Multiple Desktops for Windows

ViN86 · 07-05-11, 02:14 PM

I was looking for an app similar to Linux where I can have multiple desktops and keep my windows and processes separate. I stumbled across this little piece of software:

http://virtuawin.sourceforge.net/

It's called VirtuaWin and I am using it with 4 desktops at the moment. It seems to integrate with Windows 7 nicely. There's easy fast switching between desktops with Alt+Ctrl+Arrow to navigate between desktops.

Check it out if you're looking for a nice multiple desktop solution for Windows. It's free under the Public GNU license, too. Also, there is plugin support as well as some sample code for any programmers out there.

Redeemed · 07-05-11, 02:16 PM

I just use VMs... cause each one has it's own desktop.

FlakMagnet · 07-05-11, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Redeemed

I just use VMs... cause each one has it's own desktop.

That's not exactly the same thing now is it

Redeemed · 07-05-11, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by FlakMagnet

That's not exactly the same thing now is it

How so? It allows you to have multiple desktops within windows.

six_storm · 07-05-11, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Redeemed

I just use VMs... cause each one has it's own desktop.

Lol. That's one way of doing it.

Runningman · 07-06-11, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ViN86

I was looking for an app similar to Linux where I can have multiple desktops and keep my windows and processes separate. I stumbled across this little piece of software:

http://virtuawin.sourceforge.net/

It's called VirtuaWin and I am using it with 4 desktops at the moment. It seems to integrate with Windows 7 nicely. There's easy fast switching between desktops with Alt+Ctrl+Arrow to navigate between desktops.

Check it out if you're looking for a nice multiple desktop solution for Windows. It's free under the Public GNU license, too. Also, there is plugin support as well as some sample code for any programmers out there.

Funny thing is that back in the day WinNT had something like this with powertoys, I always wondered why Microsoft never brought many of these features to windows or at least still allowed for the never OS's to have them as downloadable features again...

LurkerLito · 07-06-11, 01:05 PM

I have been using virtuawin for years now. It's hard to use windows without it. I agree with runningman why it is not built into windows I can't understand. I think every system I have used over the years has it, and if it didn't I had to get a program to enable it.

ViN86 · 07-06-11, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Runningman

Funny thing is that back in the day WinNT had something like this with powertoys, I always wondered why Microsoft never brought many of these features to windows or at least still allowed for the never OS's to have them as downloadable features again...

Yea it is strange. And OSX's Expose and Spaces features are very nice. I am surprised Windows never tried to counter those.

frenchy2k1 · 07-06-11, 02:33 PM

I thought nvidia drivers allowed that by default...

I actually use an app doing pretty much the opposite: let's you control multiple computers with only one KB/mouse, letting your cursor slide from one screen to the next. It's called Synergy+ for those interested. Similar to a software KM (video stay on separate screens).

07-05-11, 02:14 PM	#1
ViN86 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 15,486	Multiple Desktops for Windows I was looking for an app similar to Linux where I can have multiple desktops and keep my windows and processes separate. I stumbled across this little piece of software: http://virtuawin.sourceforge.net/ It's called VirtuaWin and I am using it with 4 desktops at the moment. It seems to integrate with Windows 7 nicely. There's easy fast switching between desktops with Alt+Ctrl+Arrow to navigate between desktops. Check it out if you're looking for a nice multiple desktop solution for Windows. It's free under the Public GNU license, too. Also, there is plugin support as well as some sample code for any programmers out there.

07-05-11, 02:16 PM	#2
Redeemed Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 17,986	Re: Multiple Desktops for Windows I just use VMs... cause each one has it's own desktop.

07-06-11, 01:05 PM	#7
LurkerLito Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,550	Re: Multiple Desktops for Windows I have been using virtuawin for years now. It's hard to use windows without it. I agree with runningman why it is not built into windows I can't understand. I think every system I have used over the years has it, and if it didn't I had to get a program to enable it. __________________ Main PC: Asus P8Z77-V Deluxe ; Intel i7-3770k ; GSkill Ripjaws X Series 16GB DDR3 2133 (2x8GB) ; Seasonic X Series X-1050 PSU ; Corsair H100 ; EVGA GTX-670 ; Mushkin 240GB SSD system drive Old PC: ABIT IP35 Pro ; Intel Core2 Quad Q6600 ; Patriot 6GB (3x2GB) DDR2 800 RAM ; EVGA GTX480 SC ; Antec P190 Case ; EnzoTech Ultra120 CPU Cooler

07-06-11, 02:33 PM	#9
frenchy2k1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 446	Re: Multiple Desktops for Windows I thought nvidia drivers allowed that by default... I actually use an app doing pretty much the opposite: let's you control multiple computers with only one KB/mouse, letting your cursor slide from one screen to the next. It's called Synergy+ for those interested. Similar to a software KM (video stay on separate screens). __________________ As the universe is curved, there cannot be a straight answer...