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ztik · 10-20-2008, 01:22 PM

Is it possible to have 2 seperate desktops?

I don't want my first computer extended. I want it to have its own task bar, and own windows ect. Bassicly be a unique instance of windows not connected to the other, but on the same computer. Is this possible? Or do I just need to have a whole 2nd computer to do this?

Mr Pheer · 10-20-2008, 02:09 PM

If you run dual monitors, you need ultramon to have two seperate taskbars.

For two seperate instance of windows, i'd guess you need two seperate computers.

BigBen · 10-20-2008, 02:35 PM

You can use VMWare for the separate OS instance(s). Or you can have two computers and use Synergy to use one keyboard and mouse for both computers.

SkeetSkeet · 10-20-2008, 02:42 PM

i highly recommend ultramon, used it for years ;)

BigBen · 10-20-2008, 02:53 PM

Ultramon won't do anything for a separate Windows instance. It just helps windowing within one OS. You need a virtual machine if you want to run a completely separate OS on one box.

pornguy · 10-20-2008, 02:54 PM

I had a switch like that one time. But it was for two puters on ONE monitor.

fris · 10-20-2008, 04:00 PM

ultramon rules

Sansa · 10-20-2008, 04:02 PM

VMware seems to be the answer to your question.

Machete_ · 10-20-2008, 04:08 PM

if you want to run a entirely different instance of your OS, you can use VMware of you can use Microsofts own Virtual PC - its free
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...c/default.mspx

I would however reccomend just using your current single OS and just use it as a split desktop layout. Much Better preformance that way

mikesouth · 10-20-2008, 04:27 PM

am i missing something here?

you have one computer running a resource hogging OS with poor memory management and its so great you want to run a second instance on the same hardware LOL

You must be a glutton for punishment

farkedup · 10-20-2008, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikesouth

am i missing something here?

you have one computer running a resource hogging OS with poor memory management and its so great you want to run a second instance on the same hardware LOL

You must be a glutton for punishment

QFTT use ultramon or go with 2 computers! Personally I like ultramon and then a 17" laptop to make the third screen...

AdPatron · 10-20-2008, 07:29 PM

Windows Sucks.

ztik · 10-20-2008, 09:36 PM

The reason I wanted a seperate instance is because I kept losing focus on the current ap I was working on. I would click the app on the other side and it would focus on it instaid of focus on both. Pretty annoying

Guess ill just buy a another computer for it

brandonstills · 10-20-2008, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ztik

Is it possible to have 2 seperate desktops?

I don't want my first computer extended. I want it to have its own task bar, and own windows ect. Bassicly be a unique instance of windows not connected to the other, but on the same computer. Is this possible? Or do I just need to have a whole 2nd computer to do this?

I'm not exactly sure what you are talking about? Your title says dual monitor but the body of your post sounds like something completely different.

Look into VMWare, VNC, and also Synergy. See if those are what you are looking for. Without knowing what you are asking for I can't be more specific.

Ivo · 10-20-2008, 11:24 PM

I love Ultramon.. i used it also already for a long time. couldnt work anymore with just one screen

martinsc · 10-21-2008, 01:15 AM

http://www.realtimesoft.com/ultramon/ and http://www.virtualbox.org/

Machete_ · 10-21-2008, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ztik

The reason I wanted a seperate instance is because I kept losing focus on the current ap I was working on. I would click the app on the other side and it would focus on it instaid of focus on both. Pretty annoying

Guess ill just buy a another computer for it

The problem is not your computer, but your grafx card. Matrox have the best cards for true dual screen(its the only card that works 100% for videoediting on dual screen). ATI also works well, since you can just select 1 out of 5 seperate desktops. That way you are 100% sure it works

DamianJ · 10-21-2008, 07:05 AM

I am a Mac user, and have virtual desktops built in to the OS, as do Linux users.

That is what you want.

I don't know of a 'good' PC one but there are loads:

http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=vir...ient=firefox-a

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Mr Pheer Living inside your head. Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: In your AirBNB Posts: 20,563	If you run dual monitors, you need ultramon to have two seperate taskbars. For two seperate instance of windows, i'd guess you need two seperate computers.

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BigBen Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: scv Posts: 2,299	You can use VMWare for the separate OS instance(s). Or you can have two computers and use Synergy to use one keyboard and mouse for both computers.

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BigBen Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: scv Posts: 2,299	Ultramon won't do anything for a separate Windows instance. It just helps windowing within one OS. You need a virtual machine if you want to run a completely separate OS on one box.

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Machete_ WINNING! Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 14,579	if you want to run a entirely different instance of your OS, you can use VMware of you can use Microsofts own Virtual PC - its free http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...c/default.mspx I would however reccomend just using your current single OS and just use it as a split desktop layout. Much Better preformance that way

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ztik Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Nomad Posts: 5,196	The reason I wanted a seperate instance is because I kept losing focus on the current ap I was working on. I would click the app on the other side and it would focus on it instaid of focus on both. Pretty annoying Guess ill just buy a another computer for it __________________ .

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DamianJ Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: A magical land Posts: 15,808	I am a Mac user, and have virtual desktops built in to the OS, as do Linux users. That is what you want. I don't know of a 'good' PC one but there are loads: http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=vir...ient=firefox-a