Windows 10: Virtual Desktop Option with Separate Shortcuts

I tried out the Task View that is built into Windows 10 to see if it would help me with separating my desktop view for the different tasks that I use my desktop for. Unfortunately it appears that it keeps the same Desktop but just organizes running applications.

Outside of going to a full VM like VirtualBox, what alternatives are there for me?

To clarify, I use my desktop for different functions such as Game Development, Gaming, & Software Development. Each of these has a collection of Applications, Tools, Folders, and Files that are unique to their function. Right now I have folders on my Desktop to separate them. I would prefer to have the actual desktop view only contain things that are for the particular task and not everything cluttered onto a single desktop with the same background.

I appreciate any help!!!!

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Separate shortcuts and files for each virtual desktop?

Hi Ethan,

this has been suggested to Microsoft but the feature has not yet been added.

you can add your voice (or vote) to the feedback using the feedback app.

Feedback Hub - Windows Insider

in the meantime you could put the shortcuts into folders so that they are tucked away, then open the relevant folder on the different virtual desktops

 

Separate shortcuts and files for each virtual desktop?

I have 3 different virtual desktops set up. I want one to have all of my shortcuts to steam games, another to have all of my productivity tools, and then another to have all my personal/leisure use
links. Is there a way to have shortcuts (and maybe even files) specific to each virtual desktop?

 

virtual desktops programs shortcuts

I just updated to Win 10

and wondering about virtual desktop

1 - virtual desktop

these will be saved when shutting down ?

2 - program shortcuts and file shortcuts

on my main desktop I have a lot of shortcut for programs and files

is there a way to move shortcuts and how for program or files to another virtual desktop?

thanks for any feedback