Microsoft has released PowerToys v0.101.2312.0 Preview, focusing on maintenance and usability improvements in preparation for the stable release. Key fixes include restoring the functionality of the Win+Shift+/ shortcut for the Shortcut Guide, ensuring transparency in SVG thumbnails, and adding regression tests to prevent previous issues from recurring. Additional updates involve the migration of legacy Screen Ruler settings, the relocation of the "New" feature badge to Window Hopper, and the introduction of a PoetSearch plugin for PowerToys Run. This maintenance build emphasizes automated test coverage and defensive coding to enhance the user experience and streamline future development processes
Microsoft PowerToys v0.101.2312.0 Preview Released: Shortcut Guide Fix, SVG Transparency, and Regression Tests
Microsoft has released PowerToys v0.101.2312.0 Preview, a maintenance-driven build designed to harden the upcoming 0.101 stable release against usability regressions. Major fixes address a broken Win+Shift+/ shortcut for the Shortcut Guide, preserve transparency in SVG thumbnails, and add a regression test to prevent hardcoded API settings from breaking Advanced Paste. The update also resolves a Settings crash caused by legacy Screen Ruler measurements, moves the "New" feature badge to Window Hopper, and introduces a PoetSearch plugin for PowerToys Run. With four installer variants now available, this release prioritizes automated test coverage and defensive coding to ensure smoother adoption of the stable cycle.
