Windows 10: Virtual desktops isolation

Discus and support Virtual desktops isolation in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hello, everyone! I'm using Windows 10 Virtual Desktops and I love the fact that I can quickly switch between desktops with a shortcut and that I can... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/prepeleac19, Feb 25, 2020.

  1. Virtual desktops isolation


    Hello, everyone!

    I'm using Windows 10 Virtual Desktops and I love the fact that I can quickly switch between desktops with a shortcut and that I can move windows from one desktop to another.

    BUT...

    For example if I am on desktop 2 and an application from desktop 1 is taking focus, it will automatically switch on desktop 1.

    Another example is when I am on desktop 2 and an application on desktop 1 opens other window... this window will show on desktop 2, where I am currently.

    My question is: there is any method to make virtual desktops to avoid automatically desktop switching and showing windows from applications from another desktop?

    Sysinternals desktops is doing what I want, but on Windows 10 has a bug where when I'm not on the 1st desktop and I lock my computer, it will show the desktop as the lock screen...

    I'm using Windows 10 Enterprise version 1809.

    Thank you!

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    /u/prepeleac19, Feb 25, 2020
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  2. sirBait Win User

    Virtual desktops

    In the article you linked it says talks about 4 goals Microsoft has with virtual desktops:

    • Give you more desktop space to group related windows
    • Help you quickly locate and switch to any window or group of windows
    • Let you easily re-organize your groups and move windows as tasks evolve
    • Keep you in control of the degree of separation between your grouped windows
    Not being able to control what desktop the program opens on really doesn't fit in with these goals.

    Give me one good reason for why it is suppose force me to change virtual desktop when I open a program, just one good reason and I will consider to drop the issue. To me this sounds like virtual desktops isn't ready yet and you refuse to acknowledge that
    there are bugs, because this makes it very hard to work with multiply virtual desktops.
     
    sirBait, Feb 25, 2020
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  3. Virtual Desktops Windows 10?

    Hi Lucas,

    Modifying the settings of a virtual desktop requires complex steps. Because of this, we might need to refer you to our Microsoft TechNet forums for further assistance. For us to direct you to the correct forum category, we would need the answers to the following:

    • Are you using a Windows Server?
    • Is your device connected to a domain network?
    • What virtual desktop are you using?

    If you are using Hyper-V, you can use this article published
    by Andre Da Costa as your reference on how to use Windows 10's built in Hyper-V for creating Virtual Machines.

    We are looking forward to your response.
     
    Darleen Pen, Feb 25, 2020
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  4. Virtual desktops isolation

    How to uncouple two virtual desktops

    Hello,

    Thank you for visiting Microsoft Community.

    As per the issue description you are facing issue with virtual desktops then I would suggest you to refer the article mentioned below and see if it helps you to fix the issue.

    Virtual Desktops in Windows 10 – The Power of Windows…Multiplied

    If issue persists try to create new user profile as an administrator and see if issue persists in new user profile. For creating new user profile you may refer to the steps provided in the article mentioned below.


    • Press Windows key + R

    • Type control userpasswords2 and click OK

    • Click on add under users tab

    • Click the option, "Sign-in without a Microsoft account

    • Click on Local account

    • Choose a name for the account

    • Add password if you want to

    • Apply and click OK.
    For more clarification you may refer to the article mentioned below.



    Create a local user account in Windows 10

    To know more about Windows 10 I would suggest you to refer the article
    Get Started with Windows 10. Hope this link will provide you more information
    about Windows 10.

    Hope this would help. If issue still persists post back with current status of your computer and result of the proposed suggestion, we will be happy to assist you.

    Regards,
     
    Ramesh.Kumar, Feb 25, 2020
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