VirtuaWin
The facts below are what the maker publishes about VirtuaWin, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From VirtuaWin's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| VirtuaWin | Free | Freely distributed · Windows virtual desktop manager |
The facts
Each one read from VirtuaWin's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Compatibility caveat
- The FAQ says some applications using a special type of window may not disappear when desktops change, and can be configured through Window Rules.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Configurable and extensible
- The product is described as simple and elegant to use while remaining highly configurable and extensible.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Desktop count
- The home page says VirtuaWin supports up to 9 virtual desktops.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The downloads page lists VirtuaWin 4.5 installers, Unicode builds, portable builds, and C source code.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The listed Message Passthrough module can forward VirtuaWin module information messages to third party windows, with an example AutoHotkey script included.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Interface
- The FAQ says VirtuaWin has no graphical interface of its own and is controlled by keyboard or through a system tray icon.checked 9 Oct 2026
- License
- VirtuaWin is freely distributed and licensed under the GNU General Public License.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Limits
- The FAQ says the desktop limit is 20 and the maximum number of managed windows is 160.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Module development
- The site provides a Module SDK with example code in C, and says modules can be developed in languages that support Windows executables.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Modules
- Modules add functionality without adding more features to the core application, keeping it small and fast while allowing additions for special needs.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Portable use
- The downloads page says the portable version can be unzipped and run anywhere.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- VirtuaWin is a virtual desktop manager for Windows that organizes applications across multiple virtual desktops.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Security and trust
- The FAQ documents an unresolved freeze issue associated with Symantec Client Firewall version 8.7.4.97 and says suggested workarounds may not work for everyone.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The support page points users to the FAQ and official VirtuaWin forum, which it labels the preferred contact method.checked 9 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 1999checked 28 Sep 2026
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