Power Toys: v0.97.1 Release
Release date:
January 27, 2026
Previous version:
v0.97.0
(released January 19, 2026)
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Contributors:
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Installer Hashes
| Description | Filename | sha256 hash |
|----------------|----------|----------|
| Per user - x64 | PowerToysUserSetup-0.97.1-x64.exe | DB4AE01B6A8A9FC056A8A5FA579AA276D5E713455532AF33D11895FA381FAA0D|
| Per user - ARM64 | PowerToysUserSetup-0.97.1-arm64.exe | B16A1AEE649C82DA4062B7BD2ADBE68A9928CD5FF567BFA9098C0D70EE3653A5|
| Machine wide - x64 | PowerToysSetup-0.97.1-x64.exe | 9D1E3337B79FD6C30463EB6EE5D58D1DE63018BC99516B982EF4423A75FC9686|
| Machine wide - ARM64 | PowerToysSetup-0.97.1-arm64.exe | C5445FE4D5B157EE9605B58036E75C9B63064B2EA0132D0C4719EC7C63F65D66|
Highlights
This patch release fixes several important stability issues identified in v0.97.0 based on incoming reports. Check out the v0.97.0 notes for the full list of changes.
Advanced Paste
- #44862: Fixed Settings UI advanced paste page crash by using correct settings repository for null checking.
Command Palette
- #44886: Fixed personalization section not appearing by using latest MSIX for installation.
- #44938: Fixed loading of icons from internet shortcuts. Thanks @jiripolasek!
- #45076: Fixed potential deadlock from lazy-loading AppListItem details. Thanks @jiripolasek!
Cursor Wrap
- #44936: Added improved multi-monitor support; Added laptop lid close detection for dynamic monitor topology updates. Thanks @mikehall-ms!
- #44936: Added new 'Wrap mode' setting to constrain wrapping to horizontal-only, vertical-only, or both directions. Thanks @mikehall-ms!
<img width="404" height="329" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/89eebccc-f29d-440d-89d0-7b47a15fe4a3" />
Peek
- #44995: Fixed Space key triggering Peek during file rename, search, or address bar typing.
PowerRename
- #44944: Fixed regex
$ not working, preventing users from adding text at the end of filenames.
Runner
- #44931: Monochrome tray icon now adapts to Windows system theme instead of app theme.
- #44982: Fixed right-click menu to dynamically update based on Quick Access enabled/disabled state.
GPO / Enterprise
- #45028: Added CursorWrap policy definition to ADMX templates. Thanks @htcfreek!