But Windows 7 and 8 already have some virtual desktop features — they’re just hidden under the hood. Windows has actually had API support for virtual desktops since Windows NT 4, but there’s no user interface around it. You need a tool to enable it, like Microsoft’s Virtual Desktops PowerToy for Windows XP once did.

“PrintNightmare is the name that has been attached to a zero-day vulnerability impacting the Windows print spooler. A vulnerability that can ultimately, it would appear, lead to an attacker taking remote control of an affected system.”

Continuing to use Windows 7 after it has reached its EOL status poses a huge security risk for users. This is due to the lack of security updates it would receive, and new vulnerabilities discovered. This would make Windows 7 a prime target for cyber criminals as it may provide access into computer systems.

Dubbed PrintNightmare, the critical security flaw allows hackers to remotely execute malicious code that could wreak havoc on your PC.

Windows 7

1. Right click on an empty area of the desktop.
2. Choose Screen Resolution.
3. Click the Multiple displays drop-down list, and then select Duplicate these displays or Extend these displays.

New security update fixes PrintNightmare bug In today’s September 2021 Patch Tuesday security updates, Microsoft has released a new security update for CVE-2021-36958 that fixes the remaining PrintNightmare vulnerability.

Windows 10, version 1809 and Windows Server 2019 (KB5004947) Windows 10, version 1803 (KB5004949) Windows 10, version 1607 and Windows Server 2016 (KB5004948)

Discovered by researchers at QiAnXin, PrintNightmare (CVE-2021-34527) is a vulnerability which affects the Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Service. It has the potential to enable cyber-attackers to gain complete control of an affected system.

But Windows 7 and 8 already have some virtual desktop features — they’re just hidden under the hood. Windows has actually had API support for virtual desktops since Windows NT 4, but there’s no user interface around it.

Using multiple Windows desktops with Dexpot will make your life so much easier, you’ll wonder why you didn’t give it a try sooner. Dexpot rocks not only because it’s absolutely gratis for personal use, but also because it’s packed with UI hints to remind you about your virtual desktops, and it’s extremely customizable.

The first time you switch to a virtual desktop, Windows will “create” it — it’s loading a new copy of Explorer.exe for that desktop. Windows you open on other desktops won’t appear to be open on your other desktops, so you can’t switch to them with the taskbar or Alt+Tab. You’ll have to switch back to their associated desktop first.

Open the downloaded Desktops.zip file, extract the Desktops.exe file, and double-click it. You’ll see the minimal Desktops setup window. If you want to run the tool automatically at login, click the Run automatically at logon checkbox.