// troubleshooting guide · microsoft powertoys
PowerToys Not Working After Update
- Status
- Workaround available
- platforms:
- Windows 10, Windows 11
- updated:
- November 15, 2026
- reports:
- 4
- Method
- how we research
RUNBOOK · powertoys/not-working-after-update4 FIXES
// quick answer
Major releases sometimes break modules (0.97.0 crashes, 0.102 File Locksmith/Quick Accent/Mouse Without Borders bugs). Install the follow-up hotfix, re-check that modules are still enabled, and restart.
Most likely fix: Install the hotfix
How to fix it
// try these in order, the most common fix is first
FIX 1Install the hotfix
- 01Settings > General > Check for updates
- 02Hotfixes like 0.97.1/0.97.2 and 0.102.3001/0.102.3101 followed buggy releases within days
Did this fix it?FIX 2Re-check module toggles
- 01Open each utility page in Settings and confirm it is enabled
Did this fix it?FIX 3Restart PowerToys or reboot
- 01Exit from the tray and start it again
Did this fix it?FIX 4Roll back if needed
- 01Download the previous version from GitHub releases and reinstall until a fix ships
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
After updating, a utility crashes, disappears from the tray, or its shortcut stops working.
Why it happens
- C-01Regression in the new release
- C-02Module toggled off during update
- C-03Old process still running
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