How to Run Applications in Parallel on Windows 10

This practical guide walks through how to run applications in parallel on Windows 10, explains the main requirements, and highlights common issues that may appear along the way.

1. Duplicate an application window using the Start Menu

In the process of using the computer, you will not be able to open more windows while in the application's interface. When you want to open more application windows, you will have to open them in the Start Menu.

Step 1: Open the Start Menu and enter the name of the application to open.

Step 2: You left-click or press Enter to open the application.

Step 3: Immediately, a new window of the application will appear for you to use in parallel.

2. Duplicate windows with keyboard shortcuts

For some applications, manufacturers use the shortcut Ctrl + N with the purpose of opening a new window to run in parallel. However, not all applications can shortcut Ctrl + N, so please take a close look at them in the application's introduction and settings. If the application supports it, take advantage of this feature to be able to open multiple parallel windows at the same time.

3. Run applications in parallel with the Taskbar

The Taskbar gives you a lot of different features and if you know how to exploit it, you can freely run unlimited applications in parallel through the taskbar of your computer.

Step 1: Right-click the application icon on the Taskbar.

Step 2: Then, click on the line with the icon and name of the application. The system will automatically open new application windows for you to use.

4. Run applications in parallel through a Windows account

To use this method, you will need to create an additional Local account on Windows with the full name and password.

Step 1: Hold down the Shift key and right-click on the application to be opened in parallel on the main screen. Then, select Run as a different user.

Step 2: Then, you just need to enter the name/password of the Local account on the Windows computer you just created or have. The system will automatically open the application as a standalone version through the Windows account of your choice.

If the main screen does not have an application icon, please open the application in parallel by the following:

Step 1: Open the Start Menu and enter the name of the application to be opened in parallel. Then, right-click the application and select Open file location.

Step 2: Then, hold down Shift and right-click the application to select Run as a different user.

Finally, you just need to enter the name/password of the Local account on the Windows computer.

5. Open multiple application windows in parallel on Windows computers

In addition to the above ways, you have another very fast way that is to open the application by using the mouse and keyboard shortcuts.

Action: Hold down the Shift key and left-click the application icon on the Taskbar. The system will automatically open new windows for you to use.

In this article, Tipsmake has shown you how to run parallel, clone applications when using Windows 10. Have a nice day!