Delete unused ps1

Since we switched to running the build on C:\, this test started
failing. C: means "current directory on the C drive"!

.github/actions/spell-check/expect.txt

@@ -94,8 +94,10 @@ ASSOCSTR
 ASYNCWINDOWPLACEMENT
 ASYNCWINDOWPOS
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+ATX
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 aumid
+authenticode
 Authenticode
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@@ -113,6 +115,7 @@ azman
 bbwe
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 bck
+backticks
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@@ -140,6 +143,7 @@ bmi
 BNumber
 BODGY
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+Bootstrappers
 BOOTSTRAPPERINSTALLFOLDER
 BOTTOMALIGN
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@@ -193,6 +197,7 @@ changecursor
 CHILDACTIVATE
 CHILDWINDOW
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+CIBUILD
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@@ -267,6 +272,7 @@ countof
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+cppcoreguidelines
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@@ -372,6 +378,7 @@ devpal
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 DIALOGEX
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+diffs
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@@ -383,6 +390,7 @@ DISPLAYFREQUENCY
 displayname
 DISPLAYORIENTATION
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+djwsxzxb
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@@ -443,6 +451,7 @@ EDITSHORTCUTS
 EDITTEXT
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+eku
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@@ -510,6 +519,7 @@ FARPROC
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+Figma
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@@ -636,6 +646,7 @@ Hiber
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+HICONSM
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@@ -743,7 +754,7 @@ INITDIALOG
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-Inlines
+inlines
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@@ -816,6 +827,7 @@ keyvault
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+ksa
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@@ -922,6 +934,7 @@ LWA
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+makeappx
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@@ -947,6 +960,7 @@ mdtext
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+mcp
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@@ -1020,6 +1034,7 @@ msiexec
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+MSIs
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@@ -1034,6 +1049,8 @@ multizone
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+myorg
+myrepo
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@@ -1249,11 +1266,13 @@ phwnd
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+PII
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+PKI
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@@ -1443,6 +1462,7 @@ riid
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+rollups
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@@ -1695,6 +1715,7 @@ syskeydown
 SYSKEYUP
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+systemai
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@@ -2033,6 +2054,7 @@ xstyler
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+XXL
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.github/copilot-instructions.md

@@ -1,43 +1,59 @@
-# PowerToys – Copilot guide (concise)
+---
+description: PowerToys AI contributor guidance.
+applyTo: pullRequests
+---
+
+# PowerToys - Copilot guide (concise)
 
 This is the top-level guide for AI changes. Keep edits small, follow existing patterns, and cite exact paths in PRs.
 
-Repo map (1‑line per area)
+# Repo map (1-line per area)
 - Core apps: `src/runner/**` (tray/loader), `src/settings-ui/**` (Settings app)
 - Shared libs: `src/common/**`
 - Modules: `src/modules/*` (one per utility; Command Palette in `src/modules/cmdpal/**`)
 - Build tools/docs: `tools/**`, `doc/devdocs/**`
 
-Build and test (defaults)
+# Build and test (defaults)
 - Prerequisites: Visual Studio 2022 17.4+, minimal Windows 10 1803+.
 - Build discipline:
-  - One terminal per operation (build → test). Don’t switch/open new ones mid-flow.
+  - One terminal per operation (build -> test). Do not switch or open new ones mid-flow.
   - After making changes, `cd` to the project folder that changed (`.csproj`/`.vcxproj`).
-  - Use script(s) to build, synchronously block and wait in foreground for it to finish: `tools/build/build.ps1|.cmd` (current folder), `build-essentials.*` (once per brand new build for missing nuget packages)
-  - Treat build **exit code 0** as success; any non-zero exit code is a failure, have Copilot read the errors log in the build folder (e.g., `build.*.*.errors.log`) and surface problems.
-  - Don’t start tests or launch Runner until the previous step succeeded.
-- Tests (fast + targeted):
-  - Find the test project by product code prefix (e.g., FancyZones, AdvancedPaste). Look for a sibling folder or 1–2 levels up named like `<Product>*UnitTests` or `<Product>*UITests`.
-  - Build the test project, wait for **exit**, then run only those tests via VS Test Explorer or `vstest.console.exe` with filters. Avoid `dotnet test` in this repo.
-  - Add/adjust tests when changing behavior; if skipped, state why (e.g., comment-only, string rename).
+  - Use scripts to build, synchronously block and wait in foreground for completion: `tools/build/build.ps1|.cmd` (current folder), `build-essentials.*` (once per brand new build for missing nuget packages).
+  - Treat build exit code 0 as success; any non-zero exit code is a failure. Read the errors log in the build folder (such as `build.*.*.errors.log`) and surface problems.
+  - Do not start tests or launch Runner until the previous step succeeded.
+- Tests (fast and targeted):
+  - Find the test project by product code prefix (for example FancyZones, AdvancedPaste). Look for a sibling folder or one to two levels up named like `<Product>*UnitTests` or `<Product>*UITests`.
+  - Build the test project, wait for exit, then run only those tests via VS Test Explorer or `vstest.console.exe` with filters. Avoid `dotnet test` in this repo.
+  - Add or adjust tests when changing behavior; if skipped, state why (for example comment-only or string rename).
 
-Pull requests (expectations)
-- Atomic: one logical change; no drive‑by refactors.
-- Describe: problem / approach / risk / test evidence.
+# Pull requests (expectations)
+- Atomic: one logical change; no drive-by refactors.
+- Describe: problem, approach, risk, test evidence.
 - List: touched paths if not obvious.
 
-When to ask for clarification
+# When to ask for clarification
 - Ambiguous spec after scanning relevant docs (see below).
-- Cross-module impact (shared enum/struct) not clear.
-- Security / elevation / installer changes.
+- Cross-module impact (shared enum or struct) not clear.
+- Security, elevation, or installer changes.
 
-Logging (use existing stacks)
-- C++: `src/common/logger/**` (`Logger::info|warn|error|debug`). Keep hot paths quiet (hooks, tight loops).
-- C#: `ManagedCommon.Logger` (`LogInfo|LogWarning|LogError|LogDebug|LogTrace`). Some UIs use injected `ILogger` via `LoggerInstance.Logger`.
+# Logging (use existing stacks)
+- C++ logging lives in `src/common/logger/**` (`Logger::info`, `Logger::warn`, `Logger::error`, `Logger::debug`). Keep hot paths quiet (hooks, tight loops).
+- C# logging goes through `ManagedCommon.Logger` (`LogInfo`, `LogWarning`, `LogError`, `LogDebug`, `LogTrace`). Some UIs use injected `ILogger` via `LoggerInstance.Logger`.
 
-Docs to consult
+# Docs to consult
 - `tools/build/BUILD-GUIDELINES.md`
-- `doc/devdocs/core/architecture.md`, `doc/devdocs/core/runner.md`, `doc/devdocs/core/settings/readme.md`, `doc/devdocs/modules/readme.md`
+- `doc/devdocs/core/architecture.md`
+- `doc/devdocs/core/runner.md`
+- `doc/devdocs/core/settings/readme.md`
+- `doc/devdocs/modules/readme.md`
 
-Done checklist (self review before finishing)
-- Build clean? Tests updated/passed? No unintended formatting? Any new dependency? Documented skips?
+# Language style rules
+- Always enforce repo analyzers: root `.editorconfig` plus any `stylecop.json`.
+- C# code follows StyleCop.Analyzers and Microsoft.CodeAnalysis.NetAnalyzers.
+- C++ code honors `.clang-format` plus `.clang-tidy` (modernize/cppcoreguidelines/readability).
+- Markdown files wrap at 80 characters and use ATX headers with fenced code blocks that include language tags.
+- YAML files indent two spaces and add comments for complex settings while keeping keys clear.
+- PowerShell scripts use Verb-Noun names and prefer single-quoted literals while documenting parameters and satisfying PSScriptAnalyzer.
+
+# Done checklist (self review before finishing)
+- Build clean? Tests updated or passed? No unintended formatting? Any new dependency? Documented skips?

.github/prompts/create-commit-title.prompt.md

@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
+---
+mode: 'agent'
+model: Claude Sonnet 4.5
+description: 'Generate an 80-character git commit title for the local diff.'
+---
+
+**Goal:** Provide a ready-to-paste git commit title (<= 80 characters) that captures the most important local changes since `HEAD`.
+
+**Workflow:**
+1. Run a single command to view the local diff since the last commit:
+   ```@terminal
+   git diff HEAD
+   ```
+2. From that diff, identify the dominant area (reference key paths like `src/modules/*`, `doc/devdocs/**`, etc.), the type of change (bug fix, docs update, config tweak), and any notable impact.
+3. Draft a concise, imperative commit title summarizing the dominant change. Keep it plain ASCII, <= 80 characters, and avoid trailing punctuation. Mention the primary component when obvious (for example `FancyZones:` or `Docs:`).
+4. Respond with only the final commit title on a single line so it can be pasted directly into `git commit`.

