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KairosRivers
Iron Contributor
Mar 21, 2026

Windows 10 Alt+Tab switched to virtual desktops, how to revert

In Windows 10, Alt+Tab now switches virtual desktops. I want it to switch windows only and use Win+Tab for Task View. How to change this?

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  • GabrielLewis's avatar
    GabrielLewis
    Steel Contributor
    Mar 31, 2026

    In Settings > System > Multitasking, change the Alt+Tab option to Only active windows

  • l33ter's avatar
    l33ter
    Iron Contributor
    Mar 23, 2026

    To fix Windows 10 Alt+Tab switching between virtual desktops instead of application windows, change the multitasking settings: 

     

    Go to Settings > System > Multitasking, find the Pressing Alt+Tab shows" option under "Virtual desktops," and change it to "Only the desktop I'm using". This prevents Alt+Tab from showing windows from other desktops.