How to Download & Install PowerToys on Windows 10

With Windows 95, Microsoft introduced a program known as ‘PowerToys’. PowerToys is a set of tools designed to enhance and improve the Windows operating system’s experience. The PowerToys is also seen on Windows XP, and it’s again made available for Windows 10.

What is PowerToys?

PowerToys is a set of freeware system utilities designed for power users. The utilities of PowerToys were meant to maximize productivity or add more customization options.

Previously, PowerToys was available only for Windows 95 and Windows XP. However, recently it was made available for Windows 10. The new PowerToys utility for Windows 10 is designed to enhance and improve Windows 10 in useful ways.

PowerToys for Windows 10 can do a wide range of things like renaming multiple files, resizing images in bulk, re-mapping keyboard buttons, identifying any color displayed on the screen, etc.

We will talk about the features of PowerToys in later articles. In this article, we will share a detailed guide on how to download & install PowerToys in Windows 10.

Also Read: How to Install Windows 10 From Pendrive/USB

Download & Install PowerToys on Windows 10

As of now, PowerToys is not available through the Microsoft Store. However, interested users can still download it from the GitHub link. Follow some of the simple steps below to install PowerToys in Windows 10.

1. Open this GitHub Link and download the PowerToys executable file.

download the PowerToys executable file

2. Run the executable file and wait until the installation completes.

Run the executable file

3. Once completed, launch the PowerToys application from the notification area (system tray).

launch the PowerToys application

4. Right-click on the Powertoys icon and select Settings.

select 'Settings.'

5. Now you will see a screen like below. You will find the features on the left pane of the screen.

PowerToys

6. To update Powertoys, click on the General tab and the Check for updates button.

'Check for updates' button

That’s it! You are done. This is how you can download & install PowerToys on Windows 10.

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