.github/prompts/create-pr-summary.prompt.md

@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+---
+mode: 'agent'
+model: Claude Sonnet 4.5
+description: 'Generate a PowerToys-ready pull request description from the local diff.'
+---
+
+**Goal:** Produce a ready-to-paste PR title and description that follows PowerToys conventions by comparing the current branch against a user-selected target branch.
+
+**Repo guardrails:**
+- Treat `.github/pull_request_template.md` as the single source of truth; load it at runtime instead of embedding hardcoded content in this prompt.
+- Preserve section order from the template but only surface checklist lines that are relevant for the detected changes, filling them with `[x]`/`[ ]` as appropriate.
+- Cite touched paths with inline backticks, matching the guidance in `.github/copilot-instructions.md`.
+- Call out test coverage explicitly: list automated tests run (unit/UI) or state why they are not applicable.
+
+**Workflow:**
+1. Determine the target branch from user context; default to `main` when no branch is supplied.
+2. Run `git status --short` once to surface uncommitted files that may influence the summary.
+3. Run `git diff <target-branch>...HEAD` a single time to review the detailed changes. Only when confidence stays low dig deeper with focused calls such as `git diff <target-branch>...HEAD -- <path>`.
+4. From the diff, capture impacted areas, key file changes, behavioral risks, migrations, and noteworthy edge cases.
+5. Confirm validation: list tests executed with results or state why tests were skipped in line with repo guidance.
+6. Load `.github/pull_request_template.md`, mirror its section order, and populate it with the gathered facts. Include only relevant checklist entries, marking them `[x]/[ ]` and noting any intentional omissions as "N/A".
+7. Present the filled template inside a fenced ```markdown code block with no extra commentary so it is ready to paste into a PR, clearly flagging any placeholders that still need user input.

.github/prompts/fix-issue.prompt.md

@@ -0,0 +1,71 @@
+---
+mode: 'agent'
+model: GPT-5-Codex (Preview)
+description: "  Execute the fix for a GitHub issue using the previously generated implementation plan. Apply code & tests directly in the repo. Output only a PR description (and optional manual steps)."
+---
+
+# DEPENDENCY
+Source review prompt (for generating the implementation plan if missing):
+- .github/prompts/review-issue.prompt.md
+
+Required plan file (single source of truth):
+- Generated Files/issueReview/{{issue_number}}/implementation-plan.md
+
+## Dependency Handling
+1) If `implementation-plan.md` exists → proceed.
+2) If missing → run the review prompt:
+   - Invoke: `.github/prompts/review-issue.prompt.md`
+   - Pass: `issue_number={{issue_number}}`
+   - Then re-check for `implementation-plan.md`.
+3) If still missing → stop and generate:
+   - `Generated Files/issueFix/{{issue_number}}/manual-steps.md` containing:
+     “implementation-plan.md not found; please run .github/prompts/review-issue.prompt.md for #{{issue_number}}.”
+
+# GOAL
+For **#{{issue_number}}**:
+- Use implementation-plan.md as the single authority.
+- Apply code and test changes directly in the repository.
+- Produce a PR-ready description.
+
+# OUTPUT FILES
+1) Generated Files/issueFix/{{issue_number}}/pr-description.md
+2) Generated Files/issueFix/{{issue_number}}/manual-steps.md   # only if human interaction or external setup is required
+
+# EXECUTION RULES
+1) Read implementation-plan.md and execute:
+   - Layers & Files → edit/create as listed
+   - Pattern Choices → follow repository conventions
+   - Fundamentals (perf, security, compatibility, accessibility)
+   - Logging & Exceptions
+   - Telemetry (only if explicitly included in the plan)
+   - Risks & Mitigations
+   - Tests to Add
+2) Locate affected files via `rg` or `git grep`.
+3) Add/update tests to enforce the fixed behavior.
+4) If any ambiguity exists, add:
+// TODO(Human input needed): <clarification needed>
+5) Verify locally: build & tests run successfully.
+
+# pr-description.md should include:
+- Title: `Fix: <short summary> (#{{issue_number}})`
+- What changed and why the fix works
+- Files or modules touched
+- Risks & mitigations (implemented)
+- Tests added/updated and how to run them
+- Telemetry behavior (if applicable)
+- Validation / reproduction steps
+- `Closes #{{issue_number}}`
+
+# manual-steps.md (only if needed)
+- List required human actions: secrets, config, approvals, missing info, or code comments requiring human decisions.
+
+# IMPORTANT
+- Apply code and tests directly; do not produce patch files.
+- Follow implementation-plan.md as the source of truth.
+- Insert comments for human review where a decision or input is required.
+- Use repository conventions and deterministic, minimal changes.
+
+# FINALIZE
+- Write pr-description.md
+- Write manual-steps.md only if needed
+- Print concise success message or note items requiring human interaction

.github/prompts/fix-spelling.prompt.md

@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+---
+mode: 'agent'
+model: GPT-5-Codex (Preview)
+description: 'Resolve Code scanning / check-spelling comments on the active PR.'
+---
+
+**Goal:** Clear every outstanding GitHub pull request comment created by the `Code scanning / check-spelling` workflow by explicitly allowing intentional terms.
+
+**Guardrails:**
+- Update only discussion threads authored by `github-actions` or `github-actions[bot]` that mention `Code scanning results / check-spelling`.
+- Resolve findings solely by editing `.github/actions/spell-check/expect.txt`; reuse existing entries.
+- Leave all other files and topics untouched.
+
+**Prerequisites:**
+- Install GitHub CLI if it is not present: `winget install GitHub.cli`.
+- Run `gh auth login` once before the first CLI use.
+
+**Workflow:**
+1. Determine the active pull request with a single `gh pr view --json number` call (default to the current branch).
+2. Fetch all PR discussion data once via `gh pr view --json comments,reviews` and filter to check-spelling comments authored by `github-actions` or `github-actions[bot]` that are not minimized; when several remain, process only the most recent comment body.
+3. For each flagged token, review `.github/actions/spell-check/expect.txt` for an equivalent term (for example an existing lowercase variant); when found, reuse that normalized term rather than adding a new entry, even if the flagged token differs only by casing. Only add a new entry after confirming no equivalent already exists.
+4. Add any remaining missing token to `.github/actions/spell-check/expect.txt`, keeping surrounding formatting intact.

