Windows 10 virtual desktop from command line

Question

I would like to have a shortcut file that creates multiple Windows 10 virtual desktops, then for each screen to run its own programs.

I know so far how to run multiple programs from Command line by using

@echo off
cd "to software directory"
start "software.exe"

cd "another one"
start "another.exe"

exit

(Code from http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/launch-multiple-programs-single-shortcut-using-batch-file/)

Now what I couldn't find online is a way to auto create virtual desktops from command line, I could've used C# and do all that, but again i want a simpler way... Is it possible?

Answer 1

I made this tool that presses the keys: https://github.com/ITCMD/Win-Tab

Syntax: Win+Tab.exe

Its as easy as that. Enjoy!

Answer 2

It doesn't seem like there is any way to manipulate virtual desktops from CMD by itself.

However, one possible way of creating virtual desktops through a batch script would be to compile https://github.com/MScholtes/VirtualDesktop and place the executable in your path, or calling it directly from your script. This is probably the simplest way of doing what you're asking.