MaximizeToVirtualDesktop

by Scott Hanselmanv0.1.1

Last updated May 20, 2026

macOS green-button virtual desktop behavior for Windows 11.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Hanselman.MaximizeToVirtualDesktop --exact --version 0.1.1

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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About

MaximizeToVirtualDesktop moves a chosen window to its own temporary Windows 11 virtual desktop, maximizes it, and restores the window and desktop automatically when you close or un-maximize it.

Installers · v0.1.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	ZIP archive	-		Direct
arm64	ZIP archive	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for MaximizeToVirtualDesktop.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install MaximizeToVirtualDesktop on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Hanselman.MaximizeToVirtualDesktop --exact --version 0.1.1. winget downloads the installer from Scott Hanselman and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install MaximizeToVirtualDesktop silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Hanselman.MaximizeToVirtualDesktop --exact 0.1.1 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall MaximizeToVirtualDesktop via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id Hanselman.MaximizeToVirtualDesktop --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from MaximizeToVirtualDesktop's Apps & Features entry.

Is MaximizeToVirtualDesktop free?

MaximizeToVirtualDesktop is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/shanselman/MaximizeToVirtualDesktop) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does MaximizeToVirtualDesktop work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls MaximizeToVirtualDesktop directly from the publisher.

How do I keep MaximizeToVirtualDesktop up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Hanselman.MaximizeToVirtualDesktop --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of MaximizeToVirtualDesktop from microsoft/winget-pkgs.