How to merge applications into a window on Windows

On Windows 10 Build 17661 version introduces users to the Sets feature to group open application windows into the same window to manage. Work in each application is still conducted as usual without affecting each other. So what about other Windows versions that want to use this feature?

There are a lot of software that helps you bundle applications into a window such as Groupy of Startdock, which develops tools to manage or tweak Windows. The software is suitable for Windows 7 and above, arranging application windows into a group for easy access and application management. Let the group just drag this window to another window, or drag the tabs out of the group if you want to remove the group. The following article will guide you how to use Groupy software to group applications into a management window.

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How to merge applications into a window on Windows

Step 1:

You download Groupy software under the link below and then proceed to install on the computer.

1. https://www.stardock.com/products/groupy/

Step 2:

During the installation process you will be prompted to install additional Fences software. If you do not want to use, uncheck the box below and click Next to continue.

Finally wait for the installation process to complete.

Step 3:

Appearance of the software interface. Since you are currently using a free version for 1 month, click on Start 30 Day Trial to use it.

Then enter your personal email address to be able to use Groupy for 1 month, then press the Continue button below to continue.

Step 4:

The software will require users to access the email address to identify individual accounts.

Click the Active 30 Day-Trial button.

At that time, the Groupy installation interface will display the success message as shown below.

There will be a Groupy interface, click the Close button to close this interface.

Step 5:

At the Groupy software main interface, you will see the management of the software to customize if needed. If you don't want to use Groupy, just switch to Off.

When we open an interface we will see an additional bar as shown below. You can press the + to double the open interface.

Now users can use Groupy to group open application tabs on the computer to the same window. It is possible to group File Explorer, web browsing window or Control Panel interface on the system, . Just drag this window to another open window and finish.

When moving into another application, there will be a thumbnail of what you are doing.

Step 6:

When clicking on the 3 dots icon on the app bar, users will have a list of options as shown below.

Here the user can group applications that share the same purpose into 1, such as Photoshop software, the Paint tool into an image editing group. If you click on Add to group, the application is available to select the pair. Want to create a new group click Save group .

Enter the group name you want to create and click the Save button to create a new group.

When accessing the Start menu you will see the new group created for quick access when needed.

Step 7:

In the case of creating multiple groups and want to delete or customize, click the 3 dots icon selected Saved Groups and select Manage saved groups .

Appears all groups created on Groupy on the computer. Here you can change the name or delete the group if not needed.

No need to upgrade to Windows 10 Build 17661 to experience Sets feature, we can use Groupy software to merge applications into one window. You can still manage tabs as usual, and there's also a feature to combine groups into quick open on the Start menu.

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I wish you all success!