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DaxxonFoster
Iron Contributor
Apr 07, 2026

Windows 11 Why does Virtual Desktop copy my main desktop?

I want to use Virtual Desktop to organize apps and reduce clutter, but new desktops just copy all apps from my first one. I don’t want a new user account—am I missing something?

 

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  • Harolder's avatar
    Harolder
    Brass Contributor
    Apr 09, 2026

    Now, you can add apps to this new virtual desktop without copying anything from the previous desktop.

  • Zevhu's avatar
    Zevhu
    Brass Contributor
    Apr 08, 2026

    When you create a new virtual desktop, close all the applications that were copied from your primary desktop. This will give you a clean slate.