TWO COMPUTERS TWO DESKTOPS NOT SYNCED

To keep two different desktops on your work and home computers, you can utilize the synchronized settings feature in Visual Studio, which allows you to manage settings across multiple installations. However, if you want to keep the desktops completely separate, ensure that the synchronization option is turned off on both computers.

1. Turn Off Synchronized Settings: On each computer, go to Tools > Options > Environment > Accounts and clear the Synchronize settings across devices and installs on this machine checkbox. This will prevent the settings from syncing between your work and home computers.
2. Customize Each Desktop: After disabling synchronization, you can customize the desktop settings on each computer independently, allowing you to have different layouts, themes, and applications open on each desktop.

By following these steps, you can maintain distinct desktop environments on your work and home computers without them syncing with each other.

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Hi @William Zaremba ,

Thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A. I understand how unexpected it can be when two different computers start sharing the same desktop setup. This usually happens when Windows settings or the Desktop folder are being synced across devices. To clarify, Microsoft Edge sync only applies to browser data and does not modify your Windows desktop, icons, wallpaper, or layout. The issue is likely caused by Windows Sync or OneDrive, not Edge.

1. Check Windows Settings Sync

If both PCs use the same Microsoft account, Windows can sync personalization settings. On each PC:

Settings > Accounts > Windows backup (or Sync your settings on older versions)

Turn off any items you don't want synced, for example:

• Theme
• Personalization
• Other Windows settings

After disabling these, the desktop appearance and layout will no longer be applied automatically between devices. Repeat the same steps on each device signed into the same account. Sync your settings on your Windows PC - Microsoft Support

2. Check OneDrive Desktop Folder Sync

If the Desktop folder is being synced by OneDrive, both computers will show the same desktop content. To check this:

OneDrive icon > Settings > Sync and Backup > Manage folders

If Desktop is selected, turn it off for the device that should have its own independent desktop layout. (Once disabled, you can move files back to a local Desktop folder if needed.) Back up your folders with OneDrive - Microsoft Support

3. If the issue is only inside Microsoft Edge

Go to:

Edge Settings > Profiles > Sync

You can turn off any items you don't want synced across devices, such as Appearance (theme, wallpaper), Settings, Extensions, Favorites (Bookmarks), and Browsing history. Or sign out of your Microsoft account in Edge on one device to isolate profiles. Sign in to sync Microsoft Edge across devices - Microsoft Support

If some solution above does not resolve the issue, please provide more details about your setup:

• Windows version and build numbers for both computers
• Whether both devices are signed in with the same Microsoft account
• Whether OneDrive is enabled and syncing the Desktop folder

Looking forward to your response. Hope to hear from you soon so I can assist further!