Virtual Desktops


  1. DekHog
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    Virtual Desktops


    Hi all...

    Anyone know of an app that will give multiple desktops in Windows 7?

    TIA
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  3. Product FRED
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    This is a good one, and I've used it before 360desktop | Bring your desktop to life.

    There's also Deskspace, but it's a 14-day trial.

    This is probably the closest to the real thing: http://virtuawin.sourceforge.net/
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  4. DekHog
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    Thanks - couldn't get the Virtuawin to work at all, but the deskspace is quite nice....
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  6. mpcrsc562
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    I can't speak for nVidia's gpus, but if you have an AMD/ATI gpu, then you can download Hydravision from AMD's website. It integrates into Catalyst Control Center allowing you to enable virtual desktops -- up to 9.
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