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// Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation
// The Microsoft Corporation licenses this file to you under the MIT license.
// See the LICENSE file in the project root for more information.
using System;
using System.Diagnostics;
using System.Globalization;
using System.IO;
using System.Text.Json;
using System.Threading.Tasks;
using System.Windows;
[New+] Hide existing new - remake (#44979) ## Summary of the Pull Request - Add the ability for users and admins (GPO) to control whether to display built in New on the context menu. - Changes to the setting are immediately reflected in the experience. - Built-in New is restored on uninstall. ## PR Checklist Note: Supersedes https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pull/39843 - [x] **Closes**: [New+] Replace default New entry #37545 and Replace "New" with New+ option #37946 - [x] **Communication:** Discussed with @niels9001 - 1/22/2025 - [x] **Tests:** Completed manual test pass see highlight below - [x] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [x] **Dev docs:** Updated "doc\devdocs\modules\newplus.md" - [n/a] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [n/a] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [x] [WXS for installer] Updated installer (uninstall custom action) - [n/a] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [n/a] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [No] **Documentation updated:** Pending, coming soon. (original PR https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-dev-docs/pull/5473) ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments Added the ability for users' admins' to display Windows built-in New or not I'm NOT aware of an official supported way to do this, so I'm achieving this by adding an invalid context menu handler in place of New in the Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Directory\background\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\New Changes are immediate, after applying the change, built-in New is shown/hidden accordingly Updates to New+ Settings UI New setting introduced to track user' preference (saved to newplus/settings.json) GPO setting introduced for control New visibility via GPO (GPO wins over user preference) Updates to New+ power_module.cpp When runner is running new plus will also apply built-in New admin GPO and user preference (GPO wins over user preference) to ensure correct behavior on setting restore and GPO application. Updates to installer Uninstall always reenable built-in "New" context menu Updated DevDoc Added a note on how to manually restore built-in New ## Validation Steps Performed Windows 11 x64 Settings UI New+ enabled New+ disabled GPO setting enabled GPO settings disabled Manually updating newplus/settings.json Windows 11 ARM64 I tested the reg hack manually, but didn't go through a full pass. Windows 10 x64 NOT tested. Windows 11, Settings, New+ Disabled and no GPO <img width="1040" height="1002" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1b827b10-f009-4b0b-954f-d9311d40d201" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and no GPO <img width="1015" height="781" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a5fa09d3-7fd3-4830-99a4-5f2ac9ce1a38" /> Hide built-in New: Off (the default) <img width="321" height="417" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/355fea60-bbb8-4f11-b648-291aaf0c4a6d" /> Hide built-in New: On <img width="1015" height="87" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e83e45c4-6b67-443b-b045-26e7dda2cf46" /> Modern <img width="308" height="360" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b164b240-6e67-410c-8481-7db3ee3225b7" /> Classic <img width="308" height="289" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e2b6c262-a311-454c-9c76-40cb11ff2970" /> Disabling New+ also unhide New <img width="1031" height="569" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/29b8dae7-8190-4e64-b106-c6861e472a3d" /> <img width="308" height="353" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e1977d6b-dc85-4db4-b9ab-c7bb2b27dde2" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and with GPO Hide built-in New: GPO enabled <img width="1020" height="691" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/75053ab8-92c6-4d38-b1b8-9b0d8293c207" /> Hide built-in New: GPO disabled <img width="1050" height="161" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1a50b841-ff01-4662-a923-aee63717c834" />
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using global::PowerToys.GPOWrapper;
using ManagedCommon;
Newplus: Change the built-in newplus status will trigger error (#46029) <!-- Enter a brief description/summary of your PR here. What does it fix/what does it change/how was it tested (even manually, if necessary)? --> ## Summary of the Pull Request Fix #46026 <!-- Please review the items on the PR checklist before submitting--> ## PR Checklist - [ ] Closes: #46026 <!-- - [ ] Closes: #yyy (add separate lines for additional resolved issues) --> - [ ] **Communication:** I've discussed this with core contributors already. If the work hasn't been agreed, this work might be rejected - [ ] **Tests:** Added/updated and all pass - [ ] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [ ] **Dev docs:** Added/updated - [ ] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [ ] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [ ] [WXS for installer](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/installer/PowerToysSetup/Product.wxs) for new binaries and localization folder - [ ] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [ ] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [ ] **Documentation updated:** If checked, please file a pull request on [our docs repo](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-uwp/tree/docs/hub/powertoys) and link it here: #xxx <!-- Provide a more detailed description of the PR, other things fixed, or any additional comments/features here --> ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments <!-- Describe how you validated the behavior. Add automated tests wherever possible, but list manual validation steps taken as well --> ## Validation Steps Performed https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/9150c15e-6478-46f2-92fa-771cdcc0ad01
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using Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.Helpers;
using Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.Library;
using Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.Library.Helpers;
using Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.Library.Interfaces;
using Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.Library.Utilities;
using Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.Library.ViewModels.Commands;
using Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.SerializationContext;
[New+] Hide existing new - remake (#44979) ## Summary of the Pull Request - Add the ability for users and admins (GPO) to control whether to display built in New on the context menu. - Changes to the setting are immediately reflected in the experience. - Built-in New is restored on uninstall. ## PR Checklist Note: Supersedes https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pull/39843 - [x] **Closes**: [New+] Replace default New entry #37545 and Replace "New" with New+ option #37946 - [x] **Communication:** Discussed with @niels9001 - 1/22/2025 - [x] **Tests:** Completed manual test pass see highlight below - [x] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [x] **Dev docs:** Updated "doc\devdocs\modules\newplus.md" - [n/a] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [n/a] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [x] [WXS for installer] Updated installer (uninstall custom action) - [n/a] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [n/a] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [No] **Documentation updated:** Pending, coming soon. (original PR https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-dev-docs/pull/5473) ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments Added the ability for users' admins' to display Windows built-in New or not I'm NOT aware of an official supported way to do this, so I'm achieving this by adding an invalid context menu handler in place of New in the Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Directory\background\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\New Changes are immediate, after applying the change, built-in New is shown/hidden accordingly Updates to New+ Settings UI New setting introduced to track user' preference (saved to newplus/settings.json) GPO setting introduced for control New visibility via GPO (GPO wins over user preference) Updates to New+ power_module.cpp When runner is running new plus will also apply built-in New admin GPO and user preference (GPO wins over user preference) to ensure correct behavior on setting restore and GPO application. Updates to installer Uninstall always reenable built-in "New" context menu Updated DevDoc Added a note on how to manually restore built-in New ## Validation Steps Performed Windows 11 x64 Settings UI New+ enabled New+ disabled GPO setting enabled GPO settings disabled Manually updating newplus/settings.json Windows 11 ARM64 I tested the reg hack manually, but didn't go through a full pass. Windows 10 x64 NOT tested. Windows 11, Settings, New+ Disabled and no GPO <img width="1040" height="1002" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1b827b10-f009-4b0b-954f-d9311d40d201" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and no GPO <img width="1015" height="781" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a5fa09d3-7fd3-4830-99a4-5f2ac9ce1a38" /> Hide built-in New: Off (the default) <img width="321" height="417" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/355fea60-bbb8-4f11-b648-291aaf0c4a6d" /> Hide built-in New: On <img width="1015" height="87" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e83e45c4-6b67-443b-b045-26e7dda2cf46" /> Modern <img width="308" height="360" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b164b240-6e67-410c-8481-7db3ee3225b7" /> Classic <img width="308" height="289" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e2b6c262-a311-454c-9c76-40cb11ff2970" /> Disabling New+ also unhide New <img width="1031" height="569" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/29b8dae7-8190-4e64-b106-c6861e472a3d" /> <img width="308" height="353" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e1977d6b-dc85-4db4-b9ab-c7bb2b27dde2" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and with GPO Hide built-in New: GPO enabled <img width="1020" height="691" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/75053ab8-92c6-4d38-b1b8-9b0d8293c207" /> Hide built-in New: GPO disabled <img width="1050" height="161" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1a50b841-ff01-4662-a923-aee63717c834" />
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using Microsoft.Win32;
using static Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.Helpers.ShellGetFolder;
namespace Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.ViewModels
{
public partial class NewPlusViewModel : Observable
{
private GeneralSettings GeneralSettingsConfig { get; set; }
Remove ISettingsUtils and ISettingsPath interfaces (#44331) <!-- Enter a brief description/summary of your PR here. What does it fix/what does it change/how was it tested (even manually, if necessary)? --> ## Summary of the Pull Request This PR removes the ISettingsUtils and ISettingsPath interfaces to reduce some complexity. They only existed so the classes can be used with moq. But this is also possible by using virtual methods which is cleaner. <!-- Please review the items on the PR checklist before submitting--> ## PR Checklist - [ ] Closes: #xxx <!-- - [ ] Closes: #yyy (add separate lines for additional resolved issues) --> - [ ] **Communication:** I've discussed this with core contributors already. If the work hasn't been agreed, this work might be rejected - [x] **Tests:** Added/updated and all pass - [ ] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [ ] **Dev docs:** Added/updated - [ ] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [ ] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [ ] [WXS for installer](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/installer/PowerToysSetup/Product.wxs) for new binaries and localization folder - [ ] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [ ] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [ ] **Documentation updated:** If checked, please file a pull request on [our docs repo](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-uwp/tree/docs/hub/powertoys) and link it here: #xxx
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private readonly SettingsUtils _settingsUtils;
private NewPlusSettings Settings { get; set; }
private const string ModuleName = NewPlusSettings.ModuleName;
[New+] Hide existing new - remake (#44979) ## Summary of the Pull Request - Add the ability for users and admins (GPO) to control whether to display built in New on the context menu. - Changes to the setting are immediately reflected in the experience. - Built-in New is restored on uninstall. ## PR Checklist Note: Supersedes https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pull/39843 - [x] **Closes**: [New+] Replace default New entry #37545 and Replace "New" with New+ option #37946 - [x] **Communication:** Discussed with @niels9001 - 1/22/2025 - [x] **Tests:** Completed manual test pass see highlight below - [x] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [x] **Dev docs:** Updated "doc\devdocs\modules\newplus.md" - [n/a] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [n/a] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [x] [WXS for installer] Updated installer (uninstall custom action) - [n/a] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [n/a] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [No] **Documentation updated:** Pending, coming soon. (original PR https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-dev-docs/pull/5473) ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments Added the ability for users' admins' to display Windows built-in New or not I'm NOT aware of an official supported way to do this, so I'm achieving this by adding an invalid context menu handler in place of New in the Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Directory\background\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\New Changes are immediate, after applying the change, built-in New is shown/hidden accordingly Updates to New+ Settings UI New setting introduced to track user' preference (saved to newplus/settings.json) GPO setting introduced for control New visibility via GPO (GPO wins over user preference) Updates to New+ power_module.cpp When runner is running new plus will also apply built-in New admin GPO and user preference (GPO wins over user preference) to ensure correct behavior on setting restore and GPO application. Updates to installer Uninstall always reenable built-in "New" context menu Updated DevDoc Added a note on how to manually restore built-in New ## Validation Steps Performed Windows 11 x64 Settings UI New+ enabled New+ disabled GPO setting enabled GPO settings disabled Manually updating newplus/settings.json Windows 11 ARM64 I tested the reg hack manually, but didn't go through a full pass. Windows 10 x64 NOT tested. Windows 11, Settings, New+ Disabled and no GPO <img width="1040" height="1002" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1b827b10-f009-4b0b-954f-d9311d40d201" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and no GPO <img width="1015" height="781" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a5fa09d3-7fd3-4830-99a4-5f2ac9ce1a38" /> Hide built-in New: Off (the default) <img width="321" height="417" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/355fea60-bbb8-4f11-b648-291aaf0c4a6d" /> Hide built-in New: On <img width="1015" height="87" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e83e45c4-6b67-443b-b045-26e7dda2cf46" /> Modern <img width="308" height="360" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b164b240-6e67-410c-8481-7db3ee3225b7" /> Classic <img width="308" height="289" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e2b6c262-a311-454c-9c76-40cb11ff2970" /> Disabling New+ also unhide New <img width="1031" height="569" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/29b8dae7-8190-4e64-b106-c6861e472a3d" /> <img width="308" height="353" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e1977d6b-dc85-4db4-b9ab-c7bb2b27dde2" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and with GPO Hide built-in New: GPO enabled <img width="1020" height="691" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/75053ab8-92c6-4d38-b1b8-9b0d8293c207" /> Hide built-in New: GPO disabled <img width="1050" height="161" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1a50b841-ff01-4662-a923-aee63717c834" />
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private const string BuiltInNewRegistryPath = @"Software\Classes\Directory\Background\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\New";
private const string BuiltNewCOMGuid = "{D969A300-E7FF-11d0-A93B-00A0C90F2719}";
private const string NewDisabledValuePrefix = "disabled_";
Remove ISettingsUtils and ISettingsPath interfaces (#44331) <!-- Enter a brief description/summary of your PR here. What does it fix/what does it change/how was it tested (even manually, if necessary)? --> ## Summary of the Pull Request This PR removes the ISettingsUtils and ISettingsPath interfaces to reduce some complexity. They only existed so the classes can be used with moq. But this is also possible by using virtual methods which is cleaner. <!-- Please review the items on the PR checklist before submitting--> ## PR Checklist - [ ] Closes: #xxx <!-- - [ ] Closes: #yyy (add separate lines for additional resolved issues) --> - [ ] **Communication:** I've discussed this with core contributors already. If the work hasn't been agreed, this work might be rejected - [x] **Tests:** Added/updated and all pass - [ ] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [ ] **Dev docs:** Added/updated - [ ] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [ ] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [ ] [WXS for installer](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/installer/PowerToysSetup/Product.wxs) for new binaries and localization folder - [ ] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [ ] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [ ] **Documentation updated:** If checked, please file a pull request on [our docs repo](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-uwp/tree/docs/hub/powertoys) and link it here: #xxx
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public NewPlusViewModel(SettingsUtils settingsUtils, ISettingsRepository<GeneralSettings> settingsRepository, Func<string, int> ipcMSGCallBackFunc)
{
_settingsUtils = settingsUtils ?? throw new ArgumentNullException(nameof(settingsUtils));
// To obtain the general settings configurations of PowerToys Settings.
ArgumentNullException.ThrowIfNull(settingsRepository);
GeneralSettingsConfig = settingsRepository.SettingsConfig;
Settings = LoadSettings(settingsUtils);
// Initialize properties
_hideFileExtension = Settings.Properties.HideFileExtension.Value;
_hideStartingDigits = Settings.Properties.HideStartingDigits.Value;
_templateLocation = Settings.Properties.TemplateLocation.Value;
_replaceVariables = Settings.Properties.ReplaceVariables.Value;
InitializeEnabledValue();
InitializeGpoValues();
[New+] Hide existing new - remake (#44979) ## Summary of the Pull Request - Add the ability for users and admins (GPO) to control whether to display built in New on the context menu. - Changes to the setting are immediately reflected in the experience. - Built-in New is restored on uninstall. ## PR Checklist Note: Supersedes https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pull/39843 - [x] **Closes**: [New+] Replace default New entry #37545 and Replace "New" with New+ option #37946 - [x] **Communication:** Discussed with @niels9001 - 1/22/2025 - [x] **Tests:** Completed manual test pass see highlight below - [x] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [x] **Dev docs:** Updated "doc\devdocs\modules\newplus.md" - [n/a] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [n/a] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [x] [WXS for installer] Updated installer (uninstall custom action) - [n/a] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [n/a] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [No] **Documentation updated:** Pending, coming soon. (original PR https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-dev-docs/pull/5473) ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments Added the ability for users' admins' to display Windows built-in New or not I'm NOT aware of an official supported way to do this, so I'm achieving this by adding an invalid context menu handler in place of New in the Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Directory\background\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\New Changes are immediate, after applying the change, built-in New is shown/hidden accordingly Updates to New+ Settings UI New setting introduced to track user' preference (saved to newplus/settings.json) GPO setting introduced for control New visibility via GPO (GPO wins over user preference) Updates to New+ power_module.cpp When runner is running new plus will also apply built-in New admin GPO and user preference (GPO wins over user preference) to ensure correct behavior on setting restore and GPO application. Updates to installer Uninstall always reenable built-in "New" context menu Updated DevDoc Added a note on how to manually restore built-in New ## Validation Steps Performed Windows 11 x64 Settings UI New+ enabled New+ disabled GPO setting enabled GPO settings disabled Manually updating newplus/settings.json Windows 11 ARM64 I tested the reg hack manually, but didn't go through a full pass. Windows 10 x64 NOT tested. Windows 11, Settings, New+ Disabled and no GPO <img width="1040" height="1002" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1b827b10-f009-4b0b-954f-d9311d40d201" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and no GPO <img width="1015" height="781" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a5fa09d3-7fd3-4830-99a4-5f2ac9ce1a38" /> Hide built-in New: Off (the default) <img width="321" height="417" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/355fea60-bbb8-4f11-b648-291aaf0c4a6d" /> Hide built-in New: On <img width="1015" height="87" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e83e45c4-6b67-443b-b045-26e7dda2cf46" /> Modern <img width="308" height="360" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b164b240-6e67-410c-8481-7db3ee3225b7" /> Classic <img width="308" height="289" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e2b6c262-a311-454c-9c76-40cb11ff2970" /> Disabling New+ also unhide New <img width="1031" height="569" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/29b8dae7-8190-4e64-b106-c6861e472a3d" /> <img width="308" height="353" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e1977d6b-dc85-4db4-b9ab-c7bb2b27dde2" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and with GPO Hide built-in New: GPO enabled <img width="1020" height="691" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/75053ab8-92c6-4d38-b1b8-9b0d8293c207" /> Hide built-in New: GPO disabled <img width="1050" height="161" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1a50b841-ff01-4662-a923-aee63717c834" />
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_disableBuiltInNew = !IsBuiltInNewEnabled();
// set the callback functions value to handle outgoing IPC message.
SendConfigMSG = ipcMSGCallBackFunc;
}
private void InitializeEnabledValue()
{
_enabledGpoRuleConfiguration = GPOWrapper.GetConfiguredNewPlusEnabledValue();
if (_enabledGpoRuleConfiguration == GpoRuleConfigured.Disabled || _enabledGpoRuleConfiguration == GpoRuleConfigured.Enabled)
{
// Get the enabled state from GPO.
_enabledStateIsGPOConfigured = true;
_isNewPlusEnabled = _enabledGpoRuleConfiguration == GpoRuleConfigured.Enabled;
}
else
{
_isNewPlusEnabled = GeneralSettingsConfig.Enabled.NewPlus;
}
}
private void InitializeGpoValues()
{
// Policy for hide file extension setting
_hideFileExtensionGpoRuleConfiguration = GPOWrapper.GetConfiguredNewPlusHideTemplateFilenameExtensionValue();
_hideFileExtensionIsGPOConfigured = _hideFileExtensionGpoRuleConfiguration == GpoRuleConfigured.Disabled || _hideFileExtensionGpoRuleConfiguration == GpoRuleConfigured.Enabled;
[New+] Hide existing new - remake (#44979) ## Summary of the Pull Request - Add the ability for users and admins (GPO) to control whether to display built in New on the context menu. - Changes to the setting are immediately reflected in the experience. - Built-in New is restored on uninstall. ## PR Checklist Note: Supersedes https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pull/39843 - [x] **Closes**: [New+] Replace default New entry #37545 and Replace "New" with New+ option #37946 - [x] **Communication:** Discussed with @niels9001 - 1/22/2025 - [x] **Tests:** Completed manual test pass see highlight below - [x] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [x] **Dev docs:** Updated "doc\devdocs\modules\newplus.md" - [n/a] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [n/a] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [x] [WXS for installer] Updated installer (uninstall custom action) - [n/a] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [n/a] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [No] **Documentation updated:** Pending, coming soon. (original PR https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-dev-docs/pull/5473) ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments Added the ability for users' admins' to display Windows built-in New or not I'm NOT aware of an official supported way to do this, so I'm achieving this by adding an invalid context menu handler in place of New in the Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Directory\background\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\New Changes are immediate, after applying the change, built-in New is shown/hidden accordingly Updates to New+ Settings UI New setting introduced to track user' preference (saved to newplus/settings.json) GPO setting introduced for control New visibility via GPO (GPO wins over user preference) Updates to New+ power_module.cpp When runner is running new plus will also apply built-in New admin GPO and user preference (GPO wins over user preference) to ensure correct behavior on setting restore and GPO application. Updates to installer Uninstall always reenable built-in "New" context menu Updated DevDoc Added a note on how to manually restore built-in New ## Validation Steps Performed Windows 11 x64 Settings UI New+ enabled New+ disabled GPO setting enabled GPO settings disabled Manually updating newplus/settings.json Windows 11 ARM64 I tested the reg hack manually, but didn't go through a full pass. Windows 10 x64 NOT tested. Windows 11, Settings, New+ Disabled and no GPO <img width="1040" height="1002" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1b827b10-f009-4b0b-954f-d9311d40d201" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and no GPO <img width="1015" height="781" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a5fa09d3-7fd3-4830-99a4-5f2ac9ce1a38" /> Hide built-in New: Off (the default) <img width="321" height="417" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/355fea60-bbb8-4f11-b648-291aaf0c4a6d" /> Hide built-in New: On <img width="1015" height="87" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e83e45c4-6b67-443b-b045-26e7dda2cf46" /> Modern <img width="308" height="360" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b164b240-6e67-410c-8481-7db3ee3225b7" /> Classic <img width="308" height="289" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e2b6c262-a311-454c-9c76-40cb11ff2970" /> Disabling New+ also unhide New <img width="1031" height="569" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/29b8dae7-8190-4e64-b106-c6861e472a3d" /> <img width="308" height="353" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e1977d6b-dc85-4db4-b9ab-c7bb2b27dde2" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and with GPO Hide built-in New: GPO enabled <img width="1020" height="691" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/75053ab8-92c6-4d38-b1b8-9b0d8293c207" /> Hide built-in New: GPO disabled <img width="1050" height="161" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1a50b841-ff01-4662-a923-aee63717c834" />
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// Policy for Hide Built-in New toggle setting
_hideBuiltInNewContextMenuToggleSettingGPOConfigured = GPOWrapper.GetConfiguredNewPlusHideBuiltInNewContextMenuValue() == GpoRuleConfigured.Enabled
|| GPOWrapper.GetConfiguredNewPlusHideBuiltInNewContextMenuValue() == GpoRuleConfigured.Disabled;
// Same for Replace Variables
_replaceVariablesIsGPOConfigured = GPOWrapper.GetConfiguredNewPlusReplaceVariablesValue() == GpoRuleConfigured.Enabled
|| GPOWrapper.GetConfiguredNewPlusReplaceVariablesValue() == GpoRuleConfigured.Disabled;
}
public bool IsEnabled
{
get => _isNewPlusEnabled;
set
{
if (_isNewPlusEnabled != value)
{
_isNewPlusEnabled = value;
GeneralSettingsConfig.Enabled.NewPlus = value;
OnPropertyChanged(nameof(IsEnabled));
OnPropertyChanged(nameof(IsHideFileExtSettingsCardEnabled));
OnPropertyChanged(nameof(IsHideFileExtSettingGPOConfigured));
OnPropertyChanged(nameof(IsReplaceVariablesSettingGPOConfigured));
OnPropertyChanged(nameof(IsReplaceVariablesSettingsCardEnabled));
[New+] Hide existing new - remake (#44979) ## Summary of the Pull Request - Add the ability for users and admins (GPO) to control whether to display built in New on the context menu. - Changes to the setting are immediately reflected in the experience. - Built-in New is restored on uninstall. ## PR Checklist Note: Supersedes https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pull/39843 - [x] **Closes**: [New+] Replace default New entry #37545 and Replace "New" with New+ option #37946 - [x] **Communication:** Discussed with @niels9001 - 1/22/2025 - [x] **Tests:** Completed manual test pass see highlight below - [x] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [x] **Dev docs:** Updated "doc\devdocs\modules\newplus.md" - [n/a] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [n/a] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [x] [WXS for installer] Updated installer (uninstall custom action) - [n/a] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [n/a] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [No] **Documentation updated:** Pending, coming soon. (original PR https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-dev-docs/pull/5473) ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments Added the ability for users' admins' to display Windows built-in New or not I'm NOT aware of an official supported way to do this, so I'm achieving this by adding an invalid context menu handler in place of New in the Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Directory\background\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\New Changes are immediate, after applying the change, built-in New is shown/hidden accordingly Updates to New+ Settings UI New setting introduced to track user' preference (saved to newplus/settings.json) GPO setting introduced for control New visibility via GPO (GPO wins over user preference) Updates to New+ power_module.cpp When runner is running new plus will also apply built-in New admin GPO and user preference (GPO wins over user preference) to ensure correct behavior on setting restore and GPO application. Updates to installer Uninstall always reenable built-in "New" context menu Updated DevDoc Added a note on how to manually restore built-in New ## Validation Steps Performed Windows 11 x64 Settings UI New+ enabled New+ disabled GPO setting enabled GPO settings disabled Manually updating newplus/settings.json Windows 11 ARM64 I tested the reg hack manually, but didn't go through a full pass. Windows 10 x64 NOT tested. Windows 11, Settings, New+ Disabled and no GPO <img width="1040" height="1002" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1b827b10-f009-4b0b-954f-d9311d40d201" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and no GPO <img width="1015" height="781" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a5fa09d3-7fd3-4830-99a4-5f2ac9ce1a38" /> Hide built-in New: Off (the default) <img width="321" height="417" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/355fea60-bbb8-4f11-b648-291aaf0c4a6d" /> Hide built-in New: On <img width="1015" height="87" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e83e45c4-6b67-443b-b045-26e7dda2cf46" /> Modern <img width="308" height="360" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b164b240-6e67-410c-8481-7db3ee3225b7" /> Classic <img width="308" height="289" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e2b6c262-a311-454c-9c76-40cb11ff2970" /> Disabling New+ also unhide New <img width="1031" height="569" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/29b8dae7-8190-4e64-b106-c6861e472a3d" /> <img width="308" height="353" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e1977d6b-dc85-4db4-b9ab-c7bb2b27dde2" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and with GPO Hide built-in New: GPO enabled <img width="1020" height="691" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/75053ab8-92c6-4d38-b1b8-9b0d8293c207" /> Hide built-in New: GPO disabled <img width="1050" height="161" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1a50b841-ff01-4662-a923-aee63717c834" />
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OnPropertyChanged(nameof(IsDisableBuiltInNewSettingsCardEnabled));
OnPropertyChanged(nameof(IsNewPlusHideBuiltInNewToggleSettingGPOConfigured));
OutGoingGeneralSettings outgoingMessage = new OutGoingGeneralSettings(GeneralSettingsConfig);
SendConfigMSG(outgoingMessage.ToString());
NotifySettingsChanged();
if (_isNewPlusEnabled == true)
{
CopyTemplateExamples(_templateLocation);
}
[New+] Hide existing new - remake (#44979) ## Summary of the Pull Request - Add the ability for users and admins (GPO) to control whether to display built in New on the context menu. - Changes to the setting are immediately reflected in the experience. - Built-in New is restored on uninstall. ## PR Checklist Note: Supersedes https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pull/39843 - [x] **Closes**: [New+] Replace default New entry #37545 and Replace "New" with New+ option #37946 - [x] **Communication:** Discussed with @niels9001 - 1/22/2025 - [x] **Tests:** Completed manual test pass see highlight below - [x] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [x] **Dev docs:** Updated "doc\devdocs\modules\newplus.md" - [n/a] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [n/a] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [x] [WXS for installer] Updated installer (uninstall custom action) - [n/a] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [n/a] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [No] **Documentation updated:** Pending, coming soon. (original PR https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-dev-docs/pull/5473) ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments Added the ability for users' admins' to display Windows built-in New or not I'm NOT aware of an official supported way to do this, so I'm achieving this by adding an invalid context menu handler in place of New in the Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Directory\background\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\New Changes are immediate, after applying the change, built-in New is shown/hidden accordingly Updates to New+ Settings UI New setting introduced to track user' preference (saved to newplus/settings.json) GPO setting introduced for control New visibility via GPO (GPO wins over user preference) Updates to New+ power_module.cpp When runner is running new plus will also apply built-in New admin GPO and user preference (GPO wins over user preference) to ensure correct behavior on setting restore and GPO application. Updates to installer Uninstall always reenable built-in "New" context menu Updated DevDoc Added a note on how to manually restore built-in New ## Validation Steps Performed Windows 11 x64 Settings UI New+ enabled New+ disabled GPO setting enabled GPO settings disabled Manually updating newplus/settings.json Windows 11 ARM64 I tested the reg hack manually, but didn't go through a full pass. Windows 10 x64 NOT tested. Windows 11, Settings, New+ Disabled and no GPO <img width="1040" height="1002" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1b827b10-f009-4b0b-954f-d9311d40d201" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and no GPO <img width="1015" height="781" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a5fa09d3-7fd3-4830-99a4-5f2ac9ce1a38" /> Hide built-in New: Off (the default) <img width="321" height="417" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/355fea60-bbb8-4f11-b648-291aaf0c4a6d" /> Hide built-in New: On <img width="1015" height="87" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e83e45c4-6b67-443b-b045-26e7dda2cf46" /> Modern <img width="308" height="360" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b164b240-6e67-410c-8481-7db3ee3225b7" /> Classic <img width="308" height="289" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e2b6c262-a311-454c-9c76-40cb11ff2970" /> Disabling New+ also unhide New <img width="1031" height="569" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/29b8dae7-8190-4e64-b106-c6861e472a3d" /> <img width="308" height="353" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e1977d6b-dc85-4db4-b9ab-c7bb2b27dde2" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and with GPO Hide built-in New: GPO enabled <img width="1020" height="691" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/75053ab8-92c6-4d38-b1b8-9b0d8293c207" /> Hide built-in New: GPO disabled <img width="1050" height="161" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1a50b841-ff01-4662-a923-aee63717c834" />
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else
{
// Re-enable built-in New handler when NewPlus is disabled if allowed by GPO
if (!IsNewPlusHideBuiltInNewToggleSettingGPOConfigured)
{
Newplus: Change the built-in newplus status will trigger error (#46029) <!-- Enter a brief description/summary of your PR here. What does it fix/what does it change/how was it tested (even manually, if necessary)? --> ## Summary of the Pull Request Fix #46026 <!-- Please review the items on the PR checklist before submitting--> ## PR Checklist - [ ] Closes: #46026 <!-- - [ ] Closes: #yyy (add separate lines for additional resolved issues) --> - [ ] **Communication:** I've discussed this with core contributors already. If the work hasn't been agreed, this work might be rejected - [ ] **Tests:** Added/updated and all pass - [ ] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [ ] **Dev docs:** Added/updated - [ ] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [ ] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [ ] [WXS for installer](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/installer/PowerToysSetup/Product.wxs) for new binaries and localization folder - [ ] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [ ] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [ ] **Documentation updated:** If checked, please file a pull request on [our docs repo](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-uwp/tree/docs/hub/powertoys) and link it here: #xxx <!-- Provide a more detailed description of the PR, other things fixed, or any additional comments/features here --> ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments <!-- Describe how you validated the behavior. Add automated tests wherever possible, but list manual validation steps taken as well --> ## Validation Steps Performed https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/9150c15e-6478-46f2-92fa-771cdcc0ad01
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if (EnableBuiltInNewViaRegistry())
{
UpdateHideBuiltInNewState(false);
}
[New+] Hide existing new - remake (#44979) ## Summary of the Pull Request - Add the ability for users and admins (GPO) to control whether to display built in New on the context menu. - Changes to the setting are immediately reflected in the experience. - Built-in New is restored on uninstall. ## PR Checklist Note: Supersedes https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pull/39843 - [x] **Closes**: [New+] Replace default New entry #37545 and Replace "New" with New+ option #37946 - [x] **Communication:** Discussed with @niels9001 - 1/22/2025 - [x] **Tests:** Completed manual test pass see highlight below - [x] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [x] **Dev docs:** Updated "doc\devdocs\modules\newplus.md" - [n/a] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [n/a] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [x] [WXS for installer] Updated installer (uninstall custom action) - [n/a] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [n/a] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [No] **Documentation updated:** Pending, coming soon. (original PR https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-dev-docs/pull/5473) ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments Added the ability for users' admins' to display Windows built-in New or not I'm NOT aware of an official supported way to do this, so I'm achieving this by adding an invalid context menu handler in place of New in the Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Directory\background\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\New Changes are immediate, after applying the change, built-in New is shown/hidden accordingly Updates to New+ Settings UI New setting introduced to track user' preference (saved to newplus/settings.json) GPO setting introduced for control New visibility via GPO (GPO wins over user preference) Updates to New+ power_module.cpp When runner is running new plus will also apply built-in New admin GPO and user preference (GPO wins over user preference) to ensure correct behavior on setting restore and GPO application. Updates to installer Uninstall always reenable built-in "New" context menu Updated DevDoc Added a note on how to manually restore built-in New ## Validation Steps Performed Windows 11 x64 Settings UI New+ enabled New+ disabled GPO setting enabled GPO settings disabled Manually updating newplus/settings.json Windows 11 ARM64 I tested the reg hack manually, but didn't go through a full pass. Windows 10 x64 NOT tested. Windows 11, Settings, New+ Disabled and no GPO <img width="1040" height="1002" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1b827b10-f009-4b0b-954f-d9311d40d201" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and no GPO <img width="1015" height="781" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a5fa09d3-7fd3-4830-99a4-5f2ac9ce1a38" /> Hide built-in New: Off (the default) <img width="321" height="417" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/355fea60-bbb8-4f11-b648-291aaf0c4a6d" /> Hide built-in New: On <img width="1015" height="87" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e83e45c4-6b67-443b-b045-26e7dda2cf46" /> Modern <img width="308" height="360" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b164b240-6e67-410c-8481-7db3ee3225b7" /> Classic <img width="308" height="289" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e2b6c262-a311-454c-9c76-40cb11ff2970" /> Disabling New+ also unhide New <img width="1031" height="569" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/29b8dae7-8190-4e64-b106-c6861e472a3d" /> <img width="308" height="353" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e1977d6b-dc85-4db4-b9ab-c7bb2b27dde2" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and with GPO Hide built-in New: GPO enabled <img width="1020" height="691" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/75053ab8-92c6-4d38-b1b8-9b0d8293c207" /> Hide built-in New: GPO disabled <img width="1050" height="161" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1a50b841-ff01-4662-a923-aee63717c834" />
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}
}
}
}
}
public bool IsWin10OrLower
{
get => !OSVersionHelper.IsWindows11();
}
public string TemplateLocation
{
get => _templateLocation;
set
{
if (_templateLocation != value)
{
_templateLocation = value;
Settings.Properties.TemplateLocation.Value = value;
OnPropertyChanged(nameof(TemplateLocation));
NotifySettingsChanged();
}
}
}
public bool HideFileExtension
{
get
{
if (_hideFileExtensionIsGPOConfigured)
{
return _hideFileExtensionGpoRuleConfiguration == GpoRuleConfigured.Enabled;
}
return _hideFileExtension;
}
set
{
if (_hideFileExtension != value && !_hideFileExtensionIsGPOConfigured)
{
_hideFileExtension = value;
Settings.Properties.HideFileExtension.Value = value;
OnPropertyChanged(nameof(HideFileExtension));
NotifySettingsChanged();
}
}
}
public bool IsHideFileExtSettingsCardEnabled => _isNewPlusEnabled && !_hideFileExtensionIsGPOConfigured;
public bool IsHideFileExtSettingGPOConfigured => _isNewPlusEnabled && _hideFileExtensionIsGPOConfigured;
public bool IsReplaceVariablesSettingsCardEnabled => _isNewPlusEnabled && !_replaceVariablesIsGPOConfigured;
public bool IsReplaceVariablesSettingGPOConfigured => _isNewPlusEnabled && _replaceVariablesIsGPOConfigured;
[New+] Hide existing new - remake (#44979) ## Summary of the Pull Request - Add the ability for users and admins (GPO) to control whether to display built in New on the context menu. - Changes to the setting are immediately reflected in the experience. - Built-in New is restored on uninstall. ## PR Checklist Note: Supersedes https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pull/39843 - [x] **Closes**: [New+] Replace default New entry #37545 and Replace "New" with New+ option #37946 - [x] **Communication:** Discussed with @niels9001 - 1/22/2025 - [x] **Tests:** Completed manual test pass see highlight below - [x] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [x] **Dev docs:** Updated "doc\devdocs\modules\newplus.md" - [n/a] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [n/a] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [x] [WXS for installer] Updated installer (uninstall custom action) - [n/a] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [n/a] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [No] **Documentation updated:** Pending, coming soon. (original PR https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-dev-docs/pull/5473) ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments Added the ability for users' admins' to display Windows built-in New or not I'm NOT aware of an official supported way to do this, so I'm achieving this by adding an invalid context menu handler in place of New in the Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Directory\background\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\New Changes are immediate, after applying the change, built-in New is shown/hidden accordingly Updates to New+ Settings UI New setting introduced to track user' preference (saved to newplus/settings.json) GPO setting introduced for control New visibility via GPO (GPO wins over user preference) Updates to New+ power_module.cpp When runner is running new plus will also apply built-in New admin GPO and user preference (GPO wins over user preference) to ensure correct behavior on setting restore and GPO application. Updates to installer Uninstall always reenable built-in "New" context menu Updated DevDoc Added a note on how to manually restore built-in New ## Validation Steps Performed Windows 11 x64 Settings UI New+ enabled New+ disabled GPO setting enabled GPO settings disabled Manually updating newplus/settings.json Windows 11 ARM64 I tested the reg hack manually, but didn't go through a full pass. Windows 10 x64 NOT tested. Windows 11, Settings, New+ Disabled and no GPO <img width="1040" height="1002" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1b827b10-f009-4b0b-954f-d9311d40d201" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and no GPO <img width="1015" height="781" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a5fa09d3-7fd3-4830-99a4-5f2ac9ce1a38" /> Hide built-in New: Off (the default) <img width="321" height="417" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/355fea60-bbb8-4f11-b648-291aaf0c4a6d" /> Hide built-in New: On <img width="1015" height="87" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e83e45c4-6b67-443b-b045-26e7dda2cf46" /> Modern <img width="308" height="360" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b164b240-6e67-410c-8481-7db3ee3225b7" /> Classic <img width="308" height="289" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e2b6c262-a311-454c-9c76-40cb11ff2970" /> Disabling New+ also unhide New <img width="1031" height="569" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/29b8dae7-8190-4e64-b106-c6861e472a3d" /> <img width="308" height="353" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e1977d6b-dc85-4db4-b9ab-c7bb2b27dde2" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and with GPO Hide built-in New: GPO enabled <img width="1020" height="691" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/75053ab8-92c6-4d38-b1b8-9b0d8293c207" /> Hide built-in New: GPO disabled <img width="1050" height="161" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1a50b841-ff01-4662-a923-aee63717c834" />
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public bool IsDisableBuiltInNewSettingsCardEnabled => _isNewPlusEnabled && !_hideBuiltInNewContextMenuToggleSettingGPOConfigured;
public bool IsNewPlusHideBuiltInNewToggleSettingGPOConfigured => _isNewPlusEnabled && _hideBuiltInNewContextMenuToggleSettingGPOConfigured;
public bool HideStartingDigits
{
get => _hideStartingDigits;
set
{
if (_hideStartingDigits != value)
{
_hideStartingDigits = value;
Settings.Properties.HideStartingDigits.Value = value;
OnPropertyChanged(nameof(HideStartingDigits));
NotifySettingsChanged();
}
}
}
public bool ReplaceVariables
{
get
{
// Check to see if setting has been enabled or disabled via GPO, and if so, use that value
if (IsReplaceVariablesSettingGPOConfigured)
{
return GPOWrapper.GetConfiguredNewPlusReplaceVariablesValue() == GpoRuleConfigured.Enabled;
}
return _replaceVariables;
}
set
{
if (_replaceVariables != value)
{
_replaceVariables = value;
Settings.Properties.ReplaceVariables.Value = value;
OnPropertyChanged(nameof(ReplaceVariables));
NotifySettingsChanged();
}
}
}
[New+] Hide existing new - remake (#44979) ## Summary of the Pull Request - Add the ability for users and admins (GPO) to control whether to display built in New on the context menu. - Changes to the setting are immediately reflected in the experience. - Built-in New is restored on uninstall. ## PR Checklist Note: Supersedes https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pull/39843 - [x] **Closes**: [New+] Replace default New entry #37545 and Replace "New" with New+ option #37946 - [x] **Communication:** Discussed with @niels9001 - 1/22/2025 - [x] **Tests:** Completed manual test pass see highlight below - [x] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [x] **Dev docs:** Updated "doc\devdocs\modules\newplus.md" - [n/a] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [n/a] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [x] [WXS for installer] Updated installer (uninstall custom action) - [n/a] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [n/a] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [No] **Documentation updated:** Pending, coming soon. (original PR https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-dev-docs/pull/5473) ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments Added the ability for users' admins' to display Windows built-in New or not I'm NOT aware of an official supported way to do this, so I'm achieving this by adding an invalid context menu handler in place of New in the Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Directory\background\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\New Changes are immediate, after applying the change, built-in New is shown/hidden accordingly Updates to New+ Settings UI New setting introduced to track user' preference (saved to newplus/settings.json) GPO setting introduced for control New visibility via GPO (GPO wins over user preference) Updates to New+ power_module.cpp When runner is running new plus will also apply built-in New admin GPO and user preference (GPO wins over user preference) to ensure correct behavior on setting restore and GPO application. Updates to installer Uninstall always reenable built-in "New" context menu Updated DevDoc Added a note on how to manually restore built-in New ## Validation Steps Performed Windows 11 x64 Settings UI New+ enabled New+ disabled GPO setting enabled GPO settings disabled Manually updating newplus/settings.json Windows 11 ARM64 I tested the reg hack manually, but didn't go through a full pass. Windows 10 x64 NOT tested. Windows 11, Settings, New+ Disabled and no GPO <img width="1040" height="1002" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1b827b10-f009-4b0b-954f-d9311d40d201" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and no GPO <img width="1015" height="781" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a5fa09d3-7fd3-4830-99a4-5f2ac9ce1a38" /> Hide built-in New: Off (the default) <img width="321" height="417" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/355fea60-bbb8-4f11-b648-291aaf0c4a6d" /> Hide built-in New: On <img width="1015" height="87" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e83e45c4-6b67-443b-b045-26e7dda2cf46" /> Modern <img width="308" height="360" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b164b240-6e67-410c-8481-7db3ee3225b7" /> Classic <img width="308" height="289" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e2b6c262-a311-454c-9c76-40cb11ff2970" /> Disabling New+ also unhide New <img width="1031" height="569" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/29b8dae7-8190-4e64-b106-c6861e472a3d" /> <img width="308" height="353" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e1977d6b-dc85-4db4-b9ab-c7bb2b27dde2" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and with GPO Hide built-in New: GPO enabled <img width="1020" height="691" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/75053ab8-92c6-4d38-b1b8-9b0d8293c207" /> Hide built-in New: GPO disabled <img width="1050" height="161" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1a50b841-ff01-4662-a923-aee63717c834" />
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public bool HideBuiltInNew
{
get
{
if (IsNewPlusHideBuiltInNewToggleSettingGPOConfigured)
{
return GPOWrapper.GetConfiguredNewPlusHideBuiltInNewContextMenuValue() == GpoRuleConfigured.Enabled;
}
return _disableBuiltInNew;
}
set
{
if (IsNewPlusHideBuiltInNewToggleSettingGPOConfigured)
{
value = GPOWrapper.GetConfiguredNewPlusHideBuiltInNewContextMenuValue() == GpoRuleConfigured.Enabled;
}
if (_disableBuiltInNew != value)
{
// Update New visibility right now
Newplus: Change the built-in newplus status will trigger error (#46029) <!-- Enter a brief description/summary of your PR here. What does it fix/what does it change/how was it tested (even manually, if necessary)? --> ## Summary of the Pull Request Fix #46026 <!-- Please review the items on the PR checklist before submitting--> ## PR Checklist - [ ] Closes: #46026 <!-- - [ ] Closes: #yyy (add separate lines for additional resolved issues) --> - [ ] **Communication:** I've discussed this with core contributors already. If the work hasn't been agreed, this work might be rejected - [ ] **Tests:** Added/updated and all pass - [ ] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [ ] **Dev docs:** Added/updated - [ ] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [ ] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [ ] [WXS for installer](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/installer/PowerToysSetup/Product.wxs) for new binaries and localization folder - [ ] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [ ] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [ ] **Documentation updated:** If checked, please file a pull request on [our docs repo](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-uwp/tree/docs/hub/powertoys) and link it here: #xxx <!-- Provide a more detailed description of the PR, other things fixed, or any additional comments/features here --> ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments <!-- Describe how you validated the behavior. Add automated tests wherever possible, but list manual validation steps taken as well --> ## Validation Steps Performed https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/9150c15e-6478-46f2-92fa-771cdcc0ad01
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bool registryUpdateSucceeded = value ? DisableBuiltInNewViaRegistry() : EnableBuiltInNewViaRegistry();
if (!registryUpdateSucceeded)
[New+] Hide existing new - remake (#44979) ## Summary of the Pull Request - Add the ability for users and admins (GPO) to control whether to display built in New on the context menu. - Changes to the setting are immediately reflected in the experience. - Built-in New is restored on uninstall. ## PR Checklist Note: Supersedes https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pull/39843 - [x] **Closes**: [New+] Replace default New entry #37545 and Replace "New" with New+ option #37946 - [x] **Communication:** Discussed with @niels9001 - 1/22/2025 - [x] **Tests:** Completed manual test pass see highlight below - [x] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [x] **Dev docs:** Updated "doc\devdocs\modules\newplus.md" - [n/a] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [n/a] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [x] [WXS for installer] Updated installer (uninstall custom action) - [n/a] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [n/a] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [No] **Documentation updated:** Pending, coming soon. (original PR https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-dev-docs/pull/5473) ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments Added the ability for users' admins' to display Windows built-in New or not I'm NOT aware of an official supported way to do this, so I'm achieving this by adding an invalid context menu handler in place of New in the Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Directory\background\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\New Changes are immediate, after applying the change, built-in New is shown/hidden accordingly Updates to New+ Settings UI New setting introduced to track user' preference (saved to newplus/settings.json) GPO setting introduced for control New visibility via GPO (GPO wins over user preference) Updates to New+ power_module.cpp When runner is running new plus will also apply built-in New admin GPO and user preference (GPO wins over user preference) to ensure correct behavior on setting restore and GPO application. Updates to installer Uninstall always reenable built-in "New" context menu Updated DevDoc Added a note on how to manually restore built-in New ## Validation Steps Performed Windows 11 x64 Settings UI New+ enabled New+ disabled GPO setting enabled GPO settings disabled Manually updating newplus/settings.json Windows 11 ARM64 I tested the reg hack manually, but didn't go through a full pass. Windows 10 x64 NOT tested. Windows 11, Settings, New+ Disabled and no GPO <img width="1040" height="1002" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1b827b10-f009-4b0b-954f-d9311d40d201" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and no GPO <img width="1015" height="781" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a5fa09d3-7fd3-4830-99a4-5f2ac9ce1a38" /> Hide built-in New: Off (the default) <img width="321" height="417" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/355fea60-bbb8-4f11-b648-291aaf0c4a6d" /> Hide built-in New: On <img width="1015" height="87" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e83e45c4-6b67-443b-b045-26e7dda2cf46" /> Modern <img width="308" height="360" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b164b240-6e67-410c-8481-7db3ee3225b7" /> Classic <img width="308" height="289" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e2b6c262-a311-454c-9c76-40cb11ff2970" /> Disabling New+ also unhide New <img width="1031" height="569" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/29b8dae7-8190-4e64-b106-c6861e472a3d" /> <img width="308" height="353" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e1977d6b-dc85-4db4-b9ab-c7bb2b27dde2" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and with GPO Hide built-in New: GPO enabled <img width="1020" height="691" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/75053ab8-92c6-4d38-b1b8-9b0d8293c207" /> Hide built-in New: GPO disabled <img width="1050" height="161" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1a50b841-ff01-4662-a923-aee63717c834" />
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{
Newplus: Change the built-in newplus status will trigger error (#46029) <!-- Enter a brief description/summary of your PR here. What does it fix/what does it change/how was it tested (even manually, if necessary)? --> ## Summary of the Pull Request Fix #46026 <!-- Please review the items on the PR checklist before submitting--> ## PR Checklist - [ ] Closes: #46026 <!-- - [ ] Closes: #yyy (add separate lines for additional resolved issues) --> - [ ] **Communication:** I've discussed this with core contributors already. If the work hasn't been agreed, this work might be rejected - [ ] **Tests:** Added/updated and all pass - [ ] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [ ] **Dev docs:** Added/updated - [ ] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [ ] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [ ] [WXS for installer](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/installer/PowerToysSetup/Product.wxs) for new binaries and localization folder - [ ] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [ ] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [ ] **Documentation updated:** If checked, please file a pull request on [our docs repo](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-uwp/tree/docs/hub/powertoys) and link it here: #xxx <!-- Provide a more detailed description of the PR, other things fixed, or any additional comments/features here --> ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments <!-- Describe how you validated the behavior. Add automated tests wherever possible, but list manual validation steps taken as well --> ## Validation Steps Performed https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/9150c15e-6478-46f2-92fa-771cdcc0ad01
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OnPropertyChanged(nameof(HideBuiltInNew));
return;
[New+] Hide existing new - remake (#44979) ## Summary of the Pull Request - Add the ability for users and admins (GPO) to control whether to display built in New on the context menu. - Changes to the setting are immediately reflected in the experience. - Built-in New is restored on uninstall. ## PR Checklist Note: Supersedes https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pull/39843 - [x] **Closes**: [New+] Replace default New entry #37545 and Replace "New" with New+ option #37946 - [x] **Communication:** Discussed with @niels9001 - 1/22/2025 - [x] **Tests:** Completed manual test pass see highlight below - [x] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [x] **Dev docs:** Updated "doc\devdocs\modules\newplus.md" - [n/a] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [n/a] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [x] [WXS for installer] Updated installer (uninstall custom action) - [n/a] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [n/a] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [No] **Documentation updated:** Pending, coming soon. (original PR https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-dev-docs/pull/5473) ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments Added the ability for users' admins' to display Windows built-in New or not I'm NOT aware of an official supported way to do this, so I'm achieving this by adding an invalid context menu handler in place of New in the Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Directory\background\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\New Changes are immediate, after applying the change, built-in New is shown/hidden accordingly Updates to New+ Settings UI New setting introduced to track user' preference (saved to newplus/settings.json) GPO setting introduced for control New visibility via GPO (GPO wins over user preference) Updates to New+ power_module.cpp When runner is running new plus will also apply built-in New admin GPO and user preference (GPO wins over user preference) to ensure correct behavior on setting restore and GPO application. Updates to installer Uninstall always reenable built-in "New" context menu Updated DevDoc Added a note on how to manually restore built-in New ## Validation Steps Performed Windows 11 x64 Settings UI New+ enabled New+ disabled GPO setting enabled GPO settings disabled Manually updating newplus/settings.json Windows 11 ARM64 I tested the reg hack manually, but didn't go through a full pass. Windows 10 x64 NOT tested. Windows 11, Settings, New+ Disabled and no GPO <img width="1040" height="1002" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1b827b10-f009-4b0b-954f-d9311d40d201" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and no GPO <img width="1015" height="781" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a5fa09d3-7fd3-4830-99a4-5f2ac9ce1a38" /> Hide built-in New: Off (the default) <img width="321" height="417" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/355fea60-bbb8-4f11-b648-291aaf0c4a6d" /> Hide built-in New: On <img width="1015" height="87" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e83e45c4-6b67-443b-b045-26e7dda2cf46" /> Modern <img width="308" height="360" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b164b240-6e67-410c-8481-7db3ee3225b7" /> Classic <img width="308" height="289" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e2b6c262-a311-454c-9c76-40cb11ff2970" /> Disabling New+ also unhide New <img width="1031" height="569" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/29b8dae7-8190-4e64-b106-c6861e472a3d" /> <img width="308" height="353" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e1977d6b-dc85-4db4-b9ab-c7bb2b27dde2" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and with GPO Hide built-in New: GPO enabled <img width="1020" height="691" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/75053ab8-92c6-4d38-b1b8-9b0d8293c207" /> Hide built-in New: GPO disabled <img width="1050" height="161" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1a50b841-ff01-4662-a923-aee63717c834" />
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}
Newplus: Change the built-in newplus status will trigger error (#46029) <!-- Enter a brief description/summary of your PR here. What does it fix/what does it change/how was it tested (even manually, if necessary)? --> ## Summary of the Pull Request Fix #46026 <!-- Please review the items on the PR checklist before submitting--> ## PR Checklist - [ ] Closes: #46026 <!-- - [ ] Closes: #yyy (add separate lines for additional resolved issues) --> - [ ] **Communication:** I've discussed this with core contributors already. If the work hasn't been agreed, this work might be rejected - [ ] **Tests:** Added/updated and all pass - [ ] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [ ] **Dev docs:** Added/updated - [ ] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [ ] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [ ] [WXS for installer](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/installer/PowerToysSetup/Product.wxs) for new binaries and localization folder - [ ] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [ ] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [ ] **Documentation updated:** If checked, please file a pull request on [our docs repo](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-uwp/tree/docs/hub/powertoys) and link it here: #xxx <!-- Provide a more detailed description of the PR, other things fixed, or any additional comments/features here --> ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments <!-- Describe how you validated the behavior. Add automated tests wherever possible, but list manual validation steps taken as well --> ## Validation Steps Performed https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/9150c15e-6478-46f2-92fa-771cdcc0ad01
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UpdateHideBuiltInNewState(value);
[New+] Hide existing new - remake (#44979) ## Summary of the Pull Request - Add the ability for users and admins (GPO) to control whether to display built in New on the context menu. - Changes to the setting are immediately reflected in the experience. - Built-in New is restored on uninstall. ## PR Checklist Note: Supersedes https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pull/39843 - [x] **Closes**: [New+] Replace default New entry #37545 and Replace "New" with New+ option #37946 - [x] **Communication:** Discussed with @niels9001 - 1/22/2025 - [x] **Tests:** Completed manual test pass see highlight below - [x] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [x] **Dev docs:** Updated "doc\devdocs\modules\newplus.md" - [n/a] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [n/a] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [x] [WXS for installer] Updated installer (uninstall custom action) - [n/a] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [n/a] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [No] **Documentation updated:** Pending, coming soon. (original PR https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-dev-docs/pull/5473) ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments Added the ability for users' admins' to display Windows built-in New or not I'm NOT aware of an official supported way to do this, so I'm achieving this by adding an invalid context menu handler in place of New in the Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Directory\background\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\New Changes are immediate, after applying the change, built-in New is shown/hidden accordingly Updates to New+ Settings UI New setting introduced to track user' preference (saved to newplus/settings.json) GPO setting introduced for control New visibility via GPO (GPO wins over user preference) Updates to New+ power_module.cpp When runner is running new plus will also apply built-in New admin GPO and user preference (GPO wins over user preference) to ensure correct behavior on setting restore and GPO application. Updates to installer Uninstall always reenable built-in "New" context menu Updated DevDoc Added a note on how to manually restore built-in New ## Validation Steps Performed Windows 11 x64 Settings UI New+ enabled New+ disabled GPO setting enabled GPO settings disabled Manually updating newplus/settings.json Windows 11 ARM64 I tested the reg hack manually, but didn't go through a full pass. Windows 10 x64 NOT tested. Windows 11, Settings, New+ Disabled and no GPO <img width="1040" height="1002" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1b827b10-f009-4b0b-954f-d9311d40d201" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and no GPO <img width="1015" height="781" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a5fa09d3-7fd3-4830-99a4-5f2ac9ce1a38" /> Hide built-in New: Off (the default) <img width="321" height="417" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/355fea60-bbb8-4f11-b648-291aaf0c4a6d" /> Hide built-in New: On <img width="1015" height="87" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e83e45c4-6b67-443b-b045-26e7dda2cf46" /> Modern <img width="308" height="360" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b164b240-6e67-410c-8481-7db3ee3225b7" /> Classic <img width="308" height="289" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e2b6c262-a311-454c-9c76-40cb11ff2970" /> Disabling New+ also unhide New <img width="1031" height="569" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/29b8dae7-8190-4e64-b106-c6861e472a3d" /> <img width="308" height="353" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e1977d6b-dc85-4db4-b9ab-c7bb2b27dde2" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and with GPO Hide built-in New: GPO enabled <img width="1020" height="691" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/75053ab8-92c6-4d38-b1b8-9b0d8293c207" /> Hide built-in New: GPO disabled <img width="1050" height="161" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1a50b841-ff01-4662-a923-aee63717c834" />
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}
}
}
public bool IsEnabledGpoConfigured
{
get => _enabledStateIsGPOConfigured;
}
public ButtonClickCommand OpenCurrentNewTemplateFolder => new ButtonClickCommand(OpenNewTemplateFolder);
public ButtonClickCommand PickAnotherNewTemplateFolder => new ButtonClickCommand(PickNewTemplateFolder);
private void NotifySettingsChanged()
{
// Using InvariantCulture as this is an IPC message
SendConfigMSG(
string.Format(
CultureInfo.InvariantCulture,
"{{ \"powertoys\": {{ \"{0}\": {1} }} }}",
ModuleName,
JsonSerializer.Serialize(Settings, SourceGenerationContextContext.Default.NewPlusSettings)));
}
private Func<string, int> SendConfigMSG { get; }
Remove ISettingsUtils and ISettingsPath interfaces (#44331) <!-- Enter a brief description/summary of your PR here. What does it fix/what does it change/how was it tested (even manually, if necessary)? --> ## Summary of the Pull Request This PR removes the ISettingsUtils and ISettingsPath interfaces to reduce some complexity. They only existed so the classes can be used with moq. But this is also possible by using virtual methods which is cleaner. <!-- Please review the items on the PR checklist before submitting--> ## PR Checklist - [ ] Closes: #xxx <!-- - [ ] Closes: #yyy (add separate lines for additional resolved issues) --> - [ ] **Communication:** I've discussed this with core contributors already. If the work hasn't been agreed, this work might be rejected - [x] **Tests:** Added/updated and all pass - [ ] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [ ] **Dev docs:** Added/updated - [ ] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [ ] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [ ] [WXS for installer](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/installer/PowerToysSetup/Product.wxs) for new binaries and localization folder - [ ] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [ ] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [ ] **Documentation updated:** If checked, please file a pull request on [our docs repo](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-uwp/tree/docs/hub/powertoys) and link it here: #xxx
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public static NewPlusSettings LoadSettings(SettingsUtils settingsUtils)
{
NewPlusSettings settings = null;
try
{
settings = settingsUtils.GetSettingsOrDefault<NewPlusSettings>(NewPlusSettings.ModuleName);
if (string.IsNullOrEmpty(settings.Properties.TemplateLocation.Value))
{
// This can happen when running the DEBUG Settings application without first letting the runner create the default settings file.
settings.Properties.TemplateLocation.Value = Path.Combine(Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolder.LocalApplicationData), "Microsoft", "PowerToys", "NewPlus", "Templates");
}
}
catch (Exception e)
{
Logger.LogError($"Exception encountered while reading {NewPlusSettings.ModuleName} settings.", e);
}
return settings;
}
public static void CopyTemplateExamples(string templateLocation)
{
if (!Directory.Exists(templateLocation))
{
Directory.CreateDirectory(templateLocation);
}
if (Directory.GetFiles(templateLocation).Length == 0 && Directory.GetDirectories(templateLocation).Length == 0)
{
// No files in templateLocation directory
// Copy over examples files from <Program Files>\PowerToys\WinUI3Apps\Assets\NewPlus\Templates
var example_templates = Path.Combine(Helper.GetPowerToysInstallationWinUI3AppsAssetsFolder(), "NewPlus", "Templates");
Helper.CopyDirectory(example_templates, templateLocation, true);
}
}
private bool _isNewPlusEnabled;
private string _templateLocation;
private bool _hideFileExtension;
private bool _hideStartingDigits;
private bool _replaceVariables;
[New+] Hide existing new - remake (#44979) ## Summary of the Pull Request - Add the ability for users and admins (GPO) to control whether to display built in New on the context menu. - Changes to the setting are immediately reflected in the experience. - Built-in New is restored on uninstall. ## PR Checklist Note: Supersedes https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pull/39843 - [x] **Closes**: [New+] Replace default New entry #37545 and Replace "New" with New+ option #37946 - [x] **Communication:** Discussed with @niels9001 - 1/22/2025 - [x] **Tests:** Completed manual test pass see highlight below - [x] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [x] **Dev docs:** Updated "doc\devdocs\modules\newplus.md" - [n/a] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [n/a] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [x] [WXS for installer] Updated installer (uninstall custom action) - [n/a] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [n/a] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [No] **Documentation updated:** Pending, coming soon. (original PR https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-dev-docs/pull/5473) ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments Added the ability for users' admins' to display Windows built-in New or not I'm NOT aware of an official supported way to do this, so I'm achieving this by adding an invalid context menu handler in place of New in the Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Directory\background\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\New Changes are immediate, after applying the change, built-in New is shown/hidden accordingly Updates to New+ Settings UI New setting introduced to track user' preference (saved to newplus/settings.json) GPO setting introduced for control New visibility via GPO (GPO wins over user preference) Updates to New+ power_module.cpp When runner is running new plus will also apply built-in New admin GPO and user preference (GPO wins over user preference) to ensure correct behavior on setting restore and GPO application. Updates to installer Uninstall always reenable built-in "New" context menu Updated DevDoc Added a note on how to manually restore built-in New ## Validation Steps Performed Windows 11 x64 Settings UI New+ enabled New+ disabled GPO setting enabled GPO settings disabled Manually updating newplus/settings.json Windows 11 ARM64 I tested the reg hack manually, but didn't go through a full pass. Windows 10 x64 NOT tested. Windows 11, Settings, New+ Disabled and no GPO <img width="1040" height="1002" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1b827b10-f009-4b0b-954f-d9311d40d201" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and no GPO <img width="1015" height="781" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a5fa09d3-7fd3-4830-99a4-5f2ac9ce1a38" /> Hide built-in New: Off (the default) <img width="321" height="417" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/355fea60-bbb8-4f11-b648-291aaf0c4a6d" /> Hide built-in New: On <img width="1015" height="87" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e83e45c4-6b67-443b-b045-26e7dda2cf46" /> Modern <img width="308" height="360" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b164b240-6e67-410c-8481-7db3ee3225b7" /> Classic <img width="308" height="289" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e2b6c262-a311-454c-9c76-40cb11ff2970" /> Disabling New+ also unhide New <img width="1031" height="569" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/29b8dae7-8190-4e64-b106-c6861e472a3d" /> <img width="308" height="353" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e1977d6b-dc85-4db4-b9ab-c7bb2b27dde2" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and with GPO Hide built-in New: GPO enabled <img width="1020" height="691" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/75053ab8-92c6-4d38-b1b8-9b0d8293c207" /> Hide built-in New: GPO disabled <img width="1050" height="161" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1a50b841-ff01-4662-a923-aee63717c834" />
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private bool _disableBuiltInNew; // reflects the current state of New visibility
private GpoRuleConfigured _enabledGpoRuleConfiguration;
private bool _enabledStateIsGPOConfigured;
private GpoRuleConfigured _hideFileExtensionGpoRuleConfiguration;
private bool _hideFileExtensionIsGPOConfigured;
private bool _replaceVariablesIsGPOConfigured;
[New+] Hide existing new - remake (#44979) ## Summary of the Pull Request - Add the ability for users and admins (GPO) to control whether to display built in New on the context menu. - Changes to the setting are immediately reflected in the experience. - Built-in New is restored on uninstall. ## PR Checklist Note: Supersedes https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pull/39843 - [x] **Closes**: [New+] Replace default New entry #37545 and Replace "New" with New+ option #37946 - [x] **Communication:** Discussed with @niels9001 - 1/22/2025 - [x] **Tests:** Completed manual test pass see highlight below - [x] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [x] **Dev docs:** Updated "doc\devdocs\modules\newplus.md" - [n/a] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [n/a] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [x] [WXS for installer] Updated installer (uninstall custom action) - [n/a] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [n/a] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [No] **Documentation updated:** Pending, coming soon. (original PR https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-dev-docs/pull/5473) ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments Added the ability for users' admins' to display Windows built-in New or not I'm NOT aware of an official supported way to do this, so I'm achieving this by adding an invalid context menu handler in place of New in the Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Directory\background\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\New Changes are immediate, after applying the change, built-in New is shown/hidden accordingly Updates to New+ Settings UI New setting introduced to track user' preference (saved to newplus/settings.json) GPO setting introduced for control New visibility via GPO (GPO wins over user preference) Updates to New+ power_module.cpp When runner is running new plus will also apply built-in New admin GPO and user preference (GPO wins over user preference) to ensure correct behavior on setting restore and GPO application. Updates to installer Uninstall always reenable built-in "New" context menu Updated DevDoc Added a note on how to manually restore built-in New ## Validation Steps Performed Windows 11 x64 Settings UI New+ enabled New+ disabled GPO setting enabled GPO settings disabled Manually updating newplus/settings.json Windows 11 ARM64 I tested the reg hack manually, but didn't go through a full pass. Windows 10 x64 NOT tested. Windows 11, Settings, New+ Disabled and no GPO <img width="1040" height="1002" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1b827b10-f009-4b0b-954f-d9311d40d201" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and no GPO <img width="1015" height="781" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a5fa09d3-7fd3-4830-99a4-5f2ac9ce1a38" /> Hide built-in New: Off (the default) <img width="321" height="417" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/355fea60-bbb8-4f11-b648-291aaf0c4a6d" /> Hide built-in New: On <img width="1015" height="87" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e83e45c4-6b67-443b-b045-26e7dda2cf46" /> Modern <img width="308" height="360" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b164b240-6e67-410c-8481-7db3ee3225b7" /> Classic <img width="308" height="289" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e2b6c262-a311-454c-9c76-40cb11ff2970" /> Disabling New+ also unhide New <img width="1031" height="569" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/29b8dae7-8190-4e64-b106-c6861e472a3d" /> <img width="308" height="353" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e1977d6b-dc85-4db4-b9ab-c7bb2b27dde2" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and with GPO Hide built-in New: GPO enabled <img width="1020" height="691" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/75053ab8-92c6-4d38-b1b8-9b0d8293c207" /> Hide built-in New: GPO disabled <img width="1050" height="161" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1a50b841-ff01-4662-a923-aee63717c834" />
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private bool _hideBuiltInNewContextMenuToggleSettingGPOConfigured;
public void RefreshEnabledState()
{
InitializeEnabledValue();
OnPropertyChanged(nameof(IsEnabled));
}
private void OpenNewTemplateFolder()
{
try
{
CopyTemplateExamples(_templateLocation);
var process = new ProcessStartInfo()
{
FileName = _templateLocation,
UseShellExecute = true,
};
Process.Start(process);
}
catch (Exception ex)
{
Logger.LogError("Failed to show NewPlus template folder.", ex);
}
}
private async void PickNewTemplateFolder()
{
var newPath = await PickFolderDialog();
if (!string.IsNullOrEmpty(newPath))
{
TemplateLocation = newPath;
}
}
private async Task<string> PickFolderDialog()
{
var hwnd = WinRT.Interop.WindowNative.GetWindowHandle(App.GetSettingsWindow());
return await Task.FromResult(GetFolderDialogWithFlags(hwnd, FolderDialogFlags._BIF_NEWDIALOGSTYLE));
}
[New+] Hide existing new - remake (#44979) ## Summary of the Pull Request - Add the ability for users and admins (GPO) to control whether to display built in New on the context menu. - Changes to the setting are immediately reflected in the experience. - Built-in New is restored on uninstall. ## PR Checklist Note: Supersedes https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pull/39843 - [x] **Closes**: [New+] Replace default New entry #37545 and Replace "New" with New+ option #37946 - [x] **Communication:** Discussed with @niels9001 - 1/22/2025 - [x] **Tests:** Completed manual test pass see highlight below - [x] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [x] **Dev docs:** Updated "doc\devdocs\modules\newplus.md" - [n/a] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [n/a] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [x] [WXS for installer] Updated installer (uninstall custom action) - [n/a] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [n/a] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [No] **Documentation updated:** Pending, coming soon. (original PR https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-dev-docs/pull/5473) ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments Added the ability for users' admins' to display Windows built-in New or not I'm NOT aware of an official supported way to do this, so I'm achieving this by adding an invalid context menu handler in place of New in the Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Directory\background\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\New Changes are immediate, after applying the change, built-in New is shown/hidden accordingly Updates to New+ Settings UI New setting introduced to track user' preference (saved to newplus/settings.json) GPO setting introduced for control New visibility via GPO (GPO wins over user preference) Updates to New+ power_module.cpp When runner is running new plus will also apply built-in New admin GPO and user preference (GPO wins over user preference) to ensure correct behavior on setting restore and GPO application. Updates to installer Uninstall always reenable built-in "New" context menu Updated DevDoc Added a note on how to manually restore built-in New ## Validation Steps Performed Windows 11 x64 Settings UI New+ enabled New+ disabled GPO setting enabled GPO settings disabled Manually updating newplus/settings.json Windows 11 ARM64 I tested the reg hack manually, but didn't go through a full pass. Windows 10 x64 NOT tested. Windows 11, Settings, New+ Disabled and no GPO <img width="1040" height="1002" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1b827b10-f009-4b0b-954f-d9311d40d201" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and no GPO <img width="1015" height="781" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a5fa09d3-7fd3-4830-99a4-5f2ac9ce1a38" /> Hide built-in New: Off (the default) <img width="321" height="417" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/355fea60-bbb8-4f11-b648-291aaf0c4a6d" /> Hide built-in New: On <img width="1015" height="87" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e83e45c4-6b67-443b-b045-26e7dda2cf46" /> Modern <img width="308" height="360" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b164b240-6e67-410c-8481-7db3ee3225b7" /> Classic <img width="308" height="289" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e2b6c262-a311-454c-9c76-40cb11ff2970" /> Disabling New+ also unhide New <img width="1031" height="569" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/29b8dae7-8190-4e64-b106-c6861e472a3d" /> <img width="308" height="353" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e1977d6b-dc85-4db4-b9ab-c7bb2b27dde2" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and with GPO Hide built-in New: GPO enabled <img width="1020" height="691" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/75053ab8-92c6-4d38-b1b8-9b0d8293c207" /> Hide built-in New: GPO disabled <img width="1050" height="161" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1a50b841-ff01-4662-a923-aee63717c834" />
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private bool IsBuiltInNewEnabled()
{
try
{
using (var newKey = Registry.CurrentUser.OpenSubKey(BuiltInNewRegistryPath, writable: false))
{
Newplus: Change the built-in newplus status will trigger error (#46029) <!-- Enter a brief description/summary of your PR here. What does it fix/what does it change/how was it tested (even manually, if necessary)? --> ## Summary of the Pull Request Fix #46026 <!-- Please review the items on the PR checklist before submitting--> ## PR Checklist - [ ] Closes: #46026 <!-- - [ ] Closes: #yyy (add separate lines for additional resolved issues) --> - [ ] **Communication:** I've discussed this with core contributors already. If the work hasn't been agreed, this work might be rejected - [ ] **Tests:** Added/updated and all pass - [ ] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [ ] **Dev docs:** Added/updated - [ ] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [ ] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [ ] [WXS for installer](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/installer/PowerToysSetup/Product.wxs) for new binaries and localization folder - [ ] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [ ] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [ ] **Documentation updated:** If checked, please file a pull request on [our docs repo](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-uwp/tree/docs/hub/powertoys) and link it here: #xxx <!-- Provide a more detailed description of the PR, other things fixed, or any additional comments/features here --> ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments <!-- Describe how you validated the behavior. Add automated tests wherever possible, but list manual validation steps taken as well --> ## Validation Steps Performed https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/9150c15e-6478-46f2-92fa-771cdcc0ad01
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if (newKey is null)
{
// Missing key means Explorer is using the built-in handler state, which is enabled.
return true;
}
[New+] Hide existing new - remake (#44979) ## Summary of the Pull Request - Add the ability for users and admins (GPO) to control whether to display built in New on the context menu. - Changes to the setting are immediately reflected in the experience. - Built-in New is restored on uninstall. ## PR Checklist Note: Supersedes https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pull/39843 - [x] **Closes**: [New+] Replace default New entry #37545 and Replace "New" with New+ option #37946 - [x] **Communication:** Discussed with @niels9001 - 1/22/2025 - [x] **Tests:** Completed manual test pass see highlight below - [x] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [x] **Dev docs:** Updated "doc\devdocs\modules\newplus.md" - [n/a] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [n/a] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [x] [WXS for installer] Updated installer (uninstall custom action) - [n/a] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [n/a] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [No] **Documentation updated:** Pending, coming soon. (original PR https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-dev-docs/pull/5473) ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments Added the ability for users' admins' to display Windows built-in New or not I'm NOT aware of an official supported way to do this, so I'm achieving this by adding an invalid context menu handler in place of New in the Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Directory\background\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\New Changes are immediate, after applying the change, built-in New is shown/hidden accordingly Updates to New+ Settings UI New setting introduced to track user' preference (saved to newplus/settings.json) GPO setting introduced for control New visibility via GPO (GPO wins over user preference) Updates to New+ power_module.cpp When runner is running new plus will also apply built-in New admin GPO and user preference (GPO wins over user preference) to ensure correct behavior on setting restore and GPO application. Updates to installer Uninstall always reenable built-in "New" context menu Updated DevDoc Added a note on how to manually restore built-in New ## Validation Steps Performed Windows 11 x64 Settings UI New+ enabled New+ disabled GPO setting enabled GPO settings disabled Manually updating newplus/settings.json Windows 11 ARM64 I tested the reg hack manually, but didn't go through a full pass. Windows 10 x64 NOT tested. Windows 11, Settings, New+ Disabled and no GPO <img width="1040" height="1002" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1b827b10-f009-4b0b-954f-d9311d40d201" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and no GPO <img width="1015" height="781" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a5fa09d3-7fd3-4830-99a4-5f2ac9ce1a38" /> Hide built-in New: Off (the default) <img width="321" height="417" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/355fea60-bbb8-4f11-b648-291aaf0c4a6d" /> Hide built-in New: On <img width="1015" height="87" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e83e45c4-6b67-443b-b045-26e7dda2cf46" /> Modern <img width="308" height="360" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b164b240-6e67-410c-8481-7db3ee3225b7" /> Classic <img width="308" height="289" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e2b6c262-a311-454c-9c76-40cb11ff2970" /> Disabling New+ also unhide New <img width="1031" height="569" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/29b8dae7-8190-4e64-b106-c6861e472a3d" /> <img width="308" height="353" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e1977d6b-dc85-4db4-b9ab-c7bb2b27dde2" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and with GPO Hide built-in New: GPO enabled <img width="1020" height="691" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/75053ab8-92c6-4d38-b1b8-9b0d8293c207" /> Hide built-in New: GPO disabled <img width="1050" height="161" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1a50b841-ff01-4662-a923-aee63717c834" />
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string builtInNewHandlerValue = newKey.GetValue(null, null) as string;
if (builtInNewHandlerValue is null || string.Equals(builtInNewHandlerValue, BuiltNewCOMGuid, StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase))
{
// If no default value for key, or GUID is BuiltNewCOMGuid then built-in New is enabled
return true;
}
return false;
}
}
catch (Exception ex)
{
Logger.LogError("Failed to determine built-in New enablement status.", ex);
}
return false;
}
Newplus: Change the built-in newplus status will trigger error (#46029) <!-- Enter a brief description/summary of your PR here. What does it fix/what does it change/how was it tested (even manually, if necessary)? --> ## Summary of the Pull Request Fix #46026 <!-- Please review the items on the PR checklist before submitting--> ## PR Checklist - [ ] Closes: #46026 <!-- - [ ] Closes: #yyy (add separate lines for additional resolved issues) --> - [ ] **Communication:** I've discussed this with core contributors already. If the work hasn't been agreed, this work might be rejected - [ ] **Tests:** Added/updated and all pass - [ ] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [ ] **Dev docs:** Added/updated - [ ] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [ ] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [ ] [WXS for installer](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/installer/PowerToysSetup/Product.wxs) for new binaries and localization folder - [ ] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [ ] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [ ] **Documentation updated:** If checked, please file a pull request on [our docs repo](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-uwp/tree/docs/hub/powertoys) and link it here: #xxx <!-- Provide a more detailed description of the PR, other things fixed, or any additional comments/features here --> ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments <!-- Describe how you validated the behavior. Add automated tests wherever possible, but list manual validation steps taken as well --> ## Validation Steps Performed https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/9150c15e-6478-46f2-92fa-771cdcc0ad01
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private void UpdateHideBuiltInNewState(bool hideBuiltInNew)
{
_disableBuiltInNew = hideBuiltInNew;
OnPropertyChanged(nameof(HideBuiltInNew));
// Set the user preference for New visibility, which we then also use in powertoys_module.cpp to ensure
// that backup/restore of settings work without having to update settings
Settings.Properties.BuiltInNewHidePreference.Value = hideBuiltInNew;
NotifySettingsChanged();
}
private bool DisableBuiltInNewViaRegistry()
[New+] Hide existing new - remake (#44979) ## Summary of the Pull Request - Add the ability for users and admins (GPO) to control whether to display built in New on the context menu. - Changes to the setting are immediately reflected in the experience. - Built-in New is restored on uninstall. ## PR Checklist Note: Supersedes https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pull/39843 - [x] **Closes**: [New+] Replace default New entry #37545 and Replace "New" with New+ option #37946 - [x] **Communication:** Discussed with @niels9001 - 1/22/2025 - [x] **Tests:** Completed manual test pass see highlight below - [x] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [x] **Dev docs:** Updated "doc\devdocs\modules\newplus.md" - [n/a] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [n/a] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [x] [WXS for installer] Updated installer (uninstall custom action) - [n/a] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [n/a] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [No] **Documentation updated:** Pending, coming soon. (original PR https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-dev-docs/pull/5473) ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments Added the ability for users' admins' to display Windows built-in New or not I'm NOT aware of an official supported way to do this, so I'm achieving this by adding an invalid context menu handler in place of New in the Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Directory\background\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\New Changes are immediate, after applying the change, built-in New is shown/hidden accordingly Updates to New+ Settings UI New setting introduced to track user' preference (saved to newplus/settings.json) GPO setting introduced for control New visibility via GPO (GPO wins over user preference) Updates to New+ power_module.cpp When runner is running new plus will also apply built-in New admin GPO and user preference (GPO wins over user preference) to ensure correct behavior on setting restore and GPO application. Updates to installer Uninstall always reenable built-in "New" context menu Updated DevDoc Added a note on how to manually restore built-in New ## Validation Steps Performed Windows 11 x64 Settings UI New+ enabled New+ disabled GPO setting enabled GPO settings disabled Manually updating newplus/settings.json Windows 11 ARM64 I tested the reg hack manually, but didn't go through a full pass. Windows 10 x64 NOT tested. Windows 11, Settings, New+ Disabled and no GPO <img width="1040" height="1002" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1b827b10-f009-4b0b-954f-d9311d40d201" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and no GPO <img width="1015" height="781" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a5fa09d3-7fd3-4830-99a4-5f2ac9ce1a38" /> Hide built-in New: Off (the default) <img width="321" height="417" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/355fea60-bbb8-4f11-b648-291aaf0c4a6d" /> Hide built-in New: On <img width="1015" height="87" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e83e45c4-6b67-443b-b045-26e7dda2cf46" /> Modern <img width="308" height="360" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b164b240-6e67-410c-8481-7db3ee3225b7" /> Classic <img width="308" height="289" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e2b6c262-a311-454c-9c76-40cb11ff2970" /> Disabling New+ also unhide New <img width="1031" height="569" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/29b8dae7-8190-4e64-b106-c6861e472a3d" /> <img width="308" height="353" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e1977d6b-dc85-4db4-b9ab-c7bb2b27dde2" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and with GPO Hide built-in New: GPO enabled <img width="1020" height="691" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/75053ab8-92c6-4d38-b1b8-9b0d8293c207" /> Hide built-in New: GPO disabled <img width="1050" height="161" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1a50b841-ff01-4662-a923-aee63717c834" />
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{
try
{
Newplus: Change the built-in newplus status will trigger error (#46029) <!-- Enter a brief description/summary of your PR here. What does it fix/what does it change/how was it tested (even manually, if necessary)? --> ## Summary of the Pull Request Fix #46026 <!-- Please review the items on the PR checklist before submitting--> ## PR Checklist - [ ] Closes: #46026 <!-- - [ ] Closes: #yyy (add separate lines for additional resolved issues) --> - [ ] **Communication:** I've discussed this with core contributors already. If the work hasn't been agreed, this work might be rejected - [ ] **Tests:** Added/updated and all pass - [ ] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [ ] **Dev docs:** Added/updated - [ ] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [ ] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [ ] [WXS for installer](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/installer/PowerToysSetup/Product.wxs) for new binaries and localization folder - [ ] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [ ] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [ ] **Documentation updated:** If checked, please file a pull request on [our docs repo](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-uwp/tree/docs/hub/powertoys) and link it here: #xxx <!-- Provide a more detailed description of the PR, other things fixed, or any additional comments/features here --> ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments <!-- Describe how you validated the behavior. Add automated tests wherever possible, but list manual validation steps taken as well --> ## Validation Steps Performed https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/9150c15e-6478-46f2-92fa-771cdcc0ad01
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using (var newKey = Registry.CurrentUser.CreateSubKey(BuiltInNewRegistryPath, writable: true))
