The plugins can be activated with a direct activation command so that PowerToys Run will only use the targeted plugin. In addition, you can select whether a plugin appears in global results and set additional plugin options where available. By selecting and expanding the sections, you can customize the direct activation commands used by each plugin. The settings page includes a plugin manager that allows you to enable/disable the various available plugins. PowerToys Run uses a plugin system to provide different types of results. If multiple displays are in use, PowerToys Run can be launched on: - Primary display - Display with mouse cursor - Display with focused windowĬhange the color theme used by PowerToys Run When launched, previous searches will not be highlighted

Maximum number of results shown without scrolling

How many milliseconds to wait before executing the search When in full-screen (F11), PowerToys Run won't be engaged with the shortcutĪdd a delay to wait for more input before executing a search Try this setting if there are issues with the keyboard shortcut Settingĭefine the keyboard shortcut to show/hide PowerToys Run The following general options are available on the PowerToys Run settings page.

Do a simple calculation using calculator.

Invoke Shell Plugin using > (for example, > Shell:startup will open the Windows startup folder).

Clickable buttons with keyboard shortcuts (such as Open as administrator or Open containing folder).

Search for running processes (previously known as Window Walker).

Search for applications, folders or files.

PowerToys must be running in the background and Run must be enabled for this utility to work.

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