PowerToys
SHA-256A set of utilities for power users to tune and streamline their Windows experience for greater productivity.
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Microsoft’s official free utility pack to supercharge Windows productivity with 30+ tools.
Core Features
- FancyZones: Advanced window layout manager
- PowerToys Run: Quick launcher via Alt+Space
- Image Resizer: Bulk resize images from right-click
- Color Picker: Global color picker with multiple formats
- Keyboard Manager: Remap keys and shortcuts
What It Can't Do
- •Some utilities (like FancyZones) may conflict with fullscreen games or apps; disable them when gaming. All utilities are set to auto-start by default — you can disable this in Settings if not needed.
Use Cases
- Developers needing efficient window management and quick command access
- Designers requiring color picking and batch image processing
- Office workers doing bulk file renaming and fast app launching
Detailed Introduction
Microsoft PowerToys is a collection of over 30 free, open-source utilities designed to help you customize and optimize Windows. It includes tools like FancyZones for window layouts, PowerToys Run for quick app launching, Image Resizer, Color Picker, Keyboard Manager, and many more. Originally inspired by the PowerToys from Windows 95, this modern version is actively developed by Microsoft and the community. It integrates seamlessly with Windows 10 and 11, offering features that address common workflow pain points such as bulk file renaming, advanced paste, mouse utilities, and screen ruler. The tools are modular, so you can enable only what you need. Ideal for developers, designers, IT pros, and anyone who wants to get more done on Windows.
Troubleshooting & FAQ (1)
TroubleshootingHow to remove the dead 'PowerToys VideoConference Mute' camera from apps after updating to v0.88.0?
Download the .reg file from the workaround section of GitHub issue #37287, run it as administrator, and restart any conferencing apps. This clears leftover registry entries for the removed feature.
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Getting Started
Install the software
Double-click the downloaded installer and follow the prompts
Step 1: Download installer from GitHub Releases or Microsoft Store
Step 2: Run the installer (choose per-user or machine-wide scope)
Step 3: Launch PowerToys, click its tray icon to open Settings, then toggle utilities you need
- Step 1: Download installer from GitHub Releases or Microsoft Store
- Step 2: Run the installer (choose per-user or machine-wide scope)
- Step 3: Launch PowerToys, click its tray icon to open Settings, then toggle utilities you need
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Go to Windows Settings → Apps → Apps & features, find Microsoft PowerToys, and click Uninstall. Alternatively, run: winget uninstall Microsoft.PowerToys.
No Extra Dependencies
Ready to use after download. No additional runtime required.
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