.github/prompts/review-issue.prompt.md

@@ -0,0 +1,158 @@
+---
+mode: 'agent'
+model: Claude Sonnet 4.5
+description: "You are github issue review and planning expertise, Score (0–100) and write one Implementation Plan. Outputs: overview.md, implementation-plan.md."
+---
+
+# GOAL
+For **#{{issue_number}}** produce:
+1) `Generated Files/issueReview/{{issue_number}}/overview.md`
+2) `Generated Files/issueReview/{{issue_number}}/implementation-plan.md`
+
+## Inputs
+  figure out from the prompt on the 
+
+# CONTEXT (brief)
+Ground evidence using `gh issue view {{issue_number}} --json number,title,body,author,createdAt,updatedAt,state,labels,milestone,reactions,comments,linkedPullRequests`, and download the image for understand the context of the issue more.
+Locate source code in current workspace, but also free feel to use via `rg`/`git grep`. Link related issues/PRs.
+
+# OVERVIEW.MD
+## Summary
+Issue, state, milestone, labels. **Signals**: 👍/❤️/👎, comment count, last activity, linked PRs.
+
+## At-a-Glance Score Table
+Present all ratings in a compact table for quick scanning:
+
+| Dimension | Score | Assessment | Key Drivers |
+|-----------|-------|------------|-------------|
+| **A) Business Importance** | X/100 | Low/Medium/High | Top 2 factors with scores |
+| **B) Community Excitement** | X/100 | Low/Medium/High | Top 2 factors with scores |
+| **C) Technical Feasibility** | X/100 | Low/Medium/High | Top 2 factors with scores |
+| **D) Requirement Clarity** | X/100 | Low/Medium/High | Top 2 factors with scores |
+| **Overall Priority** | X/100 | Low/Medium/High/Critical | Average or weighted summary |
+| **Effort Estimate** | X days (T-shirt) | XS/S/M/L/XL/XXL/Epic | Type: bug/feature/chore |
+| **Similar Issues Found** | X open, Y closed | — | Quick reference to related work |
+| **Potential Assignees** | @username, @username | — | Top contributors to module |
+
+**Assessment bands**: 0-25 Low, 26-50 Medium, 51-75 High, 76-100 Critical
+
+## Ratings (0–100) — add evidence & short rationale
+### A) Business Importance
+- Labels (priority/security/regression): **≤35**
+- Milestone/roadmap: **≤25**
+- Customer/contract impact: **≤20**
+- Unblocks/platform leverage: **≤20**
+### B) Community Excitement
+- 👍+❤️ normalized: **≤45**
+- Comment volume & unique participants: **≤25**
+- Recent activity (≤30d): **≤15**
+- Duplicates/related issues: **≤15**
+### C) Technical Feasibility
+- Contained surface/clear seams: **≤30**
+- Existing patterns/utilities: **≤25**
+- Risk (perf/sec/compat) manageable: **≤25**
+- Testability & CI support: **≤20**
+### D) Requirement Clarity
+- Behavior/repro/constraints: **≤60**
+- Non-functionals (perf/sec/i18n/a11y): **≤25**
+- Decision owners/acceptance signals: **≤15**
+
+## Effort
+Days + **T-shirt** (XS 0.5–1d, S 1–2, M 2–4, L 4–7, XL 7–14, XXL 14–30, Epic >30).  
+Type/level: bug/feature/chore/docs/refactor/test-only; severity/value tier.
+
+## Suggested Actions
+Provide actionable recommendations for issue triage and assignment:
+
+### A) Requirement Clarification (if Clarity score <50)
+**When Requirement Clarity (Dimension D) is Medium or Low:**
+- Identify specific gaps in issue description: missing repro steps, unclear expected behavior, undefined acceptance criteria, missing non-functional requirements
+- Draft 3-5 clarifying questions to post as issue comment
+- Suggest additional information needed: screenshots, logs, environment details, OS version, PowerToys version, error messages
+- If behavior is ambiguous, propose 2-3 interpretation scenarios and ask reporter to confirm
+- Example questions:
+  - "Can you provide exact steps to reproduce this issue?"
+  - "What is the expected behavior vs. what you're actually seeing?"
+  - "Does this happen on Windows 10, 11, or both?"
+  - "Can you attach a screenshot or screen recording?"
+
+### B) Correct Label Suggestions
+- Analyze issue type, module, and severity to suggest missing or incorrect labels
+- Recommend labels from: `Issue-Bug`, `Issue-Feature`, `Issue-Docs`, `Issue-Task`, `Priority-High`, `Priority-Medium`, `Priority-Low`, `Needs-Triage`, `Needs-Author-Feedback`, `Product-<ModuleName>`, etc.
+- If Requirement Clarity is low (<50), add `Needs-Author-Feedback` label
+- If current labels are incorrect or incomplete, provide specific label changes with rationale
+
+### C) Find Similar Issues & Past Fixes
+- Search for similar issues using `gh issue list --search "keywords" --state all --json number,title,state,closedAt`
+- Identify patterns: duplicate issues, related bugs, or similar feature requests
+- For closed issues, find linked PRs that fixed them: check `linkedPullRequests` in issue data
+- Provide 3-5 examples of similar issues with format: `#<number> - <title> (closed by PR #<pr>)` or `(still open)`
+
+### D) Identify Subject Matter Experts
+- Use git blame/log to find who fixed similar issues in the past
+- Search for PR authors who touched relevant files: `git log --all --format='%aN' -- <file_paths> | sort | uniq -c | sort -rn | head -5`
+- Check issue/PR history for frequent contributors to the affected module
+- Suggest 2-3 potential assignees with context: `@<username> - <reason>` (e.g., "fixed similar rendering bug in #12345", "maintains FancyZones module")
+
+### E) Semantic Search for Related Work
+- Use semantic_search tool to find similar issues, code patterns, or past discussions
+- Search queries should include: issue keywords, module names, error messages, feature descriptions
+- Cross-reference semantic results with GitHub issue search for comprehensive coverage
+
+**Output format for Suggested Actions section in overview.md:**
+```markdown
+## Suggested Actions
+
+### Clarifying Questions (if Clarity <50)
+Post these questions as issue comment to gather missing information:
+1. <question>
+2. <question>
+3. <question>
+
+**Recommended label**: `Needs-Author-Feedback`
+
+### Label Recommendations
+- Add: `<label>` - <reason>
+- Remove: `<label>` - <reason>
+- Current labels are appropriate ✓
+
+### Similar Issues Found
+1. #<number> - <title> (<state>, closed by PR #<pr> on <date>)
+2. #<number> - <title> (<state>)
+...
+
+### Potential Assignees
+- @<username> - <reason>
+- @<username> - <reason>
+
+### Related Code/Discussions
+- <semantic search findings>
+```
+
+# IMPLEMENTATION-PLAN.MD
+1) **Problem Framing** — restate problem; current vs expected; scope boundaries.  
+2) **Layers & Files** — layers (UI/domain/data/infra/build). For each, list **files/dirs to modify** and **new files** (exact paths + why). Prefer repo patterns; cite examples/PRs.  
+3) **Pattern Choices** — reuse existing; if new, justify trade-offs & transition.  
+4) **Fundamentals** (brief plan or N/A + reason):
+- Performance (hot paths, allocs, caching/streaming)
+- Security (validation, authN/Z, secrets, SSRF/XSS/CSRF)
+- G11N/L10N (resources, number/date, pluralization)
+- Compatibility (public APIs, formats, OS/runtime/toolchain)
+- Extensibility (DI seams, options/flags, plugin points)
+- Accessibility (roles, labels, focus, keyboard, contrast)
+- SOLID & repo conventions (naming, folders, dependency direction)
+5) **Logging & Exception Handling**
+- Where to log; levels; structured fields; correlation/traces.
+- What to catch vs rethrow; retries/backoff; user-visible errors.
+- **Privacy**: never log secrets/PII; redaction policy.
+6) **Telemetry (optional — business metrics only)**
+- Events/metrics (name, when, props); success signal; privacy/sampling; dashboards/alerts.
+7) **Risks & Mitigations** — flags/canary/shadow-write/config guards.  
+8) **Task Breakdown (agent-ready)** — table (leave a blank line before the header so Markdown renders correctly):
+
+| Task | Intent | Files/Areas | Steps | Tests (brief) | Owner (Agent/Human) | Human interaction needed? (why) |
+|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
+
+9) **Tests to Add (only)**
+- **Unit**: targets, cases (success/edge/error), mocks/fixtures, path, notes.  
+- **UI** (if applicable): flows, locator strategy, env/data/flags, path, flake mitigation.

