A set of utilities for power users to tune and streamline their Windows experience

Microsoft PowerToys

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Microsoft PowerToys 0.55.1

  -  59.8 MB  -  Freeware

Sometimes latest versions of the software can cause issues when installed on older devices or devices running an older version of the operating system.

Software makers usually fix these issues but it can take them some time. What you can do in the meantime is to download and install an older version of Microsoft PowerToys 0.55.1.


For those interested in downloading the most recent release of Microsoft PowerToys or reading our review, simply click here.


All old versions distributed on our website are completely virus-free and available for download at no cost.


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What's new in this version:

- Shortcut keys retain taken after disabled for Shortcut Guide, Mouse highlighter, Mouse pointer crosshair. This was a bug we had for a while but with the increased mouse utilities using the shared code path, it was just noticed.
- Fixing a bug where settings wasn't properly saving. This bug was introduced with 0.53 installer update and now is fixed with 0.55.1.
- After install, PT won't automatically start as admin unless dont-elevate arg is used. This bug was introduced with 0.53 installer update and now is fixed with 0.55.1.
- Removed a dead code path and unused DLL
- Mouse pointer crosshairs crashing race condition bug
- Small UX fixes for helping wayfind
- Revert part of a Window Walker improvements in #6084 that did a IsCloak check. This impacted virtual desktop users.

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