u/pwet_-

Hi everyone,

I’ve been using virtual desktops on Windows 11 daily, and overall it’s a great feature for organizing workflows. However, there’s one limitation that really breaks the experience for power users.

Currently, there’s no native way to open an application directly on a specific virtual desktop.

For example, I’d love to:

• Always open Windows Terminal on Desktop 2
• Keep work apps on Desktop 1 and dev tools on Desktop 2 automatically
• Assign apps to desktops persistently (not just “move after opening”)

Right now, the only options are:

• Manually moving apps after launch
• Using workarounds like scripts or third-party tools

It would be a huge improvement if Windows allowed:

• Assigning apps to a specific virtual desktop
• Launching apps directly into a chosen desktop
• Possibly via shortcut, context menu, or app settings

Is this something Microsoft is already considering?
If not, I think this would significantly improve productivity for anyone using multiple desktops seriously.

Curious to hear how others are handling this today.

Thanks!