PowerToys (Preview)

How to uninstall PowerToys (Preview) from your computer

PowerToys (Preview) is a software application. This page is comprised of details on how to remove it from your computer. It was created for Windows by Microsoft Corporation. You can find out more on Microsoft Corporation or check for application updates here. PowerToys (Preview) is usually installed in the C:\Program Files\PowerToys directory, depending on the user's option. You can uninstall PowerToys (Preview) by clicking on the Start menu of Windows and pasting the command line MsiExec.exe /I{DED29EDD-F6DE-4B52-B070-260055565001}. Keep in mind that you might get a notification for administrator rights. The application's main executable file occupies 1.15 MB (1205640 bytes) on disk and is named PowerToys.exe.

PowerToys (Preview) is comprised of the following executables which occupy 10.09 MB (10581088 bytes) on disk:

• PowerToys.ActionRunner.exe (765.87 KB)
• PowerToys.exe (1.15 MB)
• PowerToys.Update.exe (909.38 KB)
• PowerToys.Awake.exe (241.39 KB)
• ColorPickerUI.exe (299.88 KB)
• FancyZonesEditor.exe (231.87 KB)
• PowerToys.FancyZones.exe (1.30 MB)
• ImageResizer.exe (295.38 KB)
• PowerToys.KeyboardManagerEditor.exe (1.48 MB)
• PowerToys.KeyboardManagerEngine.exe (1,001.88 KB)
• PowerLauncher.exe (194.38 KB)
• PowerToys.ShortcutGuide.exe (917.38 KB)
• Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.exe (352.87 KB)
• PowerToys.Settings.exe (277.88 KB)
• BugReportTool.exe (504.89 KB)
• WebcamReportTool.exe (324.39 KB)

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The current page applies to PowerToys (Preview) version 0.43.0 only. You can find below info on other application versions of PowerToys (Preview):

• 0.29.0
• 0.29.3
• 0.31.1
• 0.31.2
• 0.33.1
• 0.56.1
• 0.35.0
• 0.37.0
• 0.37.2
• 0.36.0
• 0.41.3
• 0.41.4
• 0.45.0
• 0.41.2
• 0.46.0
• 0.48.1
• 0.47.0
• 0.49.0
• 0.49.1
• 0.47.1
• 0.51.0
• 0.51.1
• 0.55.0
• 0.53.3
• 0.53.1
• 0.55.2
• 0.55.1
• 0.57.0
• 0.57.2
• 0.56.2
• 0.59.1
• 0.58.0
• 0.59.0
• 0.60.1
• 0.61.0
• 0.61.1
• 0.60.0
• 0.62.0
• 0.63.0
• 0.62.1
• 0.64.1
• 0.64.0
• 0.65.0
• 0.66.0
• 0.67.0
• 0.67.1
• 0.68.0
• 0.68.1
• 0.69.1
• 0.69.0
• 0.70.1
• 0.70.0
• 0.71.0
• 0.72.0
• 0.73.0
• 0.74.0
• 0.74.1
• 0.75.0
• 0.75.1
• 0.76.0
• 0.76.2
• 0.76.1
• 0.78.0
• 0.77.0
• 0.80.0
• 0.81.0
• 0.79.0
• 0.80.1
• 0.81.1
• 0.82.0
• 0.82.1
• 0.83.0
• 0.84.1
• 0.84.0
• 0.85.1
• 0.85.0
• 0.86.0
• 0.87.0
• 0.87.1
• 0.89.0
• 0.88.0
• 0.90.0
• 0.90.1

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Many files, folders and registry data will not be deleted when you are trying to remove PowerToys (Preview) from your PC.

Folders left behind when you uninstall PowerToys (Preview):

• C:\Program Files\PowerToys

The files below remain on your disk by PowerToys (Preview) when you uninstall it:

• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\BackgroundActivatorDLL.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\concrt140.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\License.rtf
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\Awake\AwakeModuleInterface.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\Awake\ManagedCommon.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\Awake\ManagedTelemetry.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\Awake\Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.Lib.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\Awake\Microsoft.Win32.Registry.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\Awake\Microsoft.Win32.SystemEvents.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\Awake\NLog.config
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\Awake\NLog.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\Awake\PowerToys.Awake.deps.json
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\Awake\PowerToys.Awake.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\Awake\PowerToys.Awake.exe
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\Awake\PowerToys.Awake.runtimeconfig.json
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\Awake\PowerToysInterop.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\Awake\Runtimes\Win\Lib\netcoreapp2.1\System.Security.Principal.Windows.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\Awake\Runtimes\Win\Lib\netcoreapp3.0\Microsoft.Win32.SystemEvents.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\Awake\Runtimes\Win\Lib\netcoreapp3.0\System.Drawing.Common.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\Awake\Runtimes\Win\Lib\netcoreapp3.0\System.Windows.Extensions.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\Awake\Runtimes\Win\Lib\netstandard2.0\Microsoft.Win32.Registry.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\Awake\Runtimes\Win\Lib\netstandard2.0\System.Runtime.Caching.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\Awake\Runtimes\Win\Lib\netstandard2.0\System.Security.AccessControl.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\Awake\Runtimes\Win\Lib\netstandard2.0\System.Security.Cryptography.ProtectedData.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\Awake\System.CommandLine.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\Awake\System.Configuration.ConfigurationManager.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\Awake\System.Drawing.Common.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\Awake\System.IO.Abstractions.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\Awake\System.Reactive.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\Awake\System.Runtime.Caching.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\Awake\System.Runtime.CompilerServices.Unsafe.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\Awake\System.Security.AccessControl.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\Awake\System.Security.Cryptography.ProtectedData.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\Awake\System.Security.Permissions.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\Awake\System.Security.Principal.Windows.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\Awake\System.Text.Encodings.Web.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\Awake\System.Text.Json.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\Awake\System.Windows.Extensions.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\ColorPicker\ColorPicker.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\ColorPicker\ColorPickerUI.deps.json
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\ColorPicker\ColorPickerUI.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\ColorPicker\ColorPickerUI.exe
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\ColorPicker\ColorPickerUI.runtimeconfig.json
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\ColorPicker\ControlzEx.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\ColorPicker\cs\ColorPickerUI.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\ColorPicker\de\ColorPickerUI.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\ColorPicker\es\ColorPickerUI.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\ColorPicker\fr\ColorPickerUI.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\ColorPicker\hu\ColorPickerUI.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\ColorPicker\it\ColorPickerUI.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\ColorPicker\ja\ColorPickerUI.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\ColorPicker\ko\ColorPickerUI.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\ColorPicker\ManagedCommon.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\ColorPicker\ManagedTelemetry.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\ColorPicker\Microsoft.PowerToys.Common.UI.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\ColorPicker\Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.Lib.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\ColorPicker\Microsoft.Xaml.Behaviors.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\ColorPicker\ModernWpf.Controls.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\ColorPicker\ModernWpf.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\ColorPicker\nl\ColorPickerUI.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\ColorPicker\pl\ColorPickerUI.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\ColorPicker\PowerToysInterop.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\ColorPicker\pt-BR\ColorPickerUI.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\ColorPicker\pt-PT\ColorPickerUI.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\ColorPicker\Resources\colorPicker.cur
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\ColorPicker\Resources\icon.ico
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\ColorPicker\ru\ColorPickerUI.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\ColorPicker\sv\ColorPickerUI.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\ColorPicker\System.ComponentModel.Composition.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\ColorPicker\System.IO.Abstractions.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\ColorPicker\System.Runtime.CompilerServices.Unsafe.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\ColorPicker\System.Text.Encodings.Web.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\ColorPicker\System.Text.Json.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\ColorPicker\tr\ColorPickerUI.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\ColorPicker\zh-Hans\ColorPickerUI.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\ColorPicker\zh-Hant\ColorPickerUI.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FancyZones\ControlzEx.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FancyZones\cs\FancyZonesEditor.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FancyZones\de\FancyZonesEditor.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FancyZones\es\FancyZonesEditor.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FancyZones\FancyZonesEditor.deps.json
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FancyZones\FancyZonesEditor.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FancyZones\FancyZonesEditor.exe
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FancyZones\FancyZonesEditor.runtimeconfig.json
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FancyZones\FancyZonesModuleInterface.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FancyZones\fr\FancyZonesEditor.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FancyZones\hu\FancyZonesEditor.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FancyZones\it\FancyZonesEditor.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FancyZones\ja\FancyZonesEditor.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FancyZones\ko\FancyZonesEditor.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FancyZones\ManagedCommon.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FancyZones\ManagedTelemetry.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FancyZones\Microsoft.PowerToys.Common.UI.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FancyZones\Microsoft.Xaml.Behaviors.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FancyZones\ModernWpf.Controls.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FancyZones\ModernWpf.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FancyZones\nl\FancyZonesEditor.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FancyZones\pl\FancyZonesEditor.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FancyZones\PowerToys.FancyZones.exe
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FancyZones\PowerToysInterop.dll

Registry that is not removed:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\DDE92DEDED6F25B40B07620055650510
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{DED29EDD-F6DE-4B52-B070-260055565001}

Use regedit.exe to remove the following additional values from the Windows Registry:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\DDE92DEDED6F25B40B07620055650510\ProductName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\PowerToys\
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\WINDOWS\Installer\{DED29EDD-F6DE-4B52-B070-260055565001}\

A way to remove PowerToys (Preview) using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

PowerToys (Preview) is a program offered by Microsoft Corporation. Frequently, users want to erase it. Sometimes this can be troublesome because removing this manually requires some advanced knowledge related to Windows program uninstallation. One of the best SIMPLE action to erase PowerToys (Preview) is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here is how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your Windows system, install it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very potent uninstaller and general utility to maximize the performance of your Windows PC.

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• go to Download Link
• download the program by pressing the green DOWNLOAD NOW button
• set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to get familiar with Advanced Uninstaller PRO's design and wealth of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful system optimizer.

3. Press the General Tools button


4. Press the Uninstall Programs tool


5. All the applications installed on your PC will appear

6. Scroll the list of applications until you locate PowerToys (Preview) or simply click the Search field and type in "PowerToys (Preview)". If it exists on your system the PowerToys (Preview) program will be found very quickly. When you click PowerToys (Preview) in the list of programs, the following information regarding the program is available to you:

• Star rating (in the lower left corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other people have regarding PowerToys (Preview), ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Reviews by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
• Technical information regarding the application you want to remove, by pressing the Properties button.

7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will appear. accept the removal by pressing Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then remove PowerToys (Preview).


8. After uninstalling PowerToys (Preview), Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Click Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items of PowerToys (Preview) which have been left behind will be detected and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing PowerToys (Preview) using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your system.

Your Windows computer will remain clean, speedy and able to run without errors or problems.

Disclaimer

The text above is not a recommendation to remove PowerToys (Preview) by Microsoft Corporation from your PC, nor are we saying that PowerToys (Preview) by Microsoft Corporation is not a good application for your computer. This page only contains detailed info on how to remove PowerToys (Preview) in case you decide this is what you want to do. The information above contains registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.