PowerToys Run is a quick launcher for power users that has additional capabilities without sacrificing performance. It is open source and modular for additional plugins. Press Alt+Space and start typing!
- Windows 10 version 1903 or higher
Search for applications, folders, or files
Search for running processes (previously WindowWalker)
Clickable buttons with keyboard shortcuts
Invoke Shell Plugin using "> "
Do a simple calculation using calculator
| Settings | Action |
|---|---|
| Maximum number of results | Maximum number of results shown without scrolling on PowerToys Run |
| Open PowerToys Run shortcut | The keyboard shortcut to open/hide PowerToys Run |
| Shortcuts | Action |
|---|---|
| Alt+Space | Open or hide PowerToys Run |
| Esc | Hide PowerToys Run |
| Ctrl+Shift+Enter | (Only applicable to applications) Open the selected application as administrator |
| Ctrl+Shift+E | (Only applicable to applications and files) Open containing folder in File Explorer |
| Ctrl+C | (Only applicable to folders and files) Copy path location |
| Tab | Navigate through the search result and context menu buttons |
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'>' entered at the beginning disappears when you choose an option through keyboard navigation
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Reducing number of shown results doesn't resize search result properly
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Context menu buttons sometimes are not showing when hovered with mouse
For a list of all known issues/suggestions, check it out here.