.github/prompts/review-pr.prompt.md

@@ -0,0 +1,199 @@
+---
+mode: 'agent'
+model: Claude Sonnet 4.5
+description: "gh-driven PR review; per-step Markdown + machine-readable outputs"
+---
+
+# PR Review — gh + stepwise
+
+**Goal**: Given `{{pr_number}}`, run a *one-topic-per-step* review. Write files to `Generated Files/prReview/{{pr_number}}/` (replace `{{pr_number}}` with the integer). Emit machine‑readable blocks for a GitHub MCP to post review comments.
+
+## PR selection
+Resolve the target PR using these fallbacks in order:
+1. Parse the invocation text for an explicit identifier (first integer following patterns such as a leading hash and digits or the text `PR:` followed by digits).
+2. If no PR is found yet, locate the newest `Generated Files/prReview/_batch/batch-overview-*.md` file (highest timestamp in filename, fallback newest mtime) and take the first entry in its `## PRs` list whose review folder is missing `00-OVERVIEW.md` or contains `__error.flag`.
+3. If the batch file has no pending PRs, query assignments with `gh pr list --assignee @me --state open --json number,updatedAt --limit 20` and pick the most recently updated PR that does not already have a completed review folder.
+4. If still unknown, run `gh pr view --json number` in the current branch and use that result when it is unambiguous.
+5. If every step above fails, prompt the user for a PR number before proceeding.
+
+## Fetch PR data with `gh`
+- `gh pr view {{pr_number}} --json number,baseRefName,headRefName,baseRefOid,headRefOid,changedFiles,files`
+- `gh api repos/:owner/:repo/pulls/{{pr_number}}/files?per_page=250`  # patches for line mapping
+
+### Incremental review workflow
+1. **Check for existing review**: Read `Generated Files/prReview/{{pr_number}}/00-OVERVIEW.md`
+2. **Extract state**: Parse `Last reviewed SHA:` from review metadata section
+3. **Detect changes**: Run `Get-PrIncrementalChanges.ps1 -PullRequestNumber {{pr_number}} -LastReviewedCommitSha {{sha}}`
+4. **Analyze result**:
+   - `NeedFullReview: true` → Review all files in the PR
+   - `NeedFullReview: false` and `IsIncremental: true` → Review only files in `ChangedFiles` array
+   - `ChangedFiles` is empty → No changes, skip review (update iteration history with "No changes since last review")
+5. **Apply smart filtering**: Use the file patterns in smart step filtering table to skip irrelevant steps
+6. **Update metadata**: After completing review, save current `headRefOid` as `Last reviewed SHA:` in `00-OVERVIEW.md`
+
+### Reusable PowerShell scripts
+Scripts live in `.github/review-tools/` to avoid repeated manual approvals during PR reviews:
+
+| Script | Usage |
+| --- | --- |
+| `.github/review-tools/Get-GitHubRawFile.ps1` | Download a repository file at a given ref, optionally with line numbers. |
+| `.github/review-tools/Get-GitHubPrFilePatch.ps1` | Fetch the unified diff for a specific file within a pull request via `gh api`. |
+| `.github/review-tools/Get-PrIncrementalChanges.ps1` | Compare last reviewed SHA with current PR head to identify incremental changes. Returns JSON with changed files, new commits, and whether full review is needed. |
+| `.github/review-tools/Test-IncrementalReview.ps1` | Test helper to preview incremental review detection for a PR. Use before running full review to see what changed. |
+
+Always prefer these scripts (or new ones added under `.github/review-tools/`) over raw `gh api` or similar shell commands so the review flow does not trigger interactive approval prompts.
+
+## Output files
+Folder: `Generated Files/prReview/{{pr_number}}/`
+Files: `00-OVERVIEW.md`, `01-functionality.md`, `02-compatibility.md`, `03-performance.md`, `04-accessibility.md`, `05-security.md`, `06-localization.md`, `07-globalization.md`, `08-extensibility.md`, `09-solid-design.md`, `10-repo-patterns.md`, `11-docs-automation.md`, `12-code-comments.md`, `13-copilot-guidance.md` *(only if guidance md exists).* 
+- **Write-after-step rule:** Immediately after completing each TODO step, persist that step's markdown file before proceeding to the next. Generate `00-OVERVIEW.md` only after every step file has been refreshed for the current run.
+
+## Iteration management
+- Determine the current review iteration by reading `00-OVERVIEW.md` (look for `Review iteration:`). If missing, assume iteration `1`.
+- Extract the last reviewed SHA from `00-OVERVIEW.md` (look for `Last reviewed SHA:` in the review metadata section). If missing, this is iteration 1.
+- **Incremental review detection**:
+  1. Call `.github/review-tools/Get-PrIncrementalChanges.ps1 -PullRequestNumber {{pr_number}} -LastReviewedCommitSha {{last_sha}}` to get delta analysis.
+  2. Parse the JSON result to determine if incremental review is possible (`IsIncremental: true`, `NeedFullReview: false`).
+  3. If force-push detected or first review, proceed with full review of all changed files.
+  4. If incremental, review only the files listed in `ChangedFiles` array and apply smart step filtering (see below).
+- Increment the iteration for each review run and propagate the new value to all step files and the overview.
+- Preserve prior iteration notes by keeping/expanding an `## Iteration history` section in each markdown file, appending the newest summary under `### Iteration <N>`.
+- Summaries should capture key deltas since the previous iteration so reruns can pick up context quickly.
+- **After review completion**, update `Last reviewed SHA:` in `00-OVERVIEW.md` with the current `headRefOid` and update the timestamp.
+
+### Smart step filtering (incremental reviews only)
+When performing incremental review, skip steps that are irrelevant based on changed file types:
+
+| File pattern | Required steps | Skippable steps |
+| --- | --- | --- |
+| `**/*.cs`, `**/*.cpp`, `**/*.h` | Functionality, Compatibility, Performance, Security, SOLID, Repo patterns, Code comments | (depends on files) |
+| `**/*.resx`, `**/Resources/*.xaml` | Localization, Globalization | Most others |
+| `**/*.md` (docs) | Docs & automation | Most others (unless copilot guidance) |
+| `**/*copilot*.md`, `.github/prompts/*.md` | Copilot guidance, Docs & automation | Most others |
+| `**/*.csproj`, `**/*.vcxproj`, `**/packages.config` | Compatibility, Security, Repo patterns | Localization, Globalization, Accessibility |
+| `**/UI/**`, `**/*View.xaml` | Accessibility, Localization | Performance (unless perf-sensitive controls) |
+
+**Default**: If uncertain or files span multiple categories, run all applicable steps. When in doubt, be conservative and review more rather than less.
+
+## TODO steps (one concern each)
+1) Functionality
+2) Compatibility
+3) Performance
+4) Accessibility
+5) Security
+6) Localization
+7) Globalization
+8) Extensibility
+9) SOLID principles
+10) Repo patterns
+11) Docs & automation coverage for the changes
+12) Code comments
+13) Copilot guidance (conditional): if changed folders contain `*copilot*.md` or `.github/prompts/*.md`, review diffs **against** that guidance and write `13-copilot-guidance.md` (omit if none).
+
+## Per-step file template (use verbatim)
+```md
+# <STEP TITLE>
+**PR:** (populate with PR identifier) — Base:<baseRefName> Head:<headRefName>
+**Review iteration:** ITERATION
+
+## Iteration history
+- Maintain subsections titled `### Iteration N` in reverse chronological order (append the latest at the top) with 2–4 bullet highlights.
+
+### Iteration ITERATION
+- <Latest key point 1>
+- <Latest key point 2>
+
+## Checks executed
+- List the concrete checks for *this step only* (5–10 bullets).
+
+## Findings
+(If none, write **None**. Defaults have one or more blocks:)
+
+```mcp-review-comment
+{"file":"relative/path.ext","start_line":123,"end_line":125,"severity":"high|medium|low|info","tags":["<step-slug>","pr-tag-here"],"related_files":["optional/other/file1"],"body":"Problem → Why it matters → Concrete fix. If spans multiple files, name them here."}
+```
+Use the second tag to encode the PR number.
+
+```
+## Overview file (`00-OVERVIEW.md`) template
+```md
+# PR Review Overview — (populate with PR identifier)
+**Review iteration:** ITERATION
+**Changed files:** <n> | **High severity issues:** <count>
+
+## Review metadata
+**Last reviewed SHA:** <headRefOid from gh pr view>
+**Last review timestamp:** <ISO8601 timestamp>
+**Review mode:** <Full|Incremental (N files changed since iteration X)>
+**Base ref:** <baseRefName>
+**Head ref:** <headRefName>
+
+## Step results
+Write lines like: `01 Functionality — <OK|Issues|Skipped> (see 01-functionality.md)` … through step 13.
+Mark steps as "Skipped" when using incremental review smart filtering.
+
+## Iteration history
+- Maintain subsections titled `### Iteration N` mirroring the per-step convention with concise deltas and cross-links to the relevant step files.
+- For incremental reviews, list the specific files that changed and which commits were added.
+```
+
+## Line numbers & multi‑file issues
+- Map head‑side lines from `patch` hunks (`@@ -a,b +c,d @@` → new lines `+c..+c+d-1`).
+- For cross‑file issues: set the primary `"file"`, list others in `"related_files"`, and name them in `"body"`.
+
+## Posting (for MCP)
+- Parse all ```mcp-review-comment``` blocks across step files and post as PR review comments.
+- If posting isn’t available, still write all files.
+
+## Constraint
+Read/analyze only; don't modify code. Keep comments small, specific, and fix‑oriented.
+
+**Testing**: Use `.github/review-tools/Test-IncrementalReview.ps1 -PullRequestNumber 42374` to preview incremental detection before running full review.
+
+## Scratch cache for large PRs
+
+Create a local scratch workspace to progressively summarize diffs and reload state across runs.
+
+### Paths
+- Root: `Generated Files/prReview/{{pr_number}}/__tmp/`
+- Files:
+  - `index.jsonl` — append-only JSON Lines index of artifacts.
+  - `todo-queue.json` — pending items (files/chunks/steps).
+  - `rollup-<step>-v<N>.md` — iterative per-step aggregates.
+  - `file-<hash>.txt` — optional saved chunk text (when needed).
+
+### JSON schema (per line in `index.jsonl`)
+```json
+{"type":"chunk|summary|issue|crosslink",
+ "path":"relative/file.ext","chunk_id":"f-12","step":"functionality|compatibility|...",
+ "base_sha":"...", "head_sha":"...", "range":[start,end], "version":1,
+ "notes":"short text or key:value map", "created_utc":"ISO8601"}
+```
+
+### Phases (stateful; resume-safe)
+0. **Discover** PR + SHAs: `gh pr view <PR> --json baseRefName,headRefName,baseRefOid,headRefOid,files`.
+1. **Chunk** each changed file (head): split into ~300–600 LOC or ~4k chars; stable `chunk_id` = hash(path+start).
+   - Save `chunk` records. Optionally write `file-<hash>.txt` for expensive chunks.
+2. **Summarize** per chunk: intent, APIs, risks per TODO step; emit `summary` records (≤600 tokens each).
+3. **Issues**: convert findings to machine-readable blocks and emit `issue` records (later rendered to step MD).
+4. **Rollups**: build/update `rollup-<step>-v<N>.md` from `summary`+`issue`. Keep prior versions.
+5. **Finalize**: write per-step files + `00-OVERVIEW.md` from rollups. Post comments via MCP if available.
+
+### Re-use & token limits
+- Always **reload** `index.jsonl` first; skip chunks with same `head_sha` and `range`.
+- **Incremental review optimization**: When `Get-PrIncrementalChanges.ps1` returns a subset of changed files, load only chunks from those files. Reuse existing chunks/summaries for unchanged files.
+- Prefer re-summarizing only changed chunks; merge chunk summaries → file summaries → step rollups.
+- When context is tight, load only the minimal chunk text (or its saved `file-<hash>.txt`) needed for a comment.
+
+### Original vs diff
+- Fetch base content when needed: prefer `git show <baseRefName>:<path>`; fallback `gh api repos/:owner/:repo/contents/<path>?ref=<base_sha>` (base64).
+- Use patch hunks from `gh api .../pulls/<PR>/files` to compute **head** line numbers.
+
+### Queue-driven loop
+- Seed `todo-queue.json` with all changed files.
+- Process: chunk → summarize → detect issues → roll up.
+- Append to `index.jsonl` after each step; never rewrite previous lines (append-only).
+
+### Hygiene
+- `__tmp/` is implementation detail; do not include in final artifacts.
+- It is safe to delete to force a clean pass; the next run rebuilds it.

