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

Microsoft PowerToys

Microsoft PowerToys 0.57.2

  -  60 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 0.57.2.


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:

Fixed:
- AlwaysOnTop windows would lose their topmost status sometimes. It'll be reapplied when detected
- PowerToys Run would consume 100% of the CPU when many changes were done on settings
- FancyZones not restoring rounded corners after unsnapping bug is fixed
- Not everyone was happy with FancyZones removing rounded corners on Windows 11. This is now a setting
- Settings would get stuck in a loop checking for updates too frequently. This is fixed
- PowerToys Run can now run programs as a different user
- PowerToys Run WindowWalker crashed on startup on certain Virtual Desktop configurations. This is fixed
- New installations or updates of VS Code were not being picked up by PowerToys Run
- PowerToys Run was taking a long time to show queries on configurations with many network interfaces. This is fixed
- Some applications were not being resnapped to a Zone as they were restarted. This is fixed
- Sign the PowerToys .msi file bundled in the .exe installer
- Special shortcuts like Control Panel and File Explorer appear again in PowerToys Run
- Improve FancyZones Editor grid editor support for screen readers
- Update the .net core installed version to 3.1.23, containing security fixes
- Fix crash on Developer File Preview when the setting file is not created yet
- Fix FancyZones bug when restoring original size of windows when unsnapping on certain display scalings
- Additional logging for the Windows Terminal plugin in PowerToys Run