🖥️ PC App Microsoft PowerToys: Utilities to customize Windows

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Microsoft PowerToys is a set of utilities for power users to tune and streamline their Windows experience for greater productivity.​

Processor support​

  • x64: Supported
  • ARM: In development (see You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.)

Current PowerToy utilities​

The currently available utilities include:

Always on Top​

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You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. enables you to pin windows on top of all other windows with a quick key shortcut (⊞ Win+Ctrl+T).

PowerToys Awake​

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You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. is designed to keep a computer awake without having to manage its power & sleep settings. This behavior can be helpful when running time-consuming tasks, ensuring that the computer does not go to sleep or turns off its screens.

Color Picker​

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You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. is a system-wide color picking utility activated with Win+Shift+C. Pick colors from any currently running application, the picker automatically copies the color into your clipboard in a set format. Color Picker also contains an editor that shows a history of previously picked colors, allows you to fine-tune the selected color and to copy different string representations. This code is based on You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..

FancyZones​

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You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. is a window manager that makes it easy to create complex window layouts and quickly position windows into those layouts.

File Explorer add-ons​

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You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. add-ons enable preview pane rendering in File Explorer to display SVG icons (.svg), Markdown (.md) and PDF file previews. To enable the preview pane, select the "View" tab in File Explorer, then select "Preview Pane".

Image Resizer​

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You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. is a Windows Shell extension for quickly resizing images. With a simple right click from File Explorer, resize one or many images instantly. This code is based on You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..

Keyboard Manager​

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You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. allows you to customize the keyboard to be more productive by remapping keys and creating your own keyboard shortcuts. This PowerToy requires Windows 10 1903 (build 18362) or later.

Mouse utilities​

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You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. add functionality to enhance your mouse and cursor. With Find My Mouse, quickly locate your mouse's position with a spotlight that focuses on your cursor. This feature is based on source code developed by You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..

PowerRename​

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You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. enables you to perform bulk renaming, searching and replacing file names. It includes advanced features, such as using regular E×ρréššions, targeting specific file types, previewing expected results, and the ability to undo changes. This code is based on You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..

PowerToys Run​

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You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. can help you search and launch your app instantly - just press the shortcut Alt+Space and start typing. It is open source and modular for additional plugins. Window Walker is now included as well. This PowerToy requires Windows 10 1903 (build 18362) or later.

Shortcut Guide​

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You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. appears when a user presses ⊞ Win+Shift+/ (or as we like to think, ⊞ Win+?) and shows the available shortcuts for the current state of the desktop. You can also change this setting and press and hold ⊞ Win.

Video Conference Mute​

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You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. is a quick way to globally "mute" both your microphone and camera using ⊞ Win+Shift+Q while on a conference call, regardless of the application that currently has focus. This requires Windows 10 1903 (build 18362) or later.

Languages​

Currently, PowerToys is available in the following languages: Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish, Turkish.

Note that new elements of the app will often not yet be translated in the first version release.

Requirements​

  • Windows 11 or Windows 10 v1903 (18362) or newer.
  • You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. or a newer 3.1.x runtime. The installer will handle this if not present.
  • x64 architecture currently supported. ARM support to become available at a later date.
To ensure that your machine meets these requirements, check your Windows version and build number by selecting ⊞ Win+R, then type winver and press OK. Or enter the ver command in Windows Command Prompt. You can update to the latest Windows version in the Windows Settings.

PowerToys history​

Inspired by the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., this reboot provides power users with ways to squeeze more efficiency out of the Windows shell and customize it for individual workflows. An overview of the original PowerToys can be found here: You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..

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