How Do I Open a Second Desktop in Windows 8?
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Right-click the Dexpot taskbar icon > Settings. Select the number of desired desktops at the top. Organize your windows. To organize your programs and windows into different desktops, right-click the Dexpot taskbar icon and select “Desktop Windows.” Then, drag-and-drop programs from one workspace to another.

How do I start a new desktop in Windows 8?

Step 1: Right-click on the Windows 8.1 taskbar, then choose Properties. Step 2: Click on the Navigation tab, then under the Start screen section, check the box next to “When I sign in or close all apps on a screen, go to the desktop instead of Start.”

How do I access my second desktop?

In the Task View pane, click New desktop to add a virtual desktop. If you have two or more desktops already open, the “Add a desktop” button will appear as a gray tile with a plus symbol. You can also quickly add a desktop without entering the Task View pane by using the keyboard shortcut Windows Key + Ctrl + D.

Marcus Vance

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Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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