New Update Microsoft PowerToys

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Microsoft has released a patch update for PowerToys 0.70, which was released just over a week ago along with a couple of new PowerToys. However, some bugs were discovered in that release and therefore a patch was deemed important enough to release an update. it contains all of the features present in the previous release as well as a number of bug fixes that are listed below.

This is a patch release to fix issues in v70.0 to fix some bugs we deemed important for stability based on incoming rates. See v0.70.0 for full release notes.

Microsoft also added a warning about Mouse Without Borders potentially disabling service mode after upgrading to 0.70.1, the note is as follows:

Warning: Service mode in Mouse Without Borders might be disabled after upgrading and will need to be activated again.

Microsoft PowerToys 0.70.1 fixes Peek network shares, Mouse Without Borders bugs, and more

Microsoft fixed bugs with Mouse Without Borders, and Peek that have been discovered since they debuted a week ago, as well as leaks and/or infinite cycles in C# utilities that use events, and more.

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PowerToys 0.71 gets a Windows 11 overhaul, archive preview with Peek, and more

It is update time for those using PowerToys on Windows 10 and 11. Version 0.71.0 is now available for download with numerous fixes, and improvements. Although this release does not contain any new utilities, it does add previewing the content of archive files through Peek, .reg files can be set to open by default in Registry Preview, and the PowerToys Settings has received a visual update to better match Windows 11 apps (only on Windows 11 it seems).

With the absence of new Toys, you'll be pleased to see there's a good number of fixes included in this release which are included below.

PowerToys 0.71 gets a Windows 11 overhaul, archive preview with Peek, and more

A new PowerToys version is here, and even though there are no new Toys to write about, this release does contain a good number of improvements and fixes, including modernized settings with Mica.

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PowerToys 0.72 greatly reduces install size, adds mouse pointer highlighter, and more

PowerToys Version 0.72 is now available for download with numerous fixes, and improvements. Although this release does not contain any new PowerToys, it does add a new PowerToys Run plugin called Value Generator, that generates hashes and GUID values. In addition Mouse Highlighter adds a highlight that always follows the mouse pointer; PowerRename includes a bunch of fixes to make it more stable (less crashes) with a larger amount of files.

Aside from the new features within existing PowerToys, you'll be pleased to see the developers also managed to reduce the install footprint by a few hundred MB, and there's a good number of fixes included in this release...

PowerToys 0.72 greatly reduces install size, adds mouse pointer highlighter, and more

A new version is here, and even though there are no new Toys, this release reduces the install size by around 250mb, there's an option to always follow the mouse pointer with a highlight, and more.

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Microsoft is working on a redesigned home page for PowerToys

Although the new home page for PowerToys is in the work-in-progress state, you can check out its early mockup in a screenshot below. Developers also want to hear your thoughts about the proposed UI and its features, so be sure to ping them on Twitter or GitHub.

Microsoft is working on a redesigned home page for PowerToys

PowerToys, a must-have set of utilities for Windows 10 and 11, will son get its first major home page rework with a fast way to toggle on and off various modules, improved shortcut insights, and more.

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PowerToys 0.73 adds new Crop and Lock utility, FancyZones improvements, and more

It is update time for those using PowerToys on Windows 10 and 11. Version 0.73 is now available for download with numerous fixes, and improvements. This version includes a new utility called Crop And Lock, it allows you to select an application and crop it into a smaller window or thumbnail. Keyboard manager now supports Numpad, FancyZones contains code improvements and refactor and more.

Here are the highlights of the update:

• Keyboard manager now supports Numpad. Note, with previously bound hotkeys stored in settings.json would only react to non-Numpad keys now. If a user wishes to restore the previous behavior, it could be done by manually adding another binding for the Numpad variant.
• New utility: Crop And Lock allows you to crop a current application into a smaller window or just create a thumbnail. Focus the target window and press the shortcut to start cropping.
• FancyZones code improvements and refactor.
• Modernized ImageResizer UX.
• PowerRename advanced counter functionality.

