About MaximizeToVirtualDesktop
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.
MaximizeToVirtualDesktop 0.1.1
macOS green-button virtual desktop behavior for Windows 11.
- By Scott Hanselman
- Open Source
- Portable
- Updated May 18, 2026
Technical details
| Publisher | Scott Hanselman |
|---|---|
| Version | 0.1.1 |
| Release date | 2026-05-18 |
| License | MIT |
| Installer type | zip |
| Architecture | x64, arm64 |
| Package ID | Hanselman.MaximizeToVirtualDesktop |
Install MaximizeToVirtualDesktop from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Hanselman.MaximizeToVirtualDesktop -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Hanselman.MaximizeToVirtualDesktop -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Hanselman.MaximizeToVirtualDesktop -e
MaximizeToVirtualDesktop adds this command to the command line: MaximizeToVirtualDesktop.
Frequently asked questions
Is MaximizeToVirtualDesktop free?
Yes. MaximizeToVirtualDesktop is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of MaximizeToVirtualDesktop?
The latest version is 0.1.1, released on May 18, 2026.
Is it safe to download MaximizeToVirtualDesktop?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 1e470e3b9c906c1f8f58f32754fbc3d3f8c2133c6d7c7f1d608554a847b38670.
Which Windows versions does MaximizeToVirtualDesktop support?
MaximizeToVirtualDesktop runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64), ARM64 systems.
How do I uninstall MaximizeToVirtualDesktop?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find MaximizeToVirtualDesktop and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Hanselman.MaximizeToVirtualDesktop -e.
Is there a portable version of MaximizeToVirtualDesktop?
Yes. MaximizeToVirtualDesktop is available as a portable ZIP archive (MaximizeToVirtualDesktop-v0.1.1-win-x64.zip, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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