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Old 07-13-2009   #1 (permalink)


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Multiple Desktops in Vista Ultimate x64

Is it possible to enable multiple desktops in Vista...???... Also can I have seperate desktop backgrounds on each monitor (2 or more)....??? I have no problem doing this with XP.

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Old 07-13-2009   #2 (permalink)
Mike Hall - MVP


 
 

Re: Multiple Desktops in Vista Ultimate x64

"thenosboss" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message
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> Is it possible to enable multiple desktops in Vista...???... Also can I
> have seperate desktop backgrounds on each monitor (2 or more)....??? I
> have no problem doing this with XP.
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> thenosboss

So, how did you do it with XP?


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Old 07-13-2009   #3 (permalink)


Home Premium X64, not impressed with W7 RC yet...
 
 

Re: Multiple Desktops in Vista Ultimate x64

By multiple do you mean dual screen or virtual desktops?
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Old 07-13-2009   #4 (permalink)


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Re: Multiple Desktops in Vista Ultimate x64

I mean both...diferent backgrounds on each monitor,,,&/or virtual desktops
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Old 07-16-2009   #5 (permalink)


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Re: Multiple Desktops in Vista Ultimate x64

Quote  Quote: Originally Posted by Mike Hall - MVP View Post
"thenosboss" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message
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> Is it possible to enable multiple desktops in Vista...???... Also can I
> have seperate desktop backgrounds on each monitor (2 or more)....??? I
> have no problem doing this with XP.
>
>
> --
> thenosboss

So, how did you do it with XP?


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Mike Hall - MVP Windows Experience
Mike's Window - MSMVPS.COM
Long time ago but I think I used Nvidia Desktop manager....which we all know is unavailable in Vista

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Old 07-16-2009   #6 (permalink)


Home Premium X64, not impressed with W7 RC yet...
 
 

Re: Multiple Desktops in Vista Ultimate x64

Google virtual desktop and you'll see any given number of OS, Freeware, Shareware utilities to accomplish the task
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Old 07-16-2009   #7 (permalink)
Mike Hall - MVP


 
 

Re: Multiple Desktops in Vista Ultimate x64

"thenosboss" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message
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> Mike Hall - MVP;1088562 Wrote:
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>> "thenosboss" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message
>> news:974eb9c2a1bb244af7912f8833b3ad66@xxxxxx-gateway.com...> > >
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>> > > Is it possible to enable multiple desktops in Vista...???... Also can
>> > I
>> > > have seperate desktop backgrounds on each monitor (2 or more)....???
>> > I
>> > > have no problem doing this with XP.
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>> > > --
>> > > thenosboss > >
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>> So, how did you do it with XP?
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>> Mike Hall - MVP Windows Experience
>> 'Mike's Window - MSMVPS.COM' (http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/)
> Long time ago but I think I used Nvidia Desktop manager....which we all
> know is unavailable in Vista
>
>
> --
> thenosboss

I have an nVidia desktop manager, and I run Vista

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Old 07-16-2009   #8 (permalink)
rob


 
 

Re: Multiple Desktops in Vista Ultimate x64

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> > > > Is it possible to enable multiple desktops in Vista...???... Also can
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> know is unavailable in Vista
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I have Vista Ultimate x64 and have one "NVIDEA Control Panel", which
is completely separate from the video controls native to the "Windows
Control Panel". Can't actually find "Desktop Manager" on my system
though.
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