PowerToys (Preview)

A guide to uninstall PowerToys (Preview) from your system

PowerToys (Preview) is a Windows program. Read more about how to uninstall it from your PC. It is written by Microsoft Corporation. You can find out more on Microsoft Corporation or check for application updates here. The application is usually installed in the C:\Program Files\PowerToys directory. Keep in mind that this location can vary depending on the user's choice. MsiExec.exe /I{28C1DE41-8926-479A-901C-A5C9E2CE469B} is the full command line if you want to remove PowerToys (Preview). PowerToys.exe is the PowerToys (Preview)'s primary executable file and it takes around 1.20 MB (1256840 bytes) on disk.

The executable files below are installed alongside PowerToys (Preview). They take about 4.46 MB (4678448 bytes) on disk.

• action_runner.exe (845.87 KB)
• PowerToys.exe (1.20 MB)
• PowerToysSettings.exe (463.90 KB)
• ColorPickerUI.exe (299.88 KB)
• FancyZonesEditor.exe (231.86 KB)
• ImageResizer.exe (295.40 KB)
• PowerLauncher.exe (194.37 KB)
• Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.exe (306.90 KB)
• PowerToys.Settings.exe (252.88 KB)
• BugReportTool.exe (450.36 KB)

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The information on this page is only about version 0.35.0 of PowerToys (Preview). Click on the links below for other PowerToys (Preview) versions:

• 0.29.0
• 0.29.3
• 0.31.1
• 0.31.2
• 0.56.1
• 0.33.1
• 0.36.0
• 0.37.0
• 0.37.2
• 0.41.3
• 0.41.4
• 0.43.0
• 0.41.2
• 0.45.0
• 0.47.0
• 0.48.1
• 0.47.1
• 0.46.0
• 0.49.0
• 0.49.1
• 0.51.0
• 0.51.1
• 0.55.2
• 0.53.1
• 0.53.3
• 0.55.0
• 0.55.1
• 0.57.2
• 0.57.0
• 0.56.2
• 0.59.1
• 0.59.0
• 0.58.0
• 0.60.1
• 0.61.0
• 0.61.1
• 0.60.0
• 0.62.0
• 0.62.1
• 0.64.1
• 0.63.0
• 0.64.0
• 0.65.0
• 0.66.0
• 0.67.1
• 0.67.0
• 0.68.1
• 0.68.0
• 0.70.0
• 0.69.0
• 0.70.1
• 0.69.1
• 0.72.0
• 0.71.0
• 0.74.1
• 0.73.0
• 0.74.0
• 0.75.0
• 0.75.1
• 0.76.0
• 0.76.2
• 0.76.1
• 0.78.0
• 0.77.0
• 0.79.0
• 0.80.0
• 0.81.0
• 0.80.1
• 0.82.0
• 0.81.1
• 0.82.1
• 0.83.0
• 0.84.1
• 0.85.1
• 0.84.0
• 0.85.0
• 0.86.0
• 0.87.0
• 0.87.1
• 0.88.0
• 0.89.0
• 0.90.0
• 0.90.1

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Some files and registry entries are frequently left behind when you uninstall PowerToys (Preview).

You should delete the folders below after you uninstall PowerToys (Preview):

• C:\Program Files\PowerToys

Files remaining:

• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\action_runner.exe
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\BackgroundActivatorDLL.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\concrt140.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\License.rtf
• 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.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\fancyzones.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\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\pt-BR\FancyZonesEditor.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FancyZones\pt-PT\FancyZonesEditor.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FancyZones\ru\FancyZonesEditor.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FancyZones\sv\FancyZonesEditor.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FancyZones\System.IO.Abstractions.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FancyZones\System.Text.Json.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FancyZones\tr\FancyZonesEditor.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FancyZones\zh-Hans\FancyZonesEditor.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FancyZones\zh-Hant\FancyZonesEditor.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FileExplorerPreview\cs\MarkdownPreviewHandler.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FileExplorerPreview\cs\SvgPreviewHandler.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FileExplorerPreview\de\MarkdownPreviewHandler.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FileExplorerPreview\de\SvgPreviewHandler.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FileExplorerPreview\es\MarkdownPreviewHandler.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FileExplorerPreview\es\SvgPreviewHandler.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FileExplorerPreview\fr\MarkdownPreviewHandler.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FileExplorerPreview\fr\SvgPreviewHandler.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FileExplorerPreview\HtmlAgilityPack.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FileExplorerPreview\hu\MarkdownPreviewHandler.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FileExplorerPreview\hu\SvgPreviewHandler.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FileExplorerPreview\it\MarkdownPreviewHandler.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FileExplorerPreview\it\SvgPreviewHandler.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FileExplorerPreview\ja\MarkdownPreviewHandler.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FileExplorerPreview\ja\SvgPreviewHandler.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FileExplorerPreview\ko\MarkdownPreviewHandler.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FileExplorerPreview\ko\SvgPreviewHandler.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FileExplorerPreview\ManagedTelemetry.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FileExplorerPreview\Markdig.Signed.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FileExplorerPreview\MarkdownPreviewHandler.comhost.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FileExplorerPreview\MarkdownPreviewHandler.deps.json
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FileExplorerPreview\MarkdownPreviewHandler.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FileExplorerPreview\MarkdownPreviewHandler.runtimeconfig.json
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FileExplorerPreview\nl\MarkdownPreviewHandler.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FileExplorerPreview\nl\SvgPreviewHandler.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FileExplorerPreview\pl\MarkdownPreviewHandler.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FileExplorerPreview\pl\SvgPreviewHandler.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FileExplorerPreview\powerpreview.dll
• C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\FileExplorerPreview\PreviewHandlerCommon.deps.json

Frequently the following registry keys will not be uninstalled:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\14ED1C826298A97409C15A9C2EEC64B9

Open regedit.exe in order to remove the following values:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\PowerToys\PowerToys.exe.ApplicationCompany
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\PowerToys\PowerToys.exe.FriendlyAppName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\14ED1C826298A97409C15A9C2EEC64B9\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\{21EFEBE5-45DF-479D-8ED1-BF733D4315BB}\

A way to erase PowerToys (Preview) from your computer with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

PowerToys (Preview) is an application offered by the software company Microsoft Corporation. Sometimes, people choose to erase this application. This can be easier said than done because uninstalling this by hand requires some knowledge regarding removing Windows programs manually. The best SIMPLE solution to erase PowerToys (Preview) is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here are some detailed instructions about how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your system, install it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is the best uninstaller and general utility to clean your PC.

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

2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take some time to get familiar with Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and wealth of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful Windows optimizer.

3. Click on the General Tools category


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs button


5. All the programs existing on the PC will appear

6. Navigate the list of programs until you locate PowerToys (Preview) or simply click the Search feature and type in "PowerToys (Preview)". The PowerToys (Preview) app will be found very quickly. Notice that when you select PowerToys (Preview) in the list of programs, the following information about the application is shown to you:

• Star rating (in the lower left corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other people have about PowerToys (Preview), ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Opinions by other people - Click on the Read reviews button.
• Technical information about the app you are about to remove, by pressing the Properties button.

7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will show up. accept the removal by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then uninstall PowerToys (Preview).


8. After removing PowerToys (Preview), Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Click Next to go ahead with the cleanup. All the items of PowerToys (Preview) which have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By uninstalling PowerToys (Preview) with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry entries, files or folders are left behind on your system.

Your Windows computer will remain clean, speedy and ready to take on new tasks.

Disclaimer

This page is not a piece of advice to remove PowerToys (Preview) by Microsoft Corporation from your computer, we are not saying that PowerToys (Preview) by Microsoft Corporation is not a good application. This page only contains detailed instructions on how to remove PowerToys (Preview) supposing you decide this is what you want to do. The information above contains registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.