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Windows 11 Different desktop icons per virtual desktop
- Mar 26, 2023Thank you for detail description.
In this case, it is better to file a Suggestion in the Feedback Hub app, explain current situation and how you want to change it. One good feature in the Feedback Hub app is that other could upvote your idea and Windows engineers will read all suggestions and feedbacks (even if they don't directly response to it).
Would you mind elaborate in details?
It is better to submit a feedback using the Feedback Hub app.
- Robbie__Mar 26, 2023Copper Contributor
Hi, and thanks for the reply. In a bit more detail, this would be a game changer for a hell of a lot of Windows users :
Quick version:
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Could we have virtual desktops that treat icons the same way as physical multiple screens do, and hold their own sets of icons?
More descriptive Version:
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* I have two virtual desktops (A and B) hypothetically now, as they don't work for me.* I use (A) for my work. It has icons on it for Word, Excel, Ad-hoc inhouse software, Visual Studio plus other work related icons.
* I use (B) for my hobby of writing music. It would have (I say would have because this currently cannot be done) things like Renoise, Hybrid, Traction and much more.
* When I use the virtual desktop (A), It does all the magic you already provide such as different desktop picture, open windows related to work applications stay where they were left(ish) etc .. I also have a whole bunch of icons for all of the virtual desktops (A) and (B) and not just for (A).
* When I switch to desktop (B) I get the current "magic" features you already provide, but unfortunately I also get all of the icons for both (A) and (B) and not just for (B).
* How this came about, and how to save the planet! Hahaha 😄
I actually have four virtual desktops (or at least I used to, but gave up on them in the end).
The reason I used four virtual desktops was to enable me to remove three of the four monitors from my setup. Less energy, lower bills, Greta Thunberg won't shout at me etc ..
I'm still running on one display, covered in four screens worth of icons! I need a Sat-Nav to find my way around it! Hahaha 😄
Thanks again for checking in with me. I wasn't expecting a reply to be honest, as most companies just ignore my messages. I will remove Linux from my laptop immediately. Haha 😄
Rob 🙂
- Reza_AmeriMar 26, 2023Silver ContributorThank you for detail description.
In this case, it is better to file a Suggestion in the Feedback Hub app, explain current situation and how you want to change it. One good feature in the Feedback Hub app is that other could upvote your idea and Windows engineers will read all suggestions and feedbacks (even if they don't directly response to it).- Robbie__Mar 26, 2023Copper ContributorHi, Thank you for your reply. I will be sure to put it onto the Feedback Hub.
Thanks Again,
Rob