.github/review-tools/Get-GitHubPrFilePatch.ps1

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+<#
+.SYNOPSIS
+    Retrieves the unified diff patch for a specific file in a GitHub pull request.
+
+.DESCRIPTION
+    This script fetches the patch content (unified diff format) for a specified file
+    within a pull request. It uses the GitHub CLI (gh) to query the GitHub API and
+    retrieve file change information.
+
+.PARAMETER PullRequestNumber
+    The pull request number to query.
+
+.PARAMETER FilePath
+    The relative path to the file in the repository (e.g., "src/modules/main.cpp").
+
+.PARAMETER RepositoryOwner
+    The GitHub repository owner. Defaults to "microsoft".
+
+.PARAMETER RepositoryName
+    The GitHub repository name. Defaults to "PowerToys".
+
+.EXAMPLE
+    .\Get-GitHubPrFilePatch.ps1 -PullRequestNumber 42374 -FilePath "src/modules/cmdpal/main.cpp"
+    Retrieves the patch for main.cpp in PR #42374.
+
+.EXAMPLE
+    .\Get-GitHubPrFilePatch.ps1 -PullRequestNumber 42374 -FilePath "README.md" -RepositoryOwner "myorg" -RepositoryName "myrepo"
+    Retrieves the patch from a different repository.
+
+.NOTES
+    Requires GitHub CLI (gh) to be installed and authenticated.
+    Run 'gh auth login' if not already authenticated.
+
+.LINK
+    https://cli.github.com/
+#>
+
+[CmdletBinding()]
+param(
+    [Parameter(Mandatory = $true, HelpMessage = "Pull request number")]
+    [int]$PullRequestNumber,
+
+    [Parameter(Mandatory = $true, HelpMessage = "Relative path to the file in the repository")]
+    [string]$FilePath,
+
+    [Parameter(Mandatory = $false, HelpMessage = "Repository owner")]
+    [string]$RepositoryOwner = "microsoft",
+
+    [Parameter(Mandatory = $false, HelpMessage = "Repository name")]
+    [string]$RepositoryName = "PowerToys"
+)
+
+# Construct GitHub API path for pull request files
+$apiPath = "repos/$RepositoryOwner/$RepositoryName/pulls/$PullRequestNumber/files?per_page=250"
+
+# Query GitHub API to get all files in the pull request
+try {
+    $pullRequestFiles = gh api $apiPath | ConvertFrom-Json
+} catch {
+    Write-Error "Failed to query GitHub API for PR #$PullRequestNumber. Ensure gh CLI is authenticated. Details: $_"
+    exit 1
+}
+
+# Find the matching file in the pull request
+$matchedFile = $pullRequestFiles | Where-Object { $_.filename -eq $FilePath }
+
+if (-not $matchedFile) {
+    Write-Error "File '$FilePath' not found in PR #$PullRequestNumber."
+    exit 1
+}
+
+# Check if patch content exists
+if (-not $matchedFile.patch) {
+    Write-Warning "File '$FilePath' has no patch content (possibly binary or too large)."
+    return
+}
+
+# Output the patch content
+$matchedFile.patch

.github/review-tools/Get-GitHubRawFile.ps1

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+<#
+.SYNOPSIS
+    Downloads and displays the content of a file from a GitHub repository at a specific git reference.
+
+.DESCRIPTION
+    This script fetches the raw content of a file from a GitHub repository using GitHub's raw content API.
+    It can optionally display line numbers and supports any valid git reference (branch, tag, or commit SHA).
+
+.PARAMETER FilePath
+    The relative path to the file in the repository (e.g., "src/modules/main.cpp").
+
+.PARAMETER GitReference
+    The git reference (branch name, tag, or commit SHA) to fetch the file from. Defaults to "main".
+
+.PARAMETER RepositoryOwner
+    The GitHub repository owner. Defaults to "microsoft".
+
+.PARAMETER RepositoryName
+    The GitHub repository name. Defaults to "PowerToys".
+
+.PARAMETER ShowLineNumbers
+    When specified, displays line numbers before each line of content.
+
+.PARAMETER StartLineNumber
+    The starting line number to use when ShowLineNumbers is enabled. Defaults to 1.
+
+.EXAMPLE
+    .\Get-GitHubRawFile.ps1 -FilePath "README.md" -GitReference "main"
+    Downloads and displays the README.md file from the main branch.
+
+.EXAMPLE
+    .\Get-GitHubRawFile.ps1 -FilePath "src/runner/main.cpp" -GitReference "dev/feature-branch" -ShowLineNumbers
+    Downloads main.cpp from a feature branch and displays it with line numbers.
+
+.EXAMPLE
+    .\Get-GitHubRawFile.ps1 -FilePath "LICENSE" -GitReference "abc123def" -ShowLineNumbers -StartLineNumber 10
+    Downloads the LICENSE file from a specific commit and displays it with line numbers starting at 10.
+
+.NOTES
+    Requires internet connectivity to access GitHub's raw content API.
+    Does not require GitHub CLI authentication for public repositories.
+
+.LINK
+    https://docs.github.com/en/rest/repos/contents
+#>
+
+[CmdletBinding()]
+param(
+    [Parameter(Mandatory = $true, HelpMessage = "Relative path to the file in the repository")]
+    [string]$FilePath,
+
+    [Parameter(Mandatory = $false, HelpMessage = "Git reference (branch, tag, or commit SHA)")]
+    [string]$GitReference = "main",
+
+    [Parameter(Mandatory = $false, HelpMessage = "Repository owner")]
+    [string]$RepositoryOwner = "microsoft",
+
+    [Parameter(Mandatory = $false, HelpMessage = "Repository name")]
+    [string]$RepositoryName = "PowerToys",
+
+    [Parameter(Mandatory = $false, HelpMessage = "Display line numbers before each line")]
+    [switch]$ShowLineNumbers,
+
+    [Parameter(Mandatory = $false, HelpMessage = "Starting line number for display")]
+    [int]$StartLineNumber = 1
+)
+
+# Construct the raw content URL
+$rawContentUrl = "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/$RepositoryOwner/$RepositoryName/$GitReference/$FilePath"
+
+# Fetch the file content from GitHub
+try {
+    $response = Invoke-WebRequest -UseBasicParsing -Uri $rawContentUrl
+} catch {
+    Write-Error "Failed to fetch file from $rawContentUrl. Details: $_"
+    exit 1
+}
+
+# Split content into individual lines
+$contentLines = $response.Content -split "`n"
+
+# Display the content with or without line numbers
+if ($ShowLineNumbers) {
+    $currentLineNumber = $StartLineNumber
+    foreach ($line in $contentLines) {
+        Write-Output ("{0:d4}: {1}" -f $currentLineNumber, $line)
+        $currentLineNumber++
+    }
+} else {
+    $contentLines | ForEach-Object { Write-Output $_ }
+}

