How to stop a program from running on all my desktops ?

Loïc Seigle 0 Reputation points
2023-01-31T22:55:44.4433333+00:00

Hi,

I'm using Windows 10 and I like using multiple desktops to separate my different tasks.

Been working great so far but today I downloaded a program that is running on the current desktop i'm on instead of running on the one where I launched it and staying on there even when I change desktops.

The program is a small one called "gs autoclicker" which allows me to autoclick through a recording sequence of my clicks on my screen then replaying it. It is open and running on the right desktop but whenever I switch to another one through the Windows+CTRL+<left/right> shortcut, even though there is no trace of the program on the desktop, the clicks will happen on the current desktop and will stop on the previous one.

I'm not sure as to why this happens ? Is there a way to prevent this from happening ? Thanks for your help.

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  1. Limitless Technology 44,531 Reputation points
    2023-02-02T11:08:20.9466667+00:00

    Hello there,

    Do you face this issue with any other programs ?

    If you are facing the issue with other programs you might consider running an SFC scan and see if that helps.

    System file check is a utility built into the Operating System that will check for system file corruption. The sfc /scannow command (System File Check) scans the integrity of all protected operating system files and replaces incorrect, corrupted, changed, or damaged versions with the correct versions where possible.

    -Press the Windows key and X at the same time.

    -Choose Command Prompt (Admin) from the context menu.

    -In the command prompt, type sfc /scannow and hit Enter.

    -Exit command prompt.

    -Restart the PC and see if this helps you.

    Hope this resolves your Query !!

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