Feb 21 2022 01:27 AM
Since I updated to Windows 11 I've been having a weird issue. I'm not able to select a different wallpaper for each of my two monitors. In the Personalization>Background menu, upon right clicking on the image to display the context menu, if I select "Set for Desktop 2" it does not change anything. On the other hand if I select "Set for Desktop 1" it changes the background for both monitors. Please note that I have my dual monitor set to Extend and not duplicate.
Edition Windows 11 Pro
Version 21H2
Installed on 10/5/2021
OS build 22000.493
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22000.493.0
Feb 21 2022 03:18 PM
SolutionHello @RMNZK, I had this issue too & found an easy fix.
Hover over the "desktop" app on the taskbar next to the magnifying glass. It should say "Desktop 1" & "New Desktop". Open a New Desktop and remove "Desktop 1". After I did this it worked for me. I hope it works for you too! :)
Feb 22 2022 12:44 AM
@Elysian Thanks, that worked like a charm
Mar 12 2023 07:08 PM
Writing to confirm, Removing the Virtual Desktops manually did the trick. Works like a charm!
May 12 2023 06:33 PM
May 13 2023 10:03 AM
@saeedmeghdadi6 I can confirm, I have separate wallpapers across three monitors BUT, if I use Projection to “This PC Only” or “Second Display Only” all my screens default to the main monitors wallpaper upon returning to Extended mode.
May 13 2023 01:06 PM
thanks Christof, I just found out that separate background for each virtual desktop works only if you choose picture
that is : right click on the subject desktop ( by hovering over Task view in task bar) then choose background. it does not work with solid color or windows spotlight
detailed info on below link. my system is window 11 home edition
mind you that i am referring to separate desktop and not referring to separate monitors
Jul 22 2023 09:54 AM
Hi@Elysian I don't see the desktop app on my taskbar you are referring to. How do I get that?
My issue is I am not getting the monitor 1 and 2 option window when I right click on an image to set for my 2nd monitor. Instead, it goes right back to my home screen.
Nov 15 2023 02:30 PM
This fixed it for me. I went to windows 11 > Display Settings > disconnected all monitors but the main one, re-extended my 2nd monitor. Went into Display Settings > Personalization > Background > and then had the right-click option on a recent image to select monitor 1 or 2.
I tried the virtual desktop fixe(s) nothing worked to fix it that way. Only starting over to extend my monitors via Display Settings.
Dec 06 2023 06:22 PM
Mar 19 2024 01:15 AM
Feb 21 2022 03:18 PM
SolutionHello @RMNZK, I had this issue too & found an easy fix.
Hover over the "desktop" app on the taskbar next to the magnifying glass. It should say "Desktop 1" & "New Desktop". Open a New Desktop and remove "Desktop 1". After I did this it worked for me. I hope it works for you too! :)