.github/review-tools/Get-PrIncrementalChanges.ps1

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+<#
+.SYNOPSIS
+    Detects changes between the last reviewed commit and current head of a pull request.
+
+.DESCRIPTION
+    This script compares a previously reviewed commit SHA with the current head of a pull request
+    to determine what has changed. It helps enable incremental reviews by identifying new commits
+    and modified files since the last review iteration.
+
+    The script handles several scenarios:
+    - First review (no previous SHA provided)
+    - No changes (current SHA matches last reviewed SHA)
+    - Force-push detected (last reviewed SHA no longer in history)
+    - Incremental changes (new commits added since last review)
+
+.PARAMETER PullRequestNumber
+    The pull request number to analyze.
+
+.PARAMETER LastReviewedCommitSha
+    The commit SHA that was last reviewed. If omitted, this is treated as a first review.
+
+.PARAMETER RepositoryOwner
+    The GitHub repository owner. Defaults to "microsoft".
+
+.PARAMETER RepositoryName
+    The GitHub repository name. Defaults to "PowerToys".
+
+.OUTPUTS
+    JSON object containing:
+    - PullRequestNumber: The PR number being analyzed
+    - CurrentHeadSha: The current head commit SHA
+    - LastReviewedSha: The last reviewed commit SHA (if provided)
+    - BaseRefName: Base branch name
+    - HeadRefName: Head branch name
+    - IsIncremental: Boolean indicating if incremental review is possible
+    - NeedFullReview: Boolean indicating if a full review is required
+    - ChangedFiles: Array of files that changed (filename, status, additions, deletions)
+    - NewCommits: Array of commits added since last review (sha, message, author, date)
+    - Summary: Human-readable description of changes
+
+.EXAMPLE
+    .\Get-PrIncrementalChanges.ps1 -PullRequestNumber 42374
+    Analyzes PR #42374 with no previous review (first review scenario).
+
+.EXAMPLE
+    .\Get-PrIncrementalChanges.ps1 -PullRequestNumber 42374 -LastReviewedCommitSha "abc123def456"
+    Compares current PR state against the last reviewed commit to identify incremental changes.
+
+.EXAMPLE
+    $changes = .\Get-PrIncrementalChanges.ps1 -PullRequestNumber 42374 -LastReviewedCommitSha "abc123" | ConvertFrom-Json
+    if ($changes.IsIncremental) { Write-Host "Can perform incremental review" }
+    Captures the output as a PowerShell object for further processing.
+
+.NOTES
+    Requires GitHub CLI (gh) to be installed and authenticated.
+    Run 'gh auth login' if not already authenticated.
+
+.LINK
+    https://cli.github.com/
+#>
+
+[CmdletBinding()]
+param(
+    [Parameter(Mandatory = $true, HelpMessage = "Pull request number")]
+    [int]$PullRequestNumber,
+
+    [Parameter(Mandatory = $false, HelpMessage = "Commit SHA that was last reviewed")]
+    [string]$LastReviewedCommitSha,
+
+    [Parameter(Mandatory = $false, HelpMessage = "Repository owner")]
+    [string]$RepositoryOwner = "microsoft",
+
+    [Parameter(Mandatory = $false, HelpMessage = "Repository name")]
+    [string]$RepositoryName = "PowerToys"
+)
+
+# Fetch current pull request state from GitHub
+try {
+    $pullRequestData = gh pr view $PullRequestNumber --json headRefOid,headRefName,baseRefName,baseRefOid | ConvertFrom-Json
+} catch {
+    Write-Error "Failed to fetch PR #$PullRequestNumber details. Details: $_"
+    exit 1
+}
+
+$currentHeadSha = $pullRequestData.headRefOid
+$baseRefName = $pullRequestData.baseRefName
+$headRefName = $pullRequestData.headRefName
+
+# Initialize result object
+$analysisResult = @{
+    PullRequestNumber = $PullRequestNumber
+    CurrentHeadSha = $currentHeadSha
+    BaseRefName = $baseRefName
+    HeadRefName = $headRefName
+    LastReviewedSha = $LastReviewedCommitSha
+    IsIncremental = $false
+    NeedFullReview = $true
+    ChangedFiles = @()
+    NewCommits = @()
+    Summary = ""
+}
+
+# Scenario 1: First review (no previous SHA provided)
+if ([string]::IsNullOrWhiteSpace($LastReviewedCommitSha)) {
+    $analysisResult.Summary = "Initial review - no previous iteration found"
+    $analysisResult.NeedFullReview = $true
+    return $analysisResult | ConvertTo-Json -Depth 10
+}
+
+# Scenario 2: No changes since last review
+if ($currentHeadSha -eq $LastReviewedCommitSha) {
+    $analysisResult.Summary = "No changes since last review (SHA: $currentHeadSha)"
+    $analysisResult.NeedFullReview = $false
+    $analysisResult.IsIncremental = $true
+    return $analysisResult | ConvertTo-Json -Depth 10
+}
+
+# Scenario 3: Check for force-push (last reviewed SHA no longer exists in history)
+try {
+    $null = gh api "repos/$RepositoryOwner/$RepositoryName/commits/$LastReviewedCommitSha" 2>&1
+    if ($LASTEXITCODE -ne 0) {
+        # SHA not found - likely force-push or branch rewrite
+        $analysisResult.Summary = "Force-push detected - last reviewed SHA $LastReviewedCommitSha no longer exists. Full review required."
+        $analysisResult.NeedFullReview = $true
+        return $analysisResult | ConvertTo-Json -Depth 10
+    }
+} catch {
+    $analysisResult.Summary = "Cannot verify last reviewed SHA $LastReviewedCommitSha - assuming force-push. Full review required."
+    $analysisResult.NeedFullReview = $true
+    return $analysisResult | ConvertTo-Json -Depth 10
+}
+
+# Scenario 4: Get incremental changes between last reviewed SHA and current head
+try {
+    $compareApiPath = "repos/$RepositoryOwner/$RepositoryName/compare/$LastReviewedCommitSha...$currentHeadSha"
+    $comparisonData = gh api $compareApiPath | ConvertFrom-Json
+    
+    # Extract new commits information
+    $analysisResult.NewCommits = $comparisonData.commits | ForEach-Object {
+        @{
+            Sha = $_.sha.Substring(0, 7)
+            Message = $_.commit.message.Split("`n")[0]  # First line only
+            Author = $_.commit.author.name
+            Date = $_.commit.author.date
+        }
+    }
+    
+    # Extract changed files information
+    $analysisResult.ChangedFiles = $comparisonData.files | ForEach-Object {
+        @{
+            Filename = $_.filename
+            Status = $_.status  # added, modified, removed, renamed
+            Additions = $_.additions
+            Deletions = $_.deletions
+            Changes = $_.changes
+        }
+    }
+    
+    $fileCount = $analysisResult.ChangedFiles.Count
+    $commitCount = $analysisResult.NewCommits.Count
+    
+    $analysisResult.IsIncremental = $true
+    $analysisResult.NeedFullReview = $false
+    $analysisResult.Summary = "Incremental review: $commitCount new commit(s), $fileCount file(s) changed since SHA $($LastReviewedCommitSha.Substring(0, 7))"
+    
+} catch {
+    Write-Error "Failed to compare commits. Details: $_"
+    $analysisResult.Summary = "Error comparing commits - defaulting to full review"
+    $analysisResult.NeedFullReview = $true
+}
+
+# Return the analysis result as JSON
+return $analysisResult | ConvertTo-Json -Depth 10

.github/review-tools/Test-IncrementalReview.ps1

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+<#
+.SYNOPSIS
+    Tests and previews incremental review detection for a pull request.
+
+.DESCRIPTION
+    This helper script validates the incremental review detection logic by analyzing an existing
+    PR review folder. It reads the last reviewed SHA from the overview file, compares it with
+    the current PR state, and displays detailed information about what has changed.
+    
+    This is useful for:
+    - Testing the incremental review system before running a full review
+    - Understanding what changed since the last review iteration
+    - Verifying that review metadata was properly recorded
+
+.PARAMETER PullRequestNumber
+    The pull request number to test incremental review detection for.
+
+.PARAMETER RepositoryOwner
+    The GitHub repository owner. Defaults to "microsoft".
+
+.PARAMETER RepositoryName
+    The GitHub repository name. Defaults to "PowerToys".
+
+.OUTPUTS
+    Colored console output displaying:
+    - Current and last reviewed commit SHAs
+    - Whether incremental review is possible
+    - List of new commits since last review
+    - List of changed files with status indicators
+    - Recommended review strategy
+
+.EXAMPLE
+    .\Test-IncrementalReview.ps1 -PullRequestNumber 42374
+    Tests incremental review detection for PR #42374.
+
+.EXAMPLE
+    .\Test-IncrementalReview.ps1 -PullRequestNumber 42374 -RepositoryOwner "myorg" -RepositoryName "myrepo"
+    Tests incremental review for a PR in a different repository.
+
+.NOTES
+    Requires GitHub CLI (gh) to be installed and authenticated.
+    Run 'gh auth login' if not already authenticated.
+    
+    Prerequisites:
+    - PR review folder must exist at "Generated Files\prReview\{PRNumber}"
+    - 00-OVERVIEW.md must exist in the review folder
+    - For incremental detection, overview must contain "Last reviewed SHA" metadata
+
+.LINK
+    https://cli.github.com/
+#>
+
+[CmdletBinding()]
+param(
+    [Parameter(Mandatory = $true, HelpMessage = "Pull request number to test")]
+    [int]$PullRequestNumber,
+
+    [Parameter(Mandatory = $false, HelpMessage = "Repository owner")]
+    [string]$RepositoryOwner = "microsoft",
+
+    [Parameter(Mandatory = $false, HelpMessage = "Repository name")]
+    [string]$RepositoryName = "PowerToys"
+)
+
+# Resolve paths to review folder and overview file
+$repositoryRoot = Split-Path (Split-Path $PSScriptRoot -Parent) -Parent
+$reviewFolderPath = Join-Path $repositoryRoot "Generated Files\prReview\$PullRequestNumber"
+$overviewFilePath = Join-Path $reviewFolderPath "00-OVERVIEW.md"
+
+Write-Host "=== Testing Incremental Review for PR #$PullRequestNumber ===" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+Write-Host ""
+
+# Check if review folder exists
+if (-not (Test-Path $reviewFolderPath)) {
+    Write-Host "❌ Review folder not found: $reviewFolderPath" -ForegroundColor Red
+    Write-Host "This appears to be a new review (iteration 1)" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    exit 0
+}
+
+# Check if overview file exists
+if (-not (Test-Path $overviewFilePath)) {
+    Write-Host "❌ Overview file not found: $overviewFilePath" -ForegroundColor Red
+    Write-Host "This appears to be an incomplete review" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    exit 0
+}
+
+# Read overview file and extract last reviewed SHA
+Write-Host "📄 Reading overview file..." -ForegroundColor Green
+$overviewFileContent = Get-Content $overviewFilePath -Raw
+
+if ($overviewFileContent -match '\*\*Last reviewed SHA:\*\*\s+(\w+)') {
+    $lastReviewedSha = $Matches[1]
+    Write-Host "✅ Found last reviewed SHA: $lastReviewedSha" -ForegroundColor Green
+} else {
+    Write-Host "⚠️  No 'Last reviewed SHA' found in overview - this may be an old format" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    Write-Host "Proceeding without incremental detection (full review will be needed)" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    exit 0
+}
+
+Write-Host ""
+Write-Host "🔍 Running incremental change detection..." -ForegroundColor Cyan
+
+# Call the incremental changes detection script
+$incrementalChangesScriptPath = Join-Path $PSScriptRoot "Get-PrIncrementalChanges.ps1"
+if (-not (Test-Path $incrementalChangesScriptPath)) {
+    Write-Host "❌ Script not found: $incrementalChangesScriptPath" -ForegroundColor Red
+    exit 1
+}
+
+try {
+    $analysisResult = & $incrementalChangesScriptPath `
+        -PullRequestNumber $PullRequestNumber `
+        -LastReviewedCommitSha $lastReviewedSha `
+        -RepositoryOwner $RepositoryOwner `
+        -RepositoryName $RepositoryName | ConvertFrom-Json
+    
+    # Display analysis results
+    Write-Host ""
+    Write-Host "=== Incremental Review Analysis ===" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+    Write-Host "Current HEAD SHA: $($analysisResult.CurrentHeadSha)" -ForegroundColor White
+    Write-Host "Last reviewed SHA: $($analysisResult.LastReviewedSha)" -ForegroundColor White
+    Write-Host "Base branch: $($analysisResult.BaseRefName)" -ForegroundColor White
+    Write-Host "Head branch: $($analysisResult.HeadRefName)" -ForegroundColor White
+    Write-Host ""
+    Write-Host "Is incremental? $($analysisResult.IsIncremental)" -ForegroundColor $(if ($analysisResult.IsIncremental) { "Green" } else { "Yellow" })
+    Write-Host "Need full review? $($analysisResult.NeedFullReview)" -ForegroundColor $(if ($analysisResult.NeedFullReview) { "Yellow" } else { "Green" })
+    Write-Host ""
+    Write-Host "Summary: $($analysisResult.Summary)" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+    Write-Host ""
+    
+    # Display new commits if any
+    if ($analysisResult.NewCommits -and $analysisResult.NewCommits.Count -gt 0) {
+        Write-Host "📝 New commits ($($analysisResult.NewCommits.Count)):" -ForegroundColor Green
+        foreach ($commit in $analysisResult.NewCommits) {
+            Write-Host "  - $($commit.Sha): $($commit.Message)" -ForegroundColor Gray
+        }
+        Write-Host ""
+    }
+    
+    # Display changed files if any
+    if ($analysisResult.ChangedFiles -and $analysisResult.ChangedFiles.Count -gt 0) {
+        Write-Host "📁 Changed files ($($analysisResult.ChangedFiles.Count)):" -ForegroundColor Green
+        foreach ($file in $analysisResult.ChangedFiles) {
+            $statusDisplayColor = switch ($file.Status) {
+                "added"    { "Green" }
+                "removed"  { "Red" }
+                "modified" { "Yellow" }
+                "renamed"  { "Cyan" }
+                default    { "White" }
+            }
+            Write-Host "  - [$($file.Status)] $($file.Filename) (+$($file.Additions)/-$($file.Deletions))" -ForegroundColor $statusDisplayColor
+        }
+        Write-Host ""
+    }
+    
+    # Suggest review strategy based on analysis
+    Write-Host "=== Recommended Review Strategy ===" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+    if ($analysisResult.NeedFullReview) {
+        Write-Host "🔄 Full review recommended" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    } elseif ($analysisResult.IsIncremental -and ($analysisResult.ChangedFiles.Count -eq 0)) {
+        Write-Host "✅ No changes detected - no review needed" -ForegroundColor Green
+    } elseif ($analysisResult.IsIncremental) {
+        Write-Host "⚡ Incremental review possible - review only changed files" -ForegroundColor Green
+        Write-Host "💡 Consider applying smart step filtering based on file types" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+    }
+    
+} catch {
+    Write-Host "❌ Error running incremental change detection: $_" -ForegroundColor Red
+    exit 1
+}

.github/review-tools/review-tools.instructions.md

@@ -0,0 +1,313 @@
+---
+description: PowerShell scripts for efficient PR reviews in PowerToys repository
+applyTo: '**'
+---
+
+# PR Review Tools - Reference Guide
+
+PowerShell scripts to support efficient and incremental pull request reviews in the PowerToys repository.
+
+## Quick Start
+
+### Prerequisites
+- PowerShell 7+ (or Windows PowerShell 5.1+)
+- GitHub CLI (`gh`) installed and authenticated (`gh auth login`)
+- Access to the PowerToys repository
+
+### Testing Your Setup
+
+Run the full test suite (recommended):
+```powershell
+cd "d:\PowerToys-00c1\.github\review-tools"
+.\Run-ReviewToolsTests.ps1
+```
+
+Expected: 9-10 tests passing
+
+### Individual Script Tests
+
+**Test incremental change detection:**
+```powershell
+.\Get-PrIncrementalChanges.ps1 -PullRequestNumber 42374
+```
+Expected: JSON output showing review analysis
+
+**Preview incremental review:**
+```powershell
+.\Test-IncrementalReview.ps1 -PullRequestNumber 42374
+```
+Expected: Analysis showing current vs last reviewed SHA
+
+**Fetch file content:**
+```powershell
+.\Get-GitHubRawFile.ps1 -FilePath "README.md" -GitReference "main"
+```
+Expected: README content displayed
+
+**Get PR file patch:**
+```powershell
+.\Get-GitHubPrFilePatch.ps1 -PullRequestNumber 42374 -FilePath ".github/actions/spell-check/expect.txt"
+```
+Expected: Unified diff output
+
+## Available Scripts
+
+### Get-GitHubRawFile.ps1
+
+Downloads and displays file content from a GitHub repository at a specific git reference.
+
+**Purpose:** Retrieve baseline file content for comparison during PR reviews.
+
+**Parameters:**
+- `FilePath` (required): Relative path to file in repository
+- `GitReference` (optional): Git ref (branch, tag, SHA). Default: "main"
+- `RepositoryOwner` (optional): Repository owner. Default: "microsoft"
+- `RepositoryName` (optional): Repository name. Default: "PowerToys"
+- `ShowLineNumbers` (switch): Prefix each line with line number
+- `StartLineNumber` (optional): Starting line number when using `-ShowLineNumbers`. Default: 1
+
+**Usage:**
+```powershell
+.\Get-GitHubRawFile.ps1 -FilePath "src/runner/main.cpp" -GitReference "main" -ShowLineNumbers
+```
+
+### Get-GitHubPrFilePatch.ps1
+
+Fetches the unified diff (patch) for a specific file in a pull request.
+
+**Purpose:** Get the exact changes made to a file in a PR for detailed review.
+
+**Parameters:**
+- `PullRequestNumber` (required): Pull request number
+- `FilePath` (required): Relative path to file in the PR
+- `RepositoryOwner` (optional): Repository owner. Default: "microsoft"
+- `RepositoryName` (optional): Repository name. Default: "PowerToys"
+
+**Usage:**
+```powershell
+.\Get-GitHubPrFilePatch.ps1 -PullRequestNumber 42374 -FilePath "src/modules/cmdpal/main.cpp"
+```
+
+**Output:** Unified diff showing changes made to the file.
+
+### Get-PrIncrementalChanges.ps1
+
+Compares the last reviewed commit with the current PR head to identify incremental changes.
+
+**Purpose:** Enable efficient incremental reviews by detecting what changed since the last review iteration.
+
+**Parameters:**
+- `PullRequestNumber` (required): Pull request number
+- `LastReviewedCommitSha` (optional): SHA of the commit that was last reviewed. If omitted, assumes first review.
+- `RepositoryOwner` (optional): Repository owner. Default: "microsoft"
+- `RepositoryName` (optional): Repository name. Default: "PowerToys"
+
+**Usage:**
+```powershell
+.\Get-PrIncrementalChanges.ps1 -PullRequestNumber 42374 -LastReviewedCommitSha "abc123def456"
+```
+
+**Output:** JSON object with detailed change analysis:
+```json
+{
+  "PullRequestNumber": 42374,
+  "CurrentHeadSha": "xyz789abc123",
+  "LastReviewedSha": "abc123def456",
+  "IsIncremental": true,
+  "NeedFullReview": false,
+  "ChangedFiles": [
+    {
+      "Filename": "src/modules/cmdpal/main.cpp",
+      "Status": "modified",
+      "Additions": 15,
+      "Deletions": 8,
+      "Changes": 23
+    }
+  ],
+  "NewCommits": [
+    {
+      "Sha": "def456",
+      "Message": "Fix memory leak",
+      "Author": "John Doe",
+      "Date": "2025-11-07T10:30:00Z"
+    }
+  ],
+  "Summary": "Incremental review: 1 new commit(s), 1 file(s) changed since SHA abc123d"
+}
+```
+
+**Scenarios Handled:**
+- **No LastReviewedCommitSha**: Returns `NeedFullReview: true` (first review)
+- **SHA matches current HEAD**: Returns empty `ChangedFiles` (no changes)
+- **Force-push detected**: Returns `NeedFullReview: true` (SHA not in history)
+- **Incremental changes**: Returns list of changed files and new commits
+
+### Test-IncrementalReview.ps1
+
+Helper script to test and preview incremental review detection before running the full review.
+
+**Purpose:** Validate incremental review functionality and preview what changed.
+
+**Parameters:**
+- `PullRequestNumber` (required): Pull request number
+- `RepositoryOwner` (optional): Repository owner. Default: "microsoft"
+- `RepositoryName` (optional): Repository name. Default: "PowerToys"
+
+**Usage:**
+```powershell
+.\Test-IncrementalReview.ps1 -PullRequestNumber 42374
+```
+
+**Output:** Colored console output showing:
+- Current and last reviewed SHAs
+- Whether incremental review is possible
+- List of new commits and changed files
+- Recommended review strategy
+
+## Workflow Integration
+
+These scripts integrate with the PR review prompt (`.github/prompts/review-pr.prompt.md`).
+
+### Typical Review Flow
+
+1. **Initial Review (Iteration 1)**
+   - Review prompt processes the PR
+   - Creates `Generated Files/prReview/{PR}/00-OVERVIEW.md`
+   - Includes review metadata section with current HEAD SHA
+
+2. **Subsequent Reviews (Iteration 2+)**
+   - Review prompt reads `00-OVERVIEW.md` to get last reviewed SHA
+   - Calls `Get-PrIncrementalChanges.ps1` to detect what changed
+   - If incremental:
+     - Reviews only changed files
+     - Skips irrelevant review steps (e.g., skip Localization if no `.resx` files changed)
+   - Uses `Get-GitHubPrFilePatch.ps1` to get patches for changed files
+   - Updates `00-OVERVIEW.md` with new SHA and iteration number
+
+### Manual Testing Workflow
+
+Preview changes before review:
+```powershell
+# Check what changed in PR #42374 since last review
+.\Test-IncrementalReview.ps1 -PullRequestNumber 42374
+
+# Get incremental changes programmatically
+$changes = .\Get-PrIncrementalChanges.ps1 -PullRequestNumber 42374 -LastReviewedCommitSha "abc123" | ConvertFrom-Json
+
+if (-not $changes.NeedFullReview) {
+    Write-Host "Only need to review $($changes.ChangedFiles.Count) files"
+    
+    # Review each changed file
+    foreach ($file in $changes.ChangedFiles) {
+        Write-Host "Reviewing $($file.Filename)..."
+        .\Get-GitHubPrFilePatch.ps1 -PullRequestNumber 42374 -FilePath $file.Filename
+    }
+}
+```
+
+## Error Handling and Troubleshooting
+
+### Common Requirements
+
+All scripts:
+- Exit with code 1 on error
+- Write detailed error messages to stderr
+- Require `gh` CLI to be installed and authenticated
+
+### Common Issues
+
+**Error: "gh not found"**
+- **Solution**: Install GitHub CLI from https://cli.github.com/ and run `gh auth login`
+
+**Error: "Failed to query GitHub API"**
+- **Solution**: Verify `gh` authentication with `gh auth status`
+- **Solution**: Check PR number exists and you have repository access
+
+**Error: "PR not found"**
+- **Solution**: Verify the PR number is correct and still exists
+- **Solution**: Ensure repository owner and name are correct
+
+**Error: "SHA not found" or "Force-push detected"**
+- **Explanation**: Last reviewed SHA no longer exists in branch history (force-push occurred)
+- **Solution**: A full review is required; incremental review not possible
+
+**Tests show "FAIL" but functionality works**
+- **Explanation**: Some tests may show exit code failures even when logic is correct
+- **Solution**: Check test output message - if it says "Correctly detected", functionality is working
+
+**Error: "Could not find insertion point"**
+- **Explanation**: Overview file doesn't have expected "**Changed files:**" line
+- **Solution**: Verify overview file format is correct or regenerate it
+
+### Verification Checklist
+
+After setup, verify:
+- [ ] `Run-ReviewToolsTests.ps1` shows 9+ tests passing
+- [ ] `Get-PrIncrementalChanges.ps1` returns valid JSON
+- [ ] `Test-IncrementalReview.ps1` analyzes a PR without errors
+- [ ] `Get-GitHubRawFile.ps1` downloads files correctly
+- [ ] `Get-GitHubPrFilePatch.ps1` retrieves patches correctly
+
+## Best Practices
+
+### For Review Authors
+
+1. **Test before full review**: Use `Test-IncrementalReview.ps1` to preview changes 
+2. **Check for force-push**: Review the analysis output - force-pushes require full reviews
+3. **Smart step filtering**: Skip review steps for file types that didn't change
+
+### For Script Users
+
+1. **Use absolute paths**: When specifying folders, use absolute paths to avoid ambiguity
+2. **Check exit codes**: Scripts exit with code 1 on error - check `$LASTEXITCODE` in automation
+3. **Parse JSON output**: Use `ConvertFrom-Json` to work with structured output from `Get-PrIncrementalChanges.ps1`
+4. **Handle empty results**: Check `ChangedFiles.Count` before iterating
+
+### Performance Tips
+
+1. **Batch operations**: When reviewing multiple PRs, collect all PR numbers and process in batch
+2. **Cache raw files**: Download baseline files once and reuse for multiple comparisons
+3. **Filter early**: