PowerToys Gets Bug Fixes for Command Palette and Input Issues

Microsoft has released PowerToys 0.99.1 shortly after version 0.99, addressing several bugs that affected newly introduced features. The update focuses on stability improvements and fixes for tools like Command Palette, Grab and Move, and Power Display.

The release comes as a quick follow-up after users reported issues with crashes, input conflicts, and inconsistent settings behavior. This patch aims to make the latest additions more reliable in everyday use.

Command Palette fixes

The Command Palette received multiple fixes targeting stability and usability problems:

• Fixed a startup crash caused by null DockSettings
• Resolved issue where dock label settings did not persist across sessions

Grab And Move improvements

Microsoft also addressed input-related issues in the Grab And Move tool:

• Fixed bug where releasing the Alt key blocked input in other apps
• Prevented dragging system surfaces like the Start menu
• Resolved conflict where the “G” key was blocked or triggered Xbox Game Bar

Power Display updates

Power Display saw several improvements focused on reliability and user safety:

• Added diagnostic logging for display detection issues
• Set default states (input source, color temperature, power) to off
• Introduced confirmation dialog for disruptive display changes
• Improved localization for built-in display names

Availability and context

PowerToys 0.99.1 is available through GitHub and the Microsoft Store. This update does not introduce new features but refines the experience introduced in version 0.99.

Microsoft continues to iterate quickly on its developer tools. Alongside this release, updates for Visual Studio Code and new Excel features were also rolled out recently, showing a broader push toward improving productivity tools across its ecosystem.

Via Neowin