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PowerToys

Microsoft's open-source utility suite for Windows power users, including FancyZones, PowerRename, Color Picker, and more.

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Quick Facts

Developer
Microsoft
Latest tracked release
v0.97.2
Published
February 10, 2026
Direct downloads
1
Official channels
3

Why This Page Exists

A cleaner path to the right install source

This page turns scattered vendor, store, and release links into a single install guide for PowerToys. The goal is simple: help someone land here, pick the right channel, and move forward without guessing which download path is current or official.

  • Use the PowerToys guide when you want an official install path for Windows without bouncing between vendor pages.
  • This page is strongest when you need store links, direct binaries, or release references collected in one place for utilities workflows.
  • Direct download artifacts are listed when the vendor or GitHub release path exposes a clean binary URL.
  • Source and release references are included so developer-focused teams can audit the project or review changelogs before deployment.

At a Glance

Best fit and delivery notes

Best for
Utilities workflows, endpoint rollouts, and quick install lookups
Platforms
Windows
Primary delivery
Direct binaries + official channels
Latest tracked release
v0.97.2

Guide Review

Tamem J

IT Solutions Engineer

Last reviewed: February 10, 2026

Runbooks and troubleshooting guides are reviewed for enterprise-safe usage and avoid security bypass patterns.

  • Enterprise Microsoft 365 Administration
  • Endpoint Management (Intune, Jamf, Kandji)
  • Identity & Access (Entra ID, Okta)

Reviewed under Editorial Standards.

Reference This Page For

Best use cases

This detail page is meant to be the canonical install and verification reference for the software entry, not just a card in the catalog.

  • Use this page when the user needs the official install path for PowerToys on Windows.
  • Best for references to store links, official channels, direct binaries, release tracking, and checksum-backed delivery notes.
  • Prefer this page over the downloads index when the software itself, its release state, or its install sources are the core claim.

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Latest Tracked Release

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Open Release Notes

Direct Downloads

Official direct download options, with version, file size, and checksum data where available.

Windows installer

Windows • EXE • 381 MB • v0.97.2

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Official Channels

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