Desktops

by Sysinternalsv2.01

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

This utility allows you to organize your applications on up to four virtual desktops and configure hotkeys for switching.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Microsoft.Sysinternals.Desktops --exact --version 2.01

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

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About

Desktops allows you to organize your applications on up to four virtual desktops. Read email on one, browse the web on the second, and do work in your productivity software on the third, without the clutter of the windows you're not using. After you configure hotkeys for switching desktops, you can create and switch desktops either by clicking on the tray icon to open a desktop preview and switching window, or by using the hotkeys.

Installers · v2.01

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	ZIP archive	-		Direct
x64	ZIP archive	-		Direct

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

Security

1 known CVE via NVD

medium5.5Fix in v2023.6CVE-2023-29353affects before 2023.6Jun 13, 2023
Sysinternals Process Monitor for Windows Denial of Service Vulnerability
Patch Vendor advisory

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Desktops on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.Sysinternals.Desktops --exact --version 2.01. winget downloads the installer from Sysinternals and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Desktops silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Microsoft.Sysinternals.Desktops --exact 2.01 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall Desktops via winget?

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

Is Desktops free?

Desktops is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/desktops) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Desktops 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 Desktops directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Desktops up to date?

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