multiple-monitorsvirtual-desktopwindows 10
At my desk, I have a second monitor plugged into my laptop. When I unplug it and go away, all the windows on the second display get crammed onto my laptop screen.
I would like to have that second display be represented as a virtual desktop instead so that when the monitor is plugged in I can see both desktops at the same time and when it is not I can switch between them using task view.
Is this possible?
The feature has now been released as one of several "Virtual Desktop Improvements" in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update (Build 14316):
You can now pin a window so it’s available on every desktop. To do this, launch Task View then right-click on the window you want to pin and choose “Show this window on all desktops”. Try pinning Skype or Groove Music so they’re always at your fingertips. And if you have a multi-mon setup, you might enjoy the ability to have your email app on the second monitor no matter which desktop you switch to.
Solutions. Thanks Techie007 for leading me back to looking at scripts:
MonSwap - https://autohotkey.com/board/topic/17885-dual-monitor-swap/
Swap all windows from one monitor to the another with Win+Shift+S
Worked every time in my testing so far.
Can easily modify for 3+ monitors.
Dual Monitor Tools - http://dualmonitortool.sourceforge.net/download.html
"Rotate" all windows to next monitor.
Options -> Swap Screen -> Other Windows -> Rotate Screens Forward.
When 2 of a window class/title, sometimes puts them out of order.
Best Answer
This is evidently possible using DisplayFusion as a side effect of a bug.
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