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independent and separate Virtual Desktops on each Monitor - Win 10 & 11

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I know it is not a new problem, but I'm switching from MAC to Win and this issue drastically affected my productivity.

the problem was discussed in multiple forums without any clear answer, but I'm determined to find a workaround for it with your help.

The issue is simple, I want to have an individual Virtual Desktop on each monitor (I'm using two external monitors) and I want them to be independent (e.g. when I change the [Virtual] Desktop on monitor 1 by three-finger sweep to left/right, I want the Desktop on Monitor 2 to remain still and independent from the actions being done on monitor 1, similar to Mac).

I know some people suggested using third-party tools, I tried some of them (e.g. Actual Desktops from ActualTools) but they are very far from being efficient and practical.

Also, I came across some threads from the past that such a feature was implemented on Windows 10 version 21H2 onward: A new toggle switch is now hidden in "Settings>System>Multitasking>Displays Have Separate Virtual Desktops"

I tried to install windows 10 and explore this option, but this feature was not there!

So, Now I'm asking for your help.

if you are using Windows 10 (whatever version) and have this feature enabled or have the above option visible in your settings, then a record of your relevant "registry keys" can be a clue to fix this problem for me (I'm using Win11). Based on my experience and development background, if the feature was there once upon a time, then possibly with some registry changes and tweaks it can be activated again.

Else, if you know a workaround, then let me know.


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