PowerToys 0.90.1 Released: Key Improvements and Fixes
The latest version of PowerToys, 0.90.1, has been released as a patch designed to address stability issues identified in the previous version, 0.90. This update resolves a number of critical problems, including issues with installation through WinGet, difficulties in launching the command palette, crashes when running with administrator privileges, and dependency installation challenges. Additionally, the .NET package has been updated to version 9.0.4. The release is available for both x64 and ARM64 users.
Release Details: PowerToys v0.90.1
This patch is focused on enhancing user experience by fixing important issues that had been reported. For a comprehensive view of the changes made in version 0.90.0, users can refer to the full release notes.
Installer Hashes for Download:
- Per user - x64: PowerToysUserSetup-0.90.1-x64.exe (SHA256: CDAF760E86D350F9FCDE7ABD0950F1C0D5E6BDC2401169E12D8FD5F82A2285D5)
- Per user - ARM64: PowerToysUserSetup-0.90.1-arm64.exe (SHA256: E26B1F27C04358A112B5D10D4ED98ABB51399DCB5C1DD2A9017D2007E9AE33AF)
- Machine wide - x64: PowerToysSetup-0.90.1-x64.exe (SHA256: 0DF50C8896C73F0CC7C4E291E55350B87142824588DA6EF6334A9065392F44F5)
- Machine wide - ARM64: PowerToysSetup-0.90.1-arm64.exe (SHA256: 9356847E88A7DD43DFE428E6AA8E35B196CE7B24CC30D1C3D6771167FFC8C1E7)
Key Highlights of the Update:
- Fixed Installation Issues: Resolved the installation problem when using WinGet (#38422).
- Command Palette Launch: Addressed the issue preventing the Command Palette from launching if WinGet was not present (#38440).
- Administrator Crash Fix: Eliminated crashes when launching the Command Palette with administrator rights (#38460).
- Dependency Installation: Corrected the issue where the Command Palette attempted to install existing dependencies (#38531).
- .NET Package Update: Updated the .NET package to version 9.0.4, with thanks to contributor @snickler (#38676).
This update showcases Microsoft’s commitment to improving PowerToys based on community feedback and software performance metrics.
Future Developments and Community Engagement:
As PowerToys continues to evolve, users are encouraged to participate in discussions and submit feedback through the official channels. The community's input is invaluable for identifying areas for improvement and shaping future releases. With a proactive approach to updates, PowerToys aims to enhance productivity for users across various Windows platforms, ensuring a reliable and efficient toolset
The latest version of PowerToys, 0.90.1, has been released as a patch designed to address stability issues identified in the previous version, 0.90. This update resolves a number of critical problems, including issues with installation through WinGet, difficulties in launching the command palette, crashes when running with administrator privileges, and dependency installation challenges. Additionally, the .NET package has been updated to version 9.0.4. The release is available for both x64 and ARM64 users.
Release Details: PowerToys v0.90.1
This patch is focused on enhancing user experience by fixing important issues that had been reported. For a comprehensive view of the changes made in version 0.90.0, users can refer to the full release notes.
Installer Hashes for Download:
- Per user - x64: PowerToysUserSetup-0.90.1-x64.exe (SHA256: CDAF760E86D350F9FCDE7ABD0950F1C0D5E6BDC2401169E12D8FD5F82A2285D5)
- Per user - ARM64: PowerToysUserSetup-0.90.1-arm64.exe (SHA256: E26B1F27C04358A112B5D10D4ED98ABB51399DCB5C1DD2A9017D2007E9AE33AF)
- Machine wide - x64: PowerToysSetup-0.90.1-x64.exe (SHA256: 0DF50C8896C73F0CC7C4E291E55350B87142824588DA6EF6334A9065392F44F5)
- Machine wide - ARM64: PowerToysSetup-0.90.1-arm64.exe (SHA256: 9356847E88A7DD43DFE428E6AA8E35B196CE7B24CC30D1C3D6771167FFC8C1E7)
Key Highlights of the Update:
- Fixed Installation Issues: Resolved the installation problem when using WinGet (#38422).
- Command Palette Launch: Addressed the issue preventing the Command Palette from launching if WinGet was not present (#38440).
- Administrator Crash Fix: Eliminated crashes when launching the Command Palette with administrator rights (#38460).
- Dependency Installation: Corrected the issue where the Command Palette attempted to install existing dependencies (#38531).
- .NET Package Update: Updated the .NET package to version 9.0.4, with thanks to contributor @snickler (#38676).
This update showcases Microsoft’s commitment to improving PowerToys based on community feedback and software performance metrics.
Future Developments and Community Engagement:
As PowerToys continues to evolve, users are encouraged to participate in discussions and submit feedback through the official channels. The community's input is invaluable for identifying areas for improvement and shaping future releases. With a proactive approach to updates, PowerToys aims to enhance productivity for users across various Windows platforms, ensuring a reliable and efficient toolset
PowerToys 0.90.1 released
PowerToys 0.90.1 is a patch release aimed at enhancing stability in the previous version. This update resolves various issues, including installation from WinGet, command palette launch problems, crashes occurring with administrator privileges, challenges related to dependency installation, and updates the .NET package to version 9.0.4. The update is now accessible for x64 and ARM64 users.