PowerToys 0.73 adds new Crop and Lock utility, FancyZones improvements, and more

A new version is released with a new utility called Crop and Lock. This enables a user to select an app and reduce its size all the way to a thumbnail, FancyZones, PowerRename and more got updates.

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Microsoft shows a redesigned PowerToys Run launcher with Windows 11-like visuals

Microsoft has published a preview of the redesigned PowerToys Run launcher for Windows 10 and 11. The proposed variant features a significantly reworked user interface with visuals matching Windows 11's design language and new features.

Microsoft shows a redesigned PowerToys Run launcher with Windows 11-like visuals

Microsoft is working on a redesigned PowerToys Run launcher for Windows 10 and 11. The company has published a preview of the new user interface matching Windows 11's design language.

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PowerToys Version 0.74 is now available for download with numerous fixes, and improvements. This version upgrades the Windows App SDK to 1.4.1, increasing stability of WinUI3 utilities, and introduces version 2.0 of Text Extractor. Finally, this release further improves FanzyZones stability, and fixes a number of bugs that are listed below. [...]

PowerToys 0.74 brings Text Extractor 2.0, plus stability fixes to FancyZones, and more

A new version is released with Windows App SDK 1.4.1, increasing stability of WinUI3 utilities. FancyZones, and Text Extractor get updates, and silent crashes reported by Watson are fixed.

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A patch has been released for Version 0.74, released last week, which brings the version number up to 0.74.1. This version brings fixes to Quick Accent, that missed some characters, Registry Preview, FancyZone gets some more fixes and finally SVG Preview too.

PowerToys 0.74.1 Patch fixes issues with FancyZones, SVG Preview, Quick Accent, and more

A week after the major 0.74 release Microsoft has pushed out a Patch update to address some issues with some utilities, including squishing more bugs for the troublesome FancyZones toy.

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PowerToys 0.75 is now available for download with a new utility, a brand-new Dashboard home page, and a massive list of fixes and improvements. The new tool lets you edit environment variables and turn off or on configurable profiles. As for Dashboard, it shows a list of all modules and lets you toggle them on or off quickly, preview their shortcuts, and perform other actions.

PowerToys 0.75 is out with new Dashboard home page, environment variables editor, and more

Microsoft has released a new update for PowerToys. Version 0.75 is now available for download with new Dashboard home page, environment variables editor, and numerous improvements for other utilities.

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Release Release v0.75.0 · microsoft/PowerToys

In the v0.75 release cycle, we focused on new features, stability and improvements. Installer Hashes Description Filename sha256 hash Per user - x64 PowerToysUserSetup-0.75.0-x64.exe 26C746D...

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Following the big PowerToys 0.75 release on Monday, Microsoft pushed a quick bug-fixing update to resolve issues with two PowerToys modules—FancyZones and PowerToys Run. Windows apps should now snap correctly when using FancyZones, and PowerToys Run should initialize additional data types for plugin developers.

Microsoft releases PowerToys 0.75.1 with FancyZones and Run fixes

Microsoft has released one more update for PowerToys to resolve a couple of bugs. Version 0.75.1 is now available for download with fixes for FancyZones and the PowerToys Run launcher.

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Release Release v0.75.1 · microsoft/PowerToys

This is a patch release to fix issues in v0.75.0 to fix some bugs we deemed important for stability based on incoming rates. See v0.75.0 for full release notes. Installer Hashes Description File...

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PowerToys 0.76 is now available for download with new Add-ons for File Explorer, and modernizations for PowerToys Run, Quick Accent and Text Extractor UI that bring Windows 11-like visuals, as is nto be expected this release also brings a massive list of fixes and improvements.

PowerToys 0.76.2 is out with fix for WPF app crashes, and WebView2 handler

The 0.76 release brings new File Explorer Add-ons in Preview Handler and Thumbnail Provider, it modernizes PowerToys Run, Quick Accent and Text Extractor UIs Windows 11-like theme, and fixes.

