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

Microsoft PowerToys

Microsoft PowerToys 0.97.2

  -  381 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 0.97.2.


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:

Advanced Paste:
- Fixed a crash in the Advanced Paste settings page caused by null values during JSON deserialization

Image Resizer:
- Fixed Image Resizer not working after upgrading PowerToys on Windows 10 by properly cleaning up legacy sparse app packages

Quick Access and Measure Tool:
- Fixed crash related to IsShownInSwitchers property when Explorer is not running

Color Picker:
- Fixed contrast issue in Color picker UI

Command Palette:
- Fixed an issue where some Command Palette PowerToys Extension strings were not localised

Cursor Wrap:
- Fixed "Automatically activate on utility startup" setting not persisting when disabled
- Added option to disable Cursor Wrapping when only a single monitor is connected

LightSwitch:
- Fixed Light Switch startup logic to correctly apply the appropriate theme on launch

Workspaces:
- Fixed overlay positioning issue in workspace snapshot draw caused by DPI-aware coordinate mismatch