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MaximizeToVirtualDesktop is a Windows 11 utility developed by publisher Scott Hanselman that brings macOS-style green-button virtual desktop behavior to the Windows desktop environment. Its purpose is to change how window maximization works: instead of simply enlarging a window on the current desktop, the software moves a chosen window to its own temporary Windows 11 virtual desktop, maximizes it there, and then automatically restores both the window and the virtual desktop when the user closes or un-maximizes it. This behavior mirrors the full-screen workflow familiar to macOS users, where activating the green window button places an application into a dedicated space that disappears once full-screen mode is exited. The software falls into the category of desktop customization and window management tools, and it is relevant for users who want a cleaner, more focused workspace on Windows 11, for people transitioning from macOS who miss its native full-screen behavior, and for anyone who frequently works with maximized windows and prefers automatic virtual desktop cleanup rather than manually managing desktops. Typical use cases include isolating a single application on a temporary desktop for distraction-free work, quickly returning to a previous desktop layout after closing a maximized window, and reducing the clutter of manually created and deleted virtual desktops. Because the restoration of the window and the desktop happens automatically upon closing or un-maximizing, no additional user steps are required to return to the original workspace state. The software is currently available in version 0.1.1, and one version is listed in the catalog, indicating a single published release at this time. MaximizeToVirtualDesktop targets the Windows 11 platform specifically and relies on the operating system's built-in virtual desktop functionality to deliver its temporary-desktop workflow.
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