Updated PowerToys now detects failed PowerShell commands and recommends alternative packages with winget
The ‘Command Not Found’ module automatically detects failed commands in PowerShell 7.4.
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What you need to know
After bringingnew File Explorer add-onsto Windows 11 and Windows 10 users, Microsoft has releaseda new update for PowerToys, bringing it to version 0.77.0. The update ships with a new utility, Command Not Found PowerShell 7.4 module. The module is designed to detect failed commands in PowerShell 7.4. It’s also in place to recommend a package to install using winget.
Additionally, the update also features multiple fixes for bugs affecting the app’s user experience as well as general quality-of-life improvements.
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Here’s the full changelog for the update:
A collection of utilities aimed at power users on Windows, PowerToys continues to integrate new features that improve your experience with the OS.
Microsoft Store|GitHub
POWERTOYS V0.77: WHAT’S NEW
Highlights
POWERTOYS V0.77: OTHER CHANGES AND IMPROVEMENTS
General
AlwaysOnTop
Command Not Found
Environment Variables
FancyZones
File Explorer add-ons
Hosts File Editor
Image Resizer
Keyboard Manager
Peek
PowerToys Run
Quick Accent
Settings
Documentation
Development
The new module is disabled by default, so you’ll need to navigate through the settings to enable the feature. What’s more, you’ll need to install PowerShell 7.4 for the module to function as expected.
If Microsoft PowerToys is installed on your PC, you should’ve received a notification alerting you to upgrade to the latest version. Alternatively, you can trigger the update manually by launching the app, clicking onGeneral,followed by theCheck for Updates, and then theInstall Nowbutton.
A collection of utilities aimed at power users on Windows, PowerToys continues to integrate new features that improve your experience with the OS.
Microsoft Store|GitHub
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