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

Question

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.

Thanks again

Please note that switching to windows is already so frustrating for me, I had some specific reasons to use windows over Linux or Mac for everyday tasks (I know Ubunto and Mac had these features for many years and I was using them, but atm I HAVE to use windows and trying to find a workaround).

Answer 1

This is the only reason I switched back to macOS. I have both Mac and Windows, use both on daily basis both for work and personal. I use two external monitors, and on each monitor, I keep three virtual desktops (total of six on both). I frequently keep switching between all six. I cannot do this with Windows. Yes, this feature WAS available on Win 10 for some time, for some reason, they didn't move forward with Win 11. When it comes to multi-tasking, I will not be switching back to Windows until this feature becomes available. Maybe MacOS has a patent on it that Windows cannot implement it? For the same reason that macOS doesn't have a drag-and-drop window-snapping feature because it is patented by Microsoft. Either way, a clarification on this matter would be nice from the Microsoft Windows OS Team- if this feature coming soon or not and why.