

    Regards.
     
    Ma. Lau, Apr 6, 2020
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  3. JClint Win User
    Up to date info on dual monitor setup with multiple virtual desktops?

    I've searched forums for an answer to this question, and I can't find answers more recent than 2017. I want to use a dual monitor setup and virtual desktops on my Surface Pro. I want to have several different virtual desktops open on each monitor that
    only shift between virtual desktops when I shift them from that specific monitor, the way virtual desktops work with multiple displays on Mac.

    Here's an example to illustrate. I want photoshop open in one virtual desktop on monitor 1 (M1 VD1) and Lightroom open on the same monitor in a separate virtual desktop (M1 VD2). On the other monitor I want a virtual desktop for Netflix (M2 VD1) and a virtual
    desktop for chrome (M2 VD2). Now, I want to be able to swipe the touchpad with the cursor on M1 to switch between M1 VD1 and M1 VD2 WITHOUT switching between virtual desktops on M2. Like Mac. I want multiple virtual desktops on both monitors, so the "Show
    this window on all desktops" option doesn't really work.

    Is this possible without downloading 3rd party software? Thank you!
     
    JClint, Apr 6, 2020
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  4. norcal618 Win User

    Virtual Desktop / Dual Monitor Issue

    Multitasking/Virtual Desktops on Dual Monitors

    I just added a second monitor to my Windows 10 desktop. I am a heavy user of the multitasking / virtual desktops feature that was new to the original release of Windows 10. I would like to know it is possible to have each of my two monitors have their
    own independent virtual desktops. I have searched through the settings and I don't see anything like this. Is this scenario possible?
     
    norcal618, Apr 6, 2020
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