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Release Release v0.76.0 · microsoft/PowerToys

In the v0.76 release cycle, we focused on new features, stability and improvements. Installer Hashes Description Filename sha256 hash Per user - x64 PowerToysUserSetup-0.76.0-x64.exe 627F60B...

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PowerToys 0.76.1 is out with fixes for FancyZones, PowerToys Run, and more

Update Dec 7: Following Monday's 0.76 update, Microsoft has posted a patch update to fix issues deemed important for stability based on incoming rates.

PowerToys 0.76.1 is out with fixes for FancyZones, PowerToys Run, and more

The 0.76 release brings new File Explorer Add-ons in Preview Handler and Thumbnail Provider, it modernizes PowerToys Run, Quick Accent and Text Extractor UIs Windows 11-like theme, and fixes.

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Microsoft is working on new features and a fresh coat of paint for Keyboard Manager, a PowerToys utility that lets you re-assign global and per-app keyboard shortcuts. An upcoming update will bring improved visuals and new capabilities, such as launching apps, opening links, and more.

PowerToys will soon get a redesigned Keyboard Manager with new features

PowerToys will soon get a redesigned Keyboard Manager that lets you customize and re-assign global or per-app keyboard shortcuts. Here is an early look at the upcoming facelift and new features.

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Microsoft is getting ready to ship a new update for PowerToys, everyone's favorite set of utilities for Windows 10 and 11. Version 0.77 should introduce a new tool called "Command Not Found," and, according to developers, it will help you use PowerShell by suggesting packages to install upon detecting mistyped commands.

PowerToys' upcoming tool will help you use PowerShell

The upcoming PowerToys 0.77 update should introduce a new tool to help you use PowerShell. It will suggest a package to install upon detecting a failed command with typos or other errors.

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Microsoft has started rolling out version 0.77 with a new module and various fixes for existing utilities. The new module is called "Command Not Found," and it is here to help you use PowerShell by suggesting the missing packages when typing commands. For example, the utility can see that you try to execute "code" on a system without Visual Studio Code and then offer to download it using winget. Note that Command Not Found is turned off by default, plus it requires installing PowerShell 7.4.

PowerToys 0.77 is out with a new Command Not Found module and fixes

Microsoft has started rolling out PowerToys 0.77 to all users. The latest update brings a new module to help you use PowerShell and a now-traditional drop of bug fixes for existing tools.

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PowerToys 0.78 is now rolling out to all users. The latest update introduces four new languages support (Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, and Ukrainian), reworked update settings, and plenty of small changes for existing utilities. Sadly, today's release does not have any new tools.

PowerToys 0.78 is out with new localization, reworked update settings, and bug fixes

PowerToys 0.78 is now rolling out. The latest update delivers four new localizations and multiple fixes for existing utilities, such as Always On Top, the recently added Command Not Found, and more.

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PowerToys 0.79 is now available for download. The latest release brings a few welcome changes, such as a redesigned Color Picker with Fluent UX, the ability to launch apps with keyboard shortcuts (spotted in development earlier in January), drive preview in Peek, and a lot of other improvements for existing utilities.

PowerToys gets big update with redesigned Color Picker, keyboard shortcuts for apps and more

Microsoft has released PowerToys 0.79 with the ability to launch apps using keyboard shortcuts. The update also redesigns Color Picker and adds additional fixes and improvements for existing modules.

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PowerToys 0.80 is now available for download. The latest update introduces Desire State Configuration support, a newer version of Windows App SDK, WebP/WebM and audio support for Peek, and other changes for existing modules.

PowerToys 0.80 is out with Desired State Configuration support and new Peek features

Microsoft has released a new feature update for PowerToys. Version 0.80 is now available with Desired State Configuration support, new file types for the Peek module, and other improvements.

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