[New+] Hide existing new - remake (#44979) ## Summary of the Pull Request - Add the ability for users and admins (GPO) to control whether to display built in New on the context menu. - Changes to the setting are immediately reflected in the experience. - Built-in New is restored on uninstall. ## PR Checklist Note: Supersedes https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pull/39843 - [x] **Closes**: [New+] Replace default New entry #37545 and Replace "New" with New+ option #37946 - [x] **Communication:** Discussed with @niels9001 - 1/22/2025 - [x] **Tests:** Completed manual test pass see highlight below - [x] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [x] **Dev docs:** Updated "doc\devdocs\modules\newplus.md" - [n/a] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [n/a] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [x] [WXS for installer] Updated installer (uninstall custom action) - [n/a] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [n/a] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [No] **Documentation updated:** Pending, coming soon. (original PR https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-dev-docs/pull/5473) ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments Added the ability for users' admins' to display Windows built-in New or not I'm NOT aware of an official supported way to do this, so I'm achieving this by adding an invalid context menu handler in place of New in the Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Directory\background\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\New Changes are immediate, after applying the change, built-in New is shown/hidden accordingly Updates to New+ Settings UI New setting introduced to track user' preference (saved to newplus/settings.json) GPO setting introduced for control New visibility via GPO (GPO wins over user preference) Updates to New+ power_module.cpp When runner is running new plus will also apply built-in New admin GPO and user preference (GPO wins over user preference) to ensure correct behavior on setting restore and GPO application. Updates to installer Uninstall always reenable built-in "New" context menu Updated DevDoc Added a note on how to manually restore built-in New ## Validation Steps Performed Windows 11 x64 Settings UI New+ enabled New+ disabled GPO setting enabled GPO settings disabled Manually updating newplus/settings.json Windows 11 ARM64 I tested the reg hack manually, but didn't go through a full pass. Windows 10 x64 NOT tested. Windows 11, Settings, New+ Disabled and no GPO <img width="1040" height="1002" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1b827b10-f009-4b0b-954f-d9311d40d201" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and no GPO <img width="1015" height="781" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a5fa09d3-7fd3-4830-99a4-5f2ac9ce1a38" /> Hide built-in New: Off (the default) <img width="321" height="417" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/355fea60-bbb8-4f11-b648-291aaf0c4a6d" /> Hide built-in New: On <img width="1015" height="87" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e83e45c4-6b67-443b-b045-26e7dda2cf46" /> Modern <img width="308" height="360" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b164b240-6e67-410c-8481-7db3ee3225b7" /> Classic <img width="308" height="289" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e2b6c262-a311-454c-9c76-40cb11ff2970" /> Disabling New+ also unhide New <img width="1031" height="569" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/29b8dae7-8190-4e64-b106-c6861e472a3d" /> <img width="308" height="353" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e1977d6b-dc85-4db4-b9ab-c7bb2b27dde2" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and with GPO Hide built-in New: GPO enabled <img width="1020" height="691" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/75053ab8-92c6-4d38-b1b8-9b0d8293c207" /> Hide built-in New: GPO disabled <img width="1050" height="161" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1a50b841-ff01-4662-a923-aee63717c834" />
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{
Newplus: Change the built-in newplus status will trigger error (#46029) <!-- Enter a brief description/summary of your PR here. What does it fix/what does it change/how was it tested (even manually, if necessary)? --> ## Summary of the Pull Request Fix #46026 <!-- Please review the items on the PR checklist before submitting--> ## PR Checklist - [ ] Closes: #46026 <!-- - [ ] Closes: #yyy (add separate lines for additional resolved issues) --> - [ ] **Communication:** I've discussed this with core contributors already. If the work hasn't been agreed, this work might be rejected - [ ] **Tests:** Added/updated and all pass - [ ] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [ ] **Dev docs:** Added/updated - [ ] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [ ] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [ ] [WXS for installer](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/installer/PowerToysSetup/Product.wxs) for new binaries and localization folder - [ ] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [ ] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [ ] **Documentation updated:** If checked, please file a pull request on [our docs repo](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-uwp/tree/docs/hub/powertoys) and link it here: #xxx <!-- Provide a more detailed description of the PR, other things fixed, or any additional comments/features here --> ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments <!-- Describe how you validated the behavior. Add automated tests wherever possible, but list manual validation steps taken as well --> ## Validation Steps Performed https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/9150c15e-6478-46f2-92fa-771cdcc0ad01
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if (newKey is null)
{
throw new InvalidOperationException("Failed to open or create the registry key for built-in New.");
}
[New+] Hide existing new - remake (#44979) ## Summary of the Pull Request - Add the ability for users and admins (GPO) to control whether to display built in New on the context menu. - Changes to the setting are immediately reflected in the experience. - Built-in New is restored on uninstall. ## PR Checklist Note: Supersedes https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pull/39843 - [x] **Closes**: [New+] Replace default New entry #37545 and Replace "New" with New+ option #37946 - [x] **Communication:** Discussed with @niels9001 - 1/22/2025 - [x] **Tests:** Completed manual test pass see highlight below - [x] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [x] **Dev docs:** Updated "doc\devdocs\modules\newplus.md" - [n/a] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [n/a] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [x] [WXS for installer] Updated installer (uninstall custom action) - [n/a] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [n/a] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [No] **Documentation updated:** Pending, coming soon. (original PR https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-dev-docs/pull/5473) ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments Added the ability for users' admins' to display Windows built-in New or not I'm NOT aware of an official supported way to do this, so I'm achieving this by adding an invalid context menu handler in place of New in the Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Directory\background\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\New Changes are immediate, after applying the change, built-in New is shown/hidden accordingly Updates to New+ Settings UI New setting introduced to track user' preference (saved to newplus/settings.json) GPO setting introduced for control New visibility via GPO (GPO wins over user preference) Updates to New+ power_module.cpp When runner is running new plus will also apply built-in New admin GPO and user preference (GPO wins over user preference) to ensure correct behavior on setting restore and GPO application. Updates to installer Uninstall always reenable built-in "New" context menu Updated DevDoc Added a note on how to manually restore built-in New ## Validation Steps Performed Windows 11 x64 Settings UI New+ enabled New+ disabled GPO setting enabled GPO settings disabled Manually updating newplus/settings.json Windows 11 ARM64 I tested the reg hack manually, but didn't go through a full pass. Windows 10 x64 NOT tested. Windows 11, Settings, New+ Disabled and no GPO <img width="1040" height="1002" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1b827b10-f009-4b0b-954f-d9311d40d201" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and no GPO <img width="1015" height="781" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a5fa09d3-7fd3-4830-99a4-5f2ac9ce1a38" /> Hide built-in New: Off (the default) <img width="321" height="417" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/355fea60-bbb8-4f11-b648-291aaf0c4a6d" /> Hide built-in New: On <img width="1015" height="87" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e83e45c4-6b67-443b-b045-26e7dda2cf46" /> Modern <img width="308" height="360" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b164b240-6e67-410c-8481-7db3ee3225b7" /> Classic <img width="308" height="289" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e2b6c262-a311-454c-9c76-40cb11ff2970" /> Disabling New+ also unhide New <img width="1031" height="569" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/29b8dae7-8190-4e64-b106-c6861e472a3d" /> <img width="308" height="353" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e1977d6b-dc85-4db4-b9ab-c7bb2b27dde2" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and with GPO Hide built-in New: GPO enabled <img width="1020" height="691" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/75053ab8-92c6-4d38-b1b8-9b0d8293c207" /> Hide built-in New: GPO disabled <img width="1050" height="161" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1a50b841-ff01-4662-a923-aee63717c834" />
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string builtInNewHandlerValue = newKey.GetValue(null, null) as string;
if (!string.IsNullOrEmpty(builtInNewHandlerValue) && builtInNewHandlerValue.StartsWith(NewDisabledValuePrefix, StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase))
{
// Already disabled
Newplus: Change the built-in newplus status will trigger error (#46029) <!-- Enter a brief description/summary of your PR here. What does it fix/what does it change/how was it tested (even manually, if necessary)? --> ## Summary of the Pull Request Fix #46026 <!-- Please review the items on the PR checklist before submitting--> ## PR Checklist - [ ] Closes: #46026 <!-- - [ ] Closes: #yyy (add separate lines for additional resolved issues) --> - [ ] **Communication:** I've discussed this with core contributors already. If the work hasn't been agreed, this work might be rejected - [ ] **Tests:** Added/updated and all pass - [ ] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [ ] **Dev docs:** Added/updated - [ ] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [ ] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [ ] [WXS for installer](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/installer/PowerToysSetup/Product.wxs) for new binaries and localization folder - [ ] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [ ] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [ ] **Documentation updated:** If checked, please file a pull request on [our docs repo](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-uwp/tree/docs/hub/powertoys) and link it here: #xxx <!-- Provide a more detailed description of the PR, other things fixed, or any additional comments/features here --> ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments <!-- Describe how you validated the behavior. Add automated tests wherever possible, but list manual validation steps taken as well --> ## Validation Steps Performed https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/9150c15e-6478-46f2-92fa-771cdcc0ad01
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return true;
[New+] Hide existing new - remake (#44979) ## Summary of the Pull Request - Add the ability for users and admins (GPO) to control whether to display built in New on the context menu. - Changes to the setting are immediately reflected in the experience. - Built-in New is restored on uninstall. ## PR Checklist Note: Supersedes https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pull/39843 - [x] **Closes**: [New+] Replace default New entry #37545 and Replace "New" with New+ option #37946 - [x] **Communication:** Discussed with @niels9001 - 1/22/2025 - [x] **Tests:** Completed manual test pass see highlight below - [x] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [x] **Dev docs:** Updated "doc\devdocs\modules\newplus.md" - [n/a] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [n/a] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [x] [WXS for installer] Updated installer (uninstall custom action) - [n/a] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [n/a] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [No] **Documentation updated:** Pending, coming soon. (original PR https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-dev-docs/pull/5473) ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments Added the ability for users' admins' to display Windows built-in New or not I'm NOT aware of an official supported way to do this, so I'm achieving this by adding an invalid context menu handler in place of New in the Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Directory\background\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\New Changes are immediate, after applying the change, built-in New is shown/hidden accordingly Updates to New+ Settings UI New setting introduced to track user' preference (saved to newplus/settings.json) GPO setting introduced for control New visibility via GPO (GPO wins over user preference) Updates to New+ power_module.cpp When runner is running new plus will also apply built-in New admin GPO and user preference (GPO wins over user preference) to ensure correct behavior on setting restore and GPO application. Updates to installer Uninstall always reenable built-in "New" context menu Updated DevDoc Added a note on how to manually restore built-in New ## Validation Steps Performed Windows 11 x64 Settings UI New+ enabled New+ disabled GPO setting enabled GPO settings disabled Manually updating newplus/settings.json Windows 11 ARM64 I tested the reg hack manually, but didn't go through a full pass. Windows 10 x64 NOT tested. Windows 11, Settings, New+ Disabled and no GPO <img width="1040" height="1002" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1b827b10-f009-4b0b-954f-d9311d40d201" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and no GPO <img width="1015" height="781" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a5fa09d3-7fd3-4830-99a4-5f2ac9ce1a38" /> Hide built-in New: Off (the default) <img width="321" height="417" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/355fea60-bbb8-4f11-b648-291aaf0c4a6d" /> Hide built-in New: On <img width="1015" height="87" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e83e45c4-6b67-443b-b045-26e7dda2cf46" /> Modern <img width="308" height="360" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b164b240-6e67-410c-8481-7db3ee3225b7" /> Classic <img width="308" height="289" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e2b6c262-a311-454c-9c76-40cb11ff2970" /> Disabling New+ also unhide New <img width="1031" height="569" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/29b8dae7-8190-4e64-b106-c6861e472a3d" /> <img width="308" height="353" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e1977d6b-dc85-4db4-b9ab-c7bb2b27dde2" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and with GPO Hide built-in New: GPO enabled <img width="1020" height="691" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/75053ab8-92c6-4d38-b1b8-9b0d8293c207" /> Hide built-in New: GPO disabled <img width="1050" height="161" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1a50b841-ff01-4662-a923-aee63717c834" />
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}
// Any string value will disable the built-in New handler
string newDisabledValue = NewDisabledValuePrefix + builtInNewHandlerValue;
newKey.SetValue(string.Empty, newDisabledValue);
}
Newplus: Change the built-in newplus status will trigger error (#46029) <!-- Enter a brief description/summary of your PR here. What does it fix/what does it change/how was it tested (even manually, if necessary)? --> ## Summary of the Pull Request Fix #46026 <!-- Please review the items on the PR checklist before submitting--> ## PR Checklist - [ ] Closes: #46026 <!-- - [ ] Closes: #yyy (add separate lines for additional resolved issues) --> - [ ] **Communication:** I've discussed this with core contributors already. If the work hasn't been agreed, this work might be rejected - [ ] **Tests:** Added/updated and all pass - [ ] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [ ] **Dev docs:** Added/updated - [ ] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [ ] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [ ] [WXS for installer](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/installer/PowerToysSetup/Product.wxs) for new binaries and localization folder - [ ] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [ ] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [ ] **Documentation updated:** If checked, please file a pull request on [our docs repo](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-uwp/tree/docs/hub/powertoys) and link it here: #xxx <!-- Provide a more detailed description of the PR, other things fixed, or any additional comments/features here --> ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments <!-- Describe how you validated the behavior. Add automated tests wherever possible, but list manual validation steps taken as well --> ## Validation Steps Performed https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/9150c15e-6478-46f2-92fa-771cdcc0ad01
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return true;
[New+] Hide existing new - remake (#44979) ## Summary of the Pull Request - Add the ability for users and admins (GPO) to control whether to display built in New on the context menu. - Changes to the setting are immediately reflected in the experience. - Built-in New is restored on uninstall. ## PR Checklist Note: Supersedes https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pull/39843 - [x] **Closes**: [New+] Replace default New entry #37545 and Replace "New" with New+ option #37946 - [x] **Communication:** Discussed with @niels9001 - 1/22/2025 - [x] **Tests:** Completed manual test pass see highlight below - [x] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [x] **Dev docs:** Updated "doc\devdocs\modules\newplus.md" - [n/a] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [n/a] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [x] [WXS for installer] Updated installer (uninstall custom action) - [n/a] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [n/a] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [No] **Documentation updated:** Pending, coming soon. (original PR https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-dev-docs/pull/5473) ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments Added the ability for users' admins' to display Windows built-in New or not I'm NOT aware of an official supported way to do this, so I'm achieving this by adding an invalid context menu handler in place of New in the Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Directory\background\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\New Changes are immediate, after applying the change, built-in New is shown/hidden accordingly Updates to New+ Settings UI New setting introduced to track user' preference (saved to newplus/settings.json) GPO setting introduced for control New visibility via GPO (GPO wins over user preference) Updates to New+ power_module.cpp When runner is running new plus will also apply built-in New admin GPO and user preference (GPO wins over user preference) to ensure correct behavior on setting restore and GPO application. Updates to installer Uninstall always reenable built-in "New" context menu Updated DevDoc Added a note on how to manually restore built-in New ## Validation Steps Performed Windows 11 x64 Settings UI New+ enabled New+ disabled GPO setting enabled GPO settings disabled Manually updating newplus/settings.json Windows 11 ARM64 I tested the reg hack manually, but didn't go through a full pass. Windows 10 x64 NOT tested. Windows 11, Settings, New+ Disabled and no GPO <img width="1040" height="1002" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1b827b10-f009-4b0b-954f-d9311d40d201" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and no GPO <img width="1015" height="781" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a5fa09d3-7fd3-4830-99a4-5f2ac9ce1a38" /> Hide built-in New: Off (the default) <img width="321" height="417" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/355fea60-bbb8-4f11-b648-291aaf0c4a6d" /> Hide built-in New: On <img width="1015" height="87" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e83e45c4-6b67-443b-b045-26e7dda2cf46" /> Modern <img width="308" height="360" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b164b240-6e67-410c-8481-7db3ee3225b7" /> Classic <img width="308" height="289" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e2b6c262-a311-454c-9c76-40cb11ff2970" /> Disabling New+ also unhide New <img width="1031" height="569" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/29b8dae7-8190-4e64-b106-c6861e472a3d" /> <img width="308" height="353" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e1977d6b-dc85-4db4-b9ab-c7bb2b27dde2" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and with GPO Hide built-in New: GPO enabled <img width="1020" height="691" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/75053ab8-92c6-4d38-b1b8-9b0d8293c207" /> Hide built-in New: GPO disabled <img width="1050" height="161" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1a50b841-ff01-4662-a923-aee63717c834" />
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}
catch (Exception ex)
{
Logger.LogError("Failed to disable built-in New in the registry.", ex);
Newplus: Change the built-in newplus status will trigger error (#46029) <!-- Enter a brief description/summary of your PR here. What does it fix/what does it change/how was it tested (even manually, if necessary)? --> ## Summary of the Pull Request Fix #46026 <!-- Please review the items on the PR checklist before submitting--> ## PR Checklist - [ ] Closes: #46026 <!-- - [ ] Closes: #yyy (add separate lines for additional resolved issues) --> - [ ] **Communication:** I've discussed this with core contributors already. If the work hasn't been agreed, this work might be rejected - [ ] **Tests:** Added/updated and all pass - [ ] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [ ] **Dev docs:** Added/updated - [ ] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [ ] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [ ] [WXS for installer](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/installer/PowerToysSetup/Product.wxs) for new binaries and localization folder - [ ] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [ ] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [ ] **Documentation updated:** If checked, please file a pull request on [our docs repo](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-uwp/tree/docs/hub/powertoys) and link it here: #xxx <!-- Provide a more detailed description of the PR, other things fixed, or any additional comments/features here --> ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments <!-- Describe how you validated the behavior. Add automated tests wherever possible, but list manual validation steps taken as well --> ## Validation Steps Performed https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/9150c15e-6478-46f2-92fa-771cdcc0ad01
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MessageBox.Show(ResourceLoaderInstance.ResourceLoader.GetString("NewPlus_BuiltInNewRegistryUpdateError"));
[New+] Hide existing new - remake (#44979) ## Summary of the Pull Request - Add the ability for users and admins (GPO) to control whether to display built in New on the context menu. - Changes to the setting are immediately reflected in the experience. - Built-in New is restored on uninstall. ## PR Checklist Note: Supersedes https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pull/39843 - [x] **Closes**: [New+] Replace default New entry #37545 and Replace "New" with New+ option #37946 - [x] **Communication:** Discussed with @niels9001 - 1/22/2025 - [x] **Tests:** Completed manual test pass see highlight below - [x] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [x] **Dev docs:** Updated "doc\devdocs\modules\newplus.md" - [n/a] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [n/a] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [x] [WXS for installer] Updated installer (uninstall custom action) - [n/a] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [n/a] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [No] **Documentation updated:** Pending, coming soon. (original PR https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-dev-docs/pull/5473) ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments Added the ability for users' admins' to display Windows built-in New or not I'm NOT aware of an official supported way to do this, so I'm achieving this by adding an invalid context menu handler in place of New in the Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Directory\background\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\New Changes are immediate, after applying the change, built-in New is shown/hidden accordingly Updates to New+ Settings UI New setting introduced to track user' preference (saved to newplus/settings.json) GPO setting introduced for control New visibility via GPO (GPO wins over user preference) Updates to New+ power_module.cpp When runner is running new plus will also apply built-in New admin GPO and user preference (GPO wins over user preference) to ensure correct behavior on setting restore and GPO application. Updates to installer Uninstall always reenable built-in "New" context menu Updated DevDoc Added a note on how to manually restore built-in New ## Validation Steps Performed Windows 11 x64 Settings UI New+ enabled New+ disabled GPO setting enabled GPO settings disabled Manually updating newplus/settings.json Windows 11 ARM64 I tested the reg hack manually, but didn't go through a full pass. Windows 10 x64 NOT tested. Windows 11, Settings, New+ Disabled and no GPO <img width="1040" height="1002" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1b827b10-f009-4b0b-954f-d9311d40d201" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and no GPO <img width="1015" height="781" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a5fa09d3-7fd3-4830-99a4-5f2ac9ce1a38" /> Hide built-in New: Off (the default) <img width="321" height="417" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/355fea60-bbb8-4f11-b648-291aaf0c4a6d" /> Hide built-in New: On <img width="1015" height="87" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e83e45c4-6b67-443b-b045-26e7dda2cf46" /> Modern <img width="308" height="360" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b164b240-6e67-410c-8481-7db3ee3225b7" /> Classic <img width="308" height="289" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e2b6c262-a311-454c-9c76-40cb11ff2970" /> Disabling New+ also unhide New <img width="1031" height="569" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/29b8dae7-8190-4e64-b106-c6861e472a3d" /> <img width="308" height="353" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e1977d6b-dc85-4db4-b9ab-c7bb2b27dde2" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and with GPO Hide built-in New: GPO enabled <img width="1020" height="691" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/75053ab8-92c6-4d38-b1b8-9b0d8293c207" /> Hide built-in New: GPO disabled <img width="1050" height="161" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1a50b841-ff01-4662-a923-aee63717c834" />
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}
Newplus: Change the built-in newplus status will trigger error (#46029) <!-- Enter a brief description/summary of your PR here. What does it fix/what does it change/how was it tested (even manually, if necessary)? --> ## Summary of the Pull Request Fix #46026 <!-- Please review the items on the PR checklist before submitting--> ## PR Checklist - [ ] Closes: #46026 <!-- - [ ] Closes: #yyy (add separate lines for additional resolved issues) --> - [ ] **Communication:** I've discussed this with core contributors already. If the work hasn't been agreed, this work might be rejected - [ ] **Tests:** Added/updated and all pass - [ ] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [ ] **Dev docs:** Added/updated - [ ] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [ ] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [ ] [WXS for installer](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/installer/PowerToysSetup/Product.wxs) for new binaries and localization folder - [ ] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [ ] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [ ] **Documentation updated:** If checked, please file a pull request on [our docs repo](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-uwp/tree/docs/hub/powertoys) and link it here: #xxx <!-- Provide a more detailed description of the PR, other things fixed, or any additional comments/features here --> ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments <!-- Describe how you validated the behavior. Add automated tests wherever possible, but list manual validation steps taken as well --> ## Validation Steps Performed https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/9150c15e-6478-46f2-92fa-771cdcc0ad01
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return false;
[New+] Hide existing new - remake (#44979) ## Summary of the Pull Request - Add the ability for users and admins (GPO) to control whether to display built in New on the context menu. - Changes to the setting are immediately reflected in the experience. - Built-in New is restored on uninstall. ## PR Checklist Note: Supersedes https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pull/39843 - [x] **Closes**: [New+] Replace default New entry #37545 and Replace "New" with New+ option #37946 - [x] **Communication:** Discussed with @niels9001 - 1/22/2025 - [x] **Tests:** Completed manual test pass see highlight below - [x] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [x] **Dev docs:** Updated "doc\devdocs\modules\newplus.md" - [n/a] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [n/a] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [x] [WXS for installer] Updated installer (uninstall custom action) - [n/a] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [n/a] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [No] **Documentation updated:** Pending, coming soon. (original PR https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-dev-docs/pull/5473) ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments Added the ability for users' admins' to display Windows built-in New or not I'm NOT aware of an official supported way to do this, so I'm achieving this by adding an invalid context menu handler in place of New in the Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Directory\background\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\New Changes are immediate, after applying the change, built-in New is shown/hidden accordingly Updates to New+ Settings UI New setting introduced to track user' preference (saved to newplus/settings.json) GPO setting introduced for control New visibility via GPO (GPO wins over user preference) Updates to New+ power_module.cpp When runner is running new plus will also apply built-in New admin GPO and user preference (GPO wins over user preference) to ensure correct behavior on setting restore and GPO application. Updates to installer Uninstall always reenable built-in "New" context menu Updated DevDoc Added a note on how to manually restore built-in New ## Validation Steps Performed Windows 11 x64 Settings UI New+ enabled New+ disabled GPO setting enabled GPO settings disabled Manually updating newplus/settings.json Windows 11 ARM64 I tested the reg hack manually, but didn't go through a full pass. Windows 10 x64 NOT tested. Windows 11, Settings, New+ Disabled and no GPO <img width="1040" height="1002" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1b827b10-f009-4b0b-954f-d9311d40d201" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and no GPO <img width="1015" height="781" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a5fa09d3-7fd3-4830-99a4-5f2ac9ce1a38" /> Hide built-in New: Off (the default) <img width="321" height="417" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/355fea60-bbb8-4f11-b648-291aaf0c4a6d" /> Hide built-in New: On <img width="1015" height="87" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e83e45c4-6b67-443b-b045-26e7dda2cf46" /> Modern <img width="308" height="360" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b164b240-6e67-410c-8481-7db3ee3225b7" /> Classic <img width="308" height="289" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e2b6c262-a311-454c-9c76-40cb11ff2970" /> Disabling New+ also unhide New <img width="1031" height="569" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/29b8dae7-8190-4e64-b106-c6861e472a3d" /> <img width="308" height="353" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e1977d6b-dc85-4db4-b9ab-c7bb2b27dde2" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and with GPO Hide built-in New: GPO enabled <img width="1020" height="691" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/75053ab8-92c6-4d38-b1b8-9b0d8293c207" /> Hide built-in New: GPO disabled <img width="1050" height="161" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1a50b841-ff01-4662-a923-aee63717c834" />
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}
Newplus: Change the built-in newplus status will trigger error (#46029) <!-- Enter a brief description/summary of your PR here. What does it fix/what does it change/how was it tested (even manually, if necessary)? --> ## Summary of the Pull Request Fix #46026 <!-- Please review the items on the PR checklist before submitting--> ## PR Checklist - [ ] Closes: #46026 <!-- - [ ] Closes: #yyy (add separate lines for additional resolved issues) --> - [ ] **Communication:** I've discussed this with core contributors already. If the work hasn't been agreed, this work might be rejected - [ ] **Tests:** Added/updated and all pass - [ ] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [ ] **Dev docs:** Added/updated - [ ] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [ ] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [ ] [WXS for installer](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/installer/PowerToysSetup/Product.wxs) for new binaries and localization folder - [ ] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [ ] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [ ] **Documentation updated:** If checked, please file a pull request on [our docs repo](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-uwp/tree/docs/hub/powertoys) and link it here: #xxx <!-- Provide a more detailed description of the PR, other things fixed, or any additional comments/features here --> ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments <!-- Describe how you validated the behavior. Add automated tests wherever possible, but list manual validation steps taken as well --> ## Validation Steps Performed https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/9150c15e-6478-46f2-92fa-771cdcc0ad01
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private bool EnableBuiltInNewViaRegistry()
[New+] Hide existing new - remake (#44979) ## Summary of the Pull Request - Add the ability for users and admins (GPO) to control whether to display built in New on the context menu. - Changes to the setting are immediately reflected in the experience. - Built-in New is restored on uninstall. ## PR Checklist Note: Supersedes https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pull/39843 - [x] **Closes**: [New+] Replace default New entry #37545 and Replace "New" with New+ option #37946 - [x] **Communication:** Discussed with @niels9001 - 1/22/2025 - [x] **Tests:** Completed manual test pass see highlight below - [x] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [x] **Dev docs:** Updated "doc\devdocs\modules\newplus.md" - [n/a] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [n/a] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [x] [WXS for installer] Updated installer (uninstall custom action) - [n/a] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [n/a] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [No] **Documentation updated:** Pending, coming soon. (original PR https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-dev-docs/pull/5473) ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments Added the ability for users' admins' to display Windows built-in New or not I'm NOT aware of an official supported way to do this, so I'm achieving this by adding an invalid context menu handler in place of New in the Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Directory\background\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\New Changes are immediate, after applying the change, built-in New is shown/hidden accordingly Updates to New+ Settings UI New setting introduced to track user' preference (saved to newplus/settings.json) GPO setting introduced for control New visibility via GPO (GPO wins over user preference) Updates to New+ power_module.cpp When runner is running new plus will also apply built-in New admin GPO and user preference (GPO wins over user preference) to ensure correct behavior on setting restore and GPO application. Updates to installer Uninstall always reenable built-in "New" context menu Updated DevDoc Added a note on how to manually restore built-in New ## Validation Steps Performed Windows 11 x64 Settings UI New+ enabled New+ disabled GPO setting enabled GPO settings disabled Manually updating newplus/settings.json Windows 11 ARM64 I tested the reg hack manually, but didn't go through a full pass. Windows 10 x64 NOT tested. Windows 11, Settings, New+ Disabled and no GPO <img width="1040" height="1002" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1b827b10-f009-4b0b-954f-d9311d40d201" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and no GPO <img width="1015" height="781" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a5fa09d3-7fd3-4830-99a4-5f2ac9ce1a38" /> Hide built-in New: Off (the default) <img width="321" height="417" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/355fea60-bbb8-4f11-b648-291aaf0c4a6d" /> Hide built-in New: On <img width="1015" height="87" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e83e45c4-6b67-443b-b045-26e7dda2cf46" /> Modern <img width="308" height="360" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b164b240-6e67-410c-8481-7db3ee3225b7" /> Classic <img width="308" height="289" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e2b6c262-a311-454c-9c76-40cb11ff2970" /> Disabling New+ also unhide New <img width="1031" height="569" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/29b8dae7-8190-4e64-b106-c6861e472a3d" /> <img width="308" height="353" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e1977d6b-dc85-4db4-b9ab-c7bb2b27dde2" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and with GPO Hide built-in New: GPO enabled <img width="1020" height="691" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/75053ab8-92c6-4d38-b1b8-9b0d8293c207" /> Hide built-in New: GPO disabled <img width="1050" height="161" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1a50b841-ff01-4662-a923-aee63717c834" />
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{
try
{
using (var newKey = Registry.CurrentUser.OpenSubKey(BuiltInNewRegistryPath, writable: true))
{
Newplus: Change the built-in newplus status will trigger error (#46029) <!-- Enter a brief description/summary of your PR here. What does it fix/what does it change/how was it tested (even manually, if necessary)? --> ## Summary of the Pull Request Fix #46026 <!-- Please review the items on the PR checklist before submitting--> ## PR Checklist - [ ] Closes: #46026 <!-- - [ ] Closes: #yyy (add separate lines for additional resolved issues) --> - [ ] **Communication:** I've discussed this with core contributors already. If the work hasn't been agreed, this work might be rejected - [ ] **Tests:** Added/updated and all pass - [ ] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [ ] **Dev docs:** Added/updated - [ ] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [ ] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [ ] [WXS for installer](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/installer/PowerToysSetup/Product.wxs) for new binaries and localization folder - [ ] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [ ] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [ ] **Documentation updated:** If checked, please file a pull request on [our docs repo](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-uwp/tree/docs/hub/powertoys) and link it here: #xxx <!-- Provide a more detailed description of the PR, other things fixed, or any additional comments/features here --> ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments <!-- Describe how you validated the behavior. Add automated tests wherever possible, but list manual validation steps taken as well --> ## Validation Steps Performed https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/9150c15e-6478-46f2-92fa-771cdcc0ad01
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if (newKey is null)
{
// Missing key means the built-in New handler is already enabled.
return true;
}
[New+] Hide existing new - remake (#44979) ## Summary of the Pull Request - Add the ability for users and admins (GPO) to control whether to display built in New on the context menu. - Changes to the setting are immediately reflected in the experience. - Built-in New is restored on uninstall. ## PR Checklist Note: Supersedes https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pull/39843 - [x] **Closes**: [New+] Replace default New entry #37545 and Replace "New" with New+ option #37946 - [x] **Communication:** Discussed with @niels9001 - 1/22/2025 - [x] **Tests:** Completed manual test pass see highlight below - [x] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [x] **Dev docs:** Updated "doc\devdocs\modules\newplus.md" - [n/a] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [n/a] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [x] [WXS for installer] Updated installer (uninstall custom action) - [n/a] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [n/a] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [No] **Documentation updated:** Pending, coming soon. (original PR https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-dev-docs/pull/5473) ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments Added the ability for users' admins' to display Windows built-in New or not I'm NOT aware of an official supported way to do this, so I'm achieving this by adding an invalid context menu handler in place of New in the Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Directory\background\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\New Changes are immediate, after applying the change, built-in New is shown/hidden accordingly Updates to New+ Settings UI New setting introduced to track user' preference (saved to newplus/settings.json) GPO setting introduced for control New visibility via GPO (GPO wins over user preference) Updates to New+ power_module.cpp When runner is running new plus will also apply built-in New admin GPO and user preference (GPO wins over user preference) to ensure correct behavior on setting restore and GPO application. Updates to installer Uninstall always reenable built-in "New" context menu Updated DevDoc Added a note on how to manually restore built-in New ## Validation Steps Performed Windows 11 x64 Settings UI New+ enabled New+ disabled GPO setting enabled GPO settings disabled Manually updating newplus/settings.json Windows 11 ARM64 I tested the reg hack manually, but didn't go through a full pass. Windows 10 x64 NOT tested. Windows 11, Settings, New+ Disabled and no GPO <img width="1040" height="1002" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1b827b10-f009-4b0b-954f-d9311d40d201" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and no GPO <img width="1015" height="781" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a5fa09d3-7fd3-4830-99a4-5f2ac9ce1a38" /> Hide built-in New: Off (the default) <img width="321" height="417" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/355fea60-bbb8-4f11-b648-291aaf0c4a6d" /> Hide built-in New: On <img width="1015" height="87" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e83e45c4-6b67-443b-b045-26e7dda2cf46" /> Modern <img width="308" height="360" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b164b240-6e67-410c-8481-7db3ee3225b7" /> Classic <img width="308" height="289" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e2b6c262-a311-454c-9c76-40cb11ff2970" /> Disabling New+ also unhide New <img width="1031" height="569" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/29b8dae7-8190-4e64-b106-c6861e472a3d" /> <img width="308" height="353" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e1977d6b-dc85-4db4-b9ab-c7bb2b27dde2" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and with GPO Hide built-in New: GPO enabled <img width="1020" height="691" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/75053ab8-92c6-4d38-b1b8-9b0d8293c207" /> Hide built-in New: GPO disabled <img width="1050" height="161" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1a50b841-ff01-4662-a923-aee63717c834" />
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string builtInNewHandlerValue = newKey.GetValue(null, null) as string;
if (builtInNewHandlerValue is null)
{
// Already enabled
Newplus: Change the built-in newplus status will trigger error (#46029) <!-- Enter a brief description/summary of your PR here. What does it fix/what does it change/how was it tested (even manually, if necessary)? --> ## Summary of the Pull Request Fix #46026 <!-- Please review the items on the PR checklist before submitting--> ## PR Checklist - [ ] Closes: #46026 <!-- - [ ] Closes: #yyy (add separate lines for additional resolved issues) --> - [ ] **Communication:** I've discussed this with core contributors already. If the work hasn't been agreed, this work might be rejected - [ ] **Tests:** Added/updated and all pass - [ ] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [ ] **Dev docs:** Added/updated - [ ] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [ ] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [ ] [WXS for installer](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/installer/PowerToysSetup/Product.wxs) for new binaries and localization folder - [ ] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [ ] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [ ] **Documentation updated:** If checked, please file a pull request on [our docs repo](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-uwp/tree/docs/hub/powertoys) and link it here: #xxx <!-- Provide a more detailed description of the PR, other things fixed, or any additional comments/features here --> ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments <!-- Describe how you validated the behavior. Add automated tests wherever possible, but list manual validation steps taken as well --> ## Validation Steps Performed https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/9150c15e-6478-46f2-92fa-771cdcc0ad01
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return true;
[New+] Hide existing new - remake (#44979) ## Summary of the Pull Request - Add the ability for users and admins (GPO) to control whether to display built in New on the context menu. - Changes to the setting are immediately reflected in the experience. - Built-in New is restored on uninstall. ## PR Checklist Note: Supersedes https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pull/39843 - [x] **Closes**: [New+] Replace default New entry #37545 and Replace "New" with New+ option #37946 - [x] **Communication:** Discussed with @niels9001 - 1/22/2025 - [x] **Tests:** Completed manual test pass see highlight below - [x] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [x] **Dev docs:** Updated "doc\devdocs\modules\newplus.md" - [n/a] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [n/a] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [x] [WXS for installer] Updated installer (uninstall custom action) - [n/a] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [n/a] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [No] **Documentation updated:** Pending, coming soon. (original PR https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-dev-docs/pull/5473) ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments Added the ability for users' admins' to display Windows built-in New or not I'm NOT aware of an official supported way to do this, so I'm achieving this by adding an invalid context menu handler in place of New in the Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Directory\background\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\New Changes are immediate, after applying the change, built-in New is shown/hidden accordingly Updates to New+ Settings UI New setting introduced to track user' preference (saved to newplus/settings.json) GPO setting introduced for control New visibility via GPO (GPO wins over user preference) Updates to New+ power_module.cpp When runner is running new plus will also apply built-in New admin GPO and user preference (GPO wins over user preference) to ensure correct behavior on setting restore and GPO application. Updates to installer Uninstall always reenable built-in "New" context menu Updated DevDoc Added a note on how to manually restore built-in New ## Validation Steps Performed Windows 11 x64 Settings UI New+ enabled New+ disabled GPO setting enabled GPO settings disabled Manually updating newplus/settings.json Windows 11 ARM64 I tested the reg hack manually, but didn't go through a full pass. Windows 10 x64 NOT tested. Windows 11, Settings, New+ Disabled and no GPO <img width="1040" height="1002" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1b827b10-f009-4b0b-954f-d9311d40d201" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and no GPO <img width="1015" height="781" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a5fa09d3-7fd3-4830-99a4-5f2ac9ce1a38" /> Hide built-in New: Off (the default) <img width="321" height="417" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/355fea60-bbb8-4f11-b648-291aaf0c4a6d" /> Hide built-in New: On <img width="1015" height="87" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e83e45c4-6b67-443b-b045-26e7dda2cf46" /> Modern <img width="308" height="360" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b164b240-6e67-410c-8481-7db3ee3225b7" /> Classic <img width="308" height="289" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e2b6c262-a311-454c-9c76-40cb11ff2970" /> Disabling New+ also unhide New <img width="1031" height="569" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/29b8dae7-8190-4e64-b106-c6861e472a3d" /> <img width="308" height="353" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e1977d6b-dc85-4db4-b9ab-c7bb2b27dde2" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and with GPO Hide built-in New: GPO enabled <img width="1020" height="691" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/75053ab8-92c6-4d38-b1b8-9b0d8293c207" /> Hide built-in New: GPO disabled <img width="1050" height="161" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1a50b841-ff01-4662-a923-aee63717c834" />
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}
// Null key default value enables built-in New handler
newKey.DeleteValue(null, true);
}
Newplus: Change the built-in newplus status will trigger error (#46029) <!-- Enter a brief description/summary of your PR here. What does it fix/what does it change/how was it tested (even manually, if necessary)? --> ## Summary of the Pull Request Fix #46026 <!-- Please review the items on the PR checklist before submitting--> ## PR Checklist - [ ] Closes: #46026 <!-- - [ ] Closes: #yyy (add separate lines for additional resolved issues) --> - [ ] **Communication:** I've discussed this with core contributors already. If the work hasn't been agreed, this work might be rejected - [ ] **Tests:** Added/updated and all pass - [ ] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [ ] **Dev docs:** Added/updated - [ ] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [ ] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [ ] [WXS for installer](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/installer/PowerToysSetup/Product.wxs) for new binaries and localization folder - [ ] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [ ] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [ ] **Documentation updated:** If checked, please file a pull request on [our docs repo](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-uwp/tree/docs/hub/powertoys) and link it here: #xxx <!-- Provide a more detailed description of the PR, other things fixed, or any additional comments/features here --> ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments <!-- Describe how you validated the behavior. Add automated tests wherever possible, but list manual validation steps taken as well --> ## Validation Steps Performed https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/9150c15e-6478-46f2-92fa-771cdcc0ad01
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return true;
[New+] Hide existing new - remake (#44979) ## Summary of the Pull Request - Add the ability for users and admins (GPO) to control whether to display built in New on the context menu. - Changes to the setting are immediately reflected in the experience. - Built-in New is restored on uninstall. ## PR Checklist Note: Supersedes https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pull/39843 - [x] **Closes**: [New+] Replace default New entry #37545 and Replace "New" with New+ option #37946 - [x] **Communication:** Discussed with @niels9001 - 1/22/2025 - [x] **Tests:** Completed manual test pass see highlight below - [x] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [x] **Dev docs:** Updated "doc\devdocs\modules\newplus.md" - [n/a] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [n/a] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [x] [WXS for installer] Updated installer (uninstall custom action) - [n/a] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [n/a] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [No] **Documentation updated:** Pending, coming soon. (original PR https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-dev-docs/pull/5473) ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments Added the ability for users' admins' to display Windows built-in New or not I'm NOT aware of an official supported way to do this, so I'm achieving this by adding an invalid context menu handler in place of New in the Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Directory\background\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\New Changes are immediate, after applying the change, built-in New is shown/hidden accordingly Updates to New+ Settings UI New setting introduced to track user' preference (saved to newplus/settings.json) GPO setting introduced for control New visibility via GPO (GPO wins over user preference) Updates to New+ power_module.cpp When runner is running new plus will also apply built-in New admin GPO and user preference (GPO wins over user preference) to ensure correct behavior on setting restore and GPO application. Updates to installer Uninstall always reenable built-in "New" context menu Updated DevDoc Added a note on how to manually restore built-in New ## Validation Steps Performed Windows 11 x64 Settings UI New+ enabled New+ disabled GPO setting enabled GPO settings disabled Manually updating newplus/settings.json Windows 11 ARM64 I tested the reg hack manually, but didn't go through a full pass. Windows 10 x64 NOT tested. Windows 11, Settings, New+ Disabled and no GPO <img width="1040" height="1002" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1b827b10-f009-4b0b-954f-d9311d40d201" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and no GPO <img width="1015" height="781" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a5fa09d3-7fd3-4830-99a4-5f2ac9ce1a38" /> Hide built-in New: Off (the default) <img width="321" height="417" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/355fea60-bbb8-4f11-b648-291aaf0c4a6d" /> Hide built-in New: On <img width="1015" height="87" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e83e45c4-6b67-443b-b045-26e7dda2cf46" /> Modern <img width="308" height="360" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b164b240-6e67-410c-8481-7db3ee3225b7" /> Classic <img width="308" height="289" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e2b6c262-a311-454c-9c76-40cb11ff2970" /> Disabling New+ also unhide New <img width="1031" height="569" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/29b8dae7-8190-4e64-b106-c6861e472a3d" /> <img width="308" height="353" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e1977d6b-dc85-4db4-b9ab-c7bb2b27dde2" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and with GPO Hide built-in New: GPO enabled <img width="1020" height="691" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/75053ab8-92c6-4d38-b1b8-9b0d8293c207" /> Hide built-in New: GPO disabled <img width="1050" height="161" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1a50b841-ff01-4662-a923-aee63717c834" />
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}
catch (Exception ex)
{
Logger.LogError("Failed to enable built-in New in the registry.", ex);
Newplus: Change the built-in newplus status will trigger error (#46029) <!-- Enter a brief description/summary of your PR here. What does it fix/what does it change/how was it tested (even manually, if necessary)? --> ## Summary of the Pull Request Fix #46026 <!-- Please review the items on the PR checklist before submitting--> ## PR Checklist - [ ] Closes: #46026 <!-- - [ ] Closes: #yyy (add separate lines for additional resolved issues) --> - [ ] **Communication:** I've discussed this with core contributors already. If the work hasn't been agreed, this work might be rejected - [ ] **Tests:** Added/updated and all pass - [ ] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [ ] **Dev docs:** Added/updated - [ ] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [ ] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [ ] [WXS for installer](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/installer/PowerToysSetup/Product.wxs) for new binaries and localization folder - [ ] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [ ] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [ ] **Documentation updated:** If checked, please file a pull request on [our docs repo](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-uwp/tree/docs/hub/powertoys) and link it here: #xxx <!-- Provide a more detailed description of the PR, other things fixed, or any additional comments/features here --> ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments <!-- Describe how you validated the behavior. Add automated tests wherever possible, but list manual validation steps taken as well --> ## Validation Steps Performed https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/9150c15e-6478-46f2-92fa-771cdcc0ad01
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MessageBox.Show(ResourceLoaderInstance.ResourceLoader.GetString("NewPlus_BuiltInNewRegistryUpdateError"));
[New+] Hide existing new - remake (#44979) ## Summary of the Pull Request - Add the ability for users and admins (GPO) to control whether to display built in New on the context menu. - Changes to the setting are immediately reflected in the experience. - Built-in New is restored on uninstall. ## PR Checklist Note: Supersedes https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pull/39843 - [x] **Closes**: [New+] Replace default New entry #37545 and Replace "New" with New+ option #37946 - [x] **Communication:** Discussed with @niels9001 - 1/22/2025 - [x] **Tests:** Completed manual test pass see highlight below - [x] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [x] **Dev docs:** Updated "doc\devdocs\modules\newplus.md" - [n/a] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [n/a] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [x] [WXS for installer] Updated installer (uninstall custom action) - [n/a] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [n/a] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [No] **Documentation updated:** Pending, coming soon. (original PR https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-dev-docs/pull/5473) ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments Added the ability for users' admins' to display Windows built-in New or not I'm NOT aware of an official supported way to do this, so I'm achieving this by adding an invalid context menu handler in place of New in the Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Directory\background\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\New Changes are immediate, after applying the change, built-in New is shown/hidden accordingly Updates to New+ Settings UI New setting introduced to track user' preference (saved to newplus/settings.json) GPO setting introduced for control New visibility via GPO (GPO wins over user preference) Updates to New+ power_module.cpp When runner is running new plus will also apply built-in New admin GPO and user preference (GPO wins over user preference) to ensure correct behavior on setting restore and GPO application. Updates to installer Uninstall always reenable built-in "New" context menu Updated DevDoc Added a note on how to manually restore built-in New ## Validation Steps Performed Windows 11 x64 Settings UI New+ enabled New+ disabled GPO setting enabled GPO settings disabled Manually updating newplus/settings.json Windows 11 ARM64 I tested the reg hack manually, but didn't go through a full pass. Windows 10 x64 NOT tested. Windows 11, Settings, New+ Disabled and no GPO <img width="1040" height="1002" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1b827b10-f009-4b0b-954f-d9311d40d201" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and no GPO <img width="1015" height="781" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a5fa09d3-7fd3-4830-99a4-5f2ac9ce1a38" /> Hide built-in New: Off (the default) <img width="321" height="417" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/355fea60-bbb8-4f11-b648-291aaf0c4a6d" /> Hide built-in New: On <img width="1015" height="87" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e83e45c4-6b67-443b-b045-26e7dda2cf46" /> Modern <img width="308" height="360" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b164b240-6e67-410c-8481-7db3ee3225b7" /> Classic <img width="308" height="289" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e2b6c262-a311-454c-9c76-40cb11ff2970" /> Disabling New+ also unhide New <img width="1031" height="569" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/29b8dae7-8190-4e64-b106-c6861e472a3d" /> <img width="308" height="353" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e1977d6b-dc85-4db4-b9ab-c7bb2b27dde2" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and with GPO Hide built-in New: GPO enabled <img width="1020" height="691" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/75053ab8-92c6-4d38-b1b8-9b0d8293c207" /> Hide built-in New: GPO disabled <img width="1050" height="161" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1a50b841-ff01-4662-a923-aee63717c834" />
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}
Newplus: Change the built-in newplus status will trigger error (#46029) <!-- Enter a brief description/summary of your PR here. What does it fix/what does it change/how was it tested (even manually, if necessary)? --> ## Summary of the Pull Request Fix #46026 <!-- Please review the items on the PR checklist before submitting--> ## PR Checklist - [ ] Closes: #46026 <!-- - [ ] Closes: #yyy (add separate lines for additional resolved issues) --> - [ ] **Communication:** I've discussed this with core contributors already. If the work hasn't been agreed, this work might be rejected - [ ] **Tests:** Added/updated and all pass - [ ] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [ ] **Dev docs:** Added/updated - [ ] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [ ] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [ ] [WXS for installer](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/installer/PowerToysSetup/Product.wxs) for new binaries and localization folder - [ ] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [ ] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [ ] **Documentation updated:** If checked, please file a pull request on [our docs repo](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-uwp/tree/docs/hub/powertoys) and link it here: #xxx <!-- Provide a more detailed description of the PR, other things fixed, or any additional comments/features here --> ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments <!-- Describe how you validated the behavior. Add automated tests wherever possible, but list manual validation steps taken as well --> ## Validation Steps Performed https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/9150c15e-6478-46f2-92fa-771cdcc0ad01
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return false;
[New+] Hide existing new - remake (#44979) ## Summary of the Pull Request - Add the ability for users and admins (GPO) to control whether to display built in New on the context menu. - Changes to the setting are immediately reflected in the experience. - Built-in New is restored on uninstall. ## PR Checklist Note: Supersedes https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pull/39843 - [x] **Closes**: [New+] Replace default New entry #37545 and Replace "New" with New+ option #37946 - [x] **Communication:** Discussed with @niels9001 - 1/22/2025 - [x] **Tests:** Completed manual test pass see highlight below - [x] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [x] **Dev docs:** Updated "doc\devdocs\modules\newplus.md" - [n/a] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [n/a] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [x] [WXS for installer] Updated installer (uninstall custom action) - [n/a] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [n/a] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [No] **Documentation updated:** Pending, coming soon. (original PR https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-dev-docs/pull/5473) ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments Added the ability for users' admins' to display Windows built-in New or not I'm NOT aware of an official supported way to do this, so I'm achieving this by adding an invalid context menu handler in place of New in the Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Directory\background\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\New Changes are immediate, after applying the change, built-in New is shown/hidden accordingly Updates to New+ Settings UI New setting introduced to track user' preference (saved to newplus/settings.json) GPO setting introduced for control New visibility via GPO (GPO wins over user preference) Updates to New+ power_module.cpp When runner is running new plus will also apply built-in New admin GPO and user preference (GPO wins over user preference) to ensure correct behavior on setting restore and GPO application. Updates to installer Uninstall always reenable built-in "New" context menu Updated DevDoc Added a note on how to manually restore built-in New ## Validation Steps Performed Windows 11 x64 Settings UI New+ enabled New+ disabled GPO setting enabled GPO settings disabled Manually updating newplus/settings.json Windows 11 ARM64 I tested the reg hack manually, but didn't go through a full pass. Windows 10 x64 NOT tested. Windows 11, Settings, New+ Disabled and no GPO <img width="1040" height="1002" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1b827b10-f009-4b0b-954f-d9311d40d201" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and no GPO <img width="1015" height="781" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a5fa09d3-7fd3-4830-99a4-5f2ac9ce1a38" /> Hide built-in New: Off (the default) <img width="321" height="417" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/355fea60-bbb8-4f11-b648-291aaf0c4a6d" /> Hide built-in New: On <img width="1015" height="87" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e83e45c4-6b67-443b-b045-26e7dda2cf46" /> Modern <img width="308" height="360" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b164b240-6e67-410c-8481-7db3ee3225b7" /> Classic <img width="308" height="289" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e2b6c262-a311-454c-9c76-40cb11ff2970" /> Disabling New+ also unhide New <img width="1031" height="569" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/29b8dae7-8190-4e64-b106-c6861e472a3d" /> <img width="308" height="353" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e1977d6b-dc85-4db4-b9ab-c7bb2b27dde2" /> Windows 11, Settings, New+ Enabled and with GPO Hide built-in New: GPO enabled <img width="1020" height="691" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/75053ab8-92c6-4d38-b1b8-9b0d8293c207" /> Hide built-in New: GPO disabled <img width="1050" height="161" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1a50b841-ff01-4662-a923-aee63717c834" />
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}
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}