PowerToys now listed in Windows 11 Microsoft Store
Now that it’s listed in the Microsoft Store, PowerToys will be easier to find.
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What you need to know
Microsoft’s PowerToys is a popular app among power users on Windows 10 andWindows 11. Now, the app is also available through the Windows 11 Microsoft Store. Previously, PowerToys was only available for download through GitHub or by using a package manager such aswinget.
PowerToys is a collection of tools aimed at power users of Windows. It includes nine utilities at the moment, including PowerRename, an image resizer, and a quick launcher called PowerToys Run. Microsoft recently rolled out anexperimental video conference mute featureto PowerToys in version 0.46.0.
Some of the features in PowerToys inspired functionality in Windows 11. For example, PowerToys has a FancyZones feature for window management and snapping. Some aspects of FancyZones have been worked into Windows 11 as native functionality.
Despite being in the Microsoft Store on Windows 11, PowerToys uses its own installer. This is possible because the new Microsoft Store allows developers to submit unpackaged Win32 apps. The app won’t automatically install through the Microsoft Store and requires some additional permissions to work.
Since announcing Windows 11 and the new Microsoft Store, there’s been an increased emphasis on getting Microsoft’s own apps into it.Visual Studio 2019 and Visual Studio Code arrived in the Microsoft Storein August 2021. Microsoft Edge is also listed in the Microsoft Store, and we expect Microsoft Teams to be listed in the future.
PowerToys includes a collection of utilities aimed at power users on Windows. Now, you can find it in the Windows 11 Microsoft Store.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
