After every reboot the first desktop is replaced by a copy of another desktop.
My work around now is that after every reboot I load a saved desklop set and save it as my standard.
Is there a fix in Dexpot or a solution in Windows 8?
Tnx,
Ton
Windows 8 replaces first desktop with a copy of another one
Re: Windows 8 replaces first desktop with a copy of another
Can you explain what exactly is replaced? And what's a "saved desktop set", a Dexpot profile?
Re: Windows 8 replaces first desktop with a copy of another
There are 5 desktops (1,2,3,4,5)
Sometimes it changes to (4,2,3,4,5,)
Desktop 1 is gone and replaced by another copy of 4 with the same content as 4.
My workaround is that when this issue happens I reload a saved profile in settings and save it as the standard.
Sometimes it changes to (4,2,3,4,5,)
Desktop 1 is gone and replaced by another copy of 4 with the same content as 4.
My workaround is that when this issue happens I reload a saved profile in settings and save it as the standard.
Re: Windows 8 replaces first desktop with a copy of another
The shifting of the desktops is random.
Today I got: 2,2,3,4,5
It's Always desktop 1 though that is gone.
Today I got: 2,2,3,4,5
It's Always desktop 1 though that is gone.
Re: Windows 8 replaces first desktop with a copy of another
,
are you referring to desktop icons or windows?
are you referring to desktop icons or windows?
Best regards
Sebastian Brands, Dexpot GbR
Sebastian Brands, Dexpot GbR
Re: Windows 8 replaces first desktop with a copy of another
Virtual Desktops.
(I am not aware I can reset windows with the setting...)
(I am not aware I can reset windows with the setting...)
Re: Windows 8 replaces first desktop with a copy of another
Sorry, I'm still not sure what's actually happening. By "desktop icons" we mean the various shortcuts, files and folders placed on your desktop, i.e. the icons visible after clicking on the "Show desktop" button at the right edge of the taskbar. Is that what's being replaced?
Do you have the option "Customize desktop icons" enabled in Dexpot (Settings > Switching Desktops > Desktop elements)?
Do you have the option "Customize desktop icons" enabled in Dexpot (Settings > Switching Desktops > Desktop elements)?
Re: Windows 8 replaces first desktop with a copy of another
I'll try again.
There are 5 virtual desktops created with Dexpot.
Every desktop has it's own icons, folders, etc.
I switch between these desktops with ALT+number.
Often the icons etc. on desktop ALT+1 (the first one) are replaced by the icons of one of the other virtual desktops.
There are 5 virtual desktops created with Dexpot.
Every desktop has it's own icons, folders, etc.
I switch between these desktops with ALT+number.
Often the icons etc. on desktop ALT+1 (the first one) are replaced by the icons of one of the other virtual desktops.
Re: Windows 8 replaces first desktop with a copy of another
Ok, so "customize desktop icons" is enabled. Please go to "Settings > Switching Desktops > Desktop elements > Desktop icons" and click on the "Advanced" button. Is it set to to separate folders or shared folder?
Re: Windows 8 replaces first desktop with a copy of another
Patrick wrote:Ok, so "customize desktop icons" is enabled. Please go to "Settings > Switching Desktops > Desktop elements > Desktop icons" and click on the "Advanced" button. Is it set to to separate folders or shared folder?
It's set to shared folder.
Re: Windows 8 replaces first desktop with a copy of another
Did you set it to shared yourself or did you update from Dexpot 1.5?
Could you test if the problem goes away when you
By the way, the hotkey "Reload icons from profile" (Settings > Controls > Hotkeys > Misc) can be used to restore icon positions quickly.
Could you test if the problem goes away when you
- exit Dexpot manually before shutting down the computer
- start Dexpot manually after login (disable the "Start with Windows" option in the Dexpot settings)
- do both?
By the way, the hotkey "Reload icons from profile" (Settings > Controls > Hotkeys > Misc) can be used to restore icon positions quickly.
Re: Windows 8 replaces first desktop with a copy of another
I did not set shared folder myself.
Starting Dexpot manually seems to work even if I didn't close it manually.
The last days the problem did not occur.
Regards,
Ton
Starting Dexpot manually seems to work even if I didn't close it manually.
The last days the problem did not occur.
Regards,
Ton
Re: Windows 8 replaces first desktop with a copy of another
I have to start Dexpot manualy now.
Is there a solution to autostart ?
Maybe autostart at the end of Windows startup , maybe after pause?
Is there a solution to autostart ?
Maybe autostart at the end of Windows startup , maybe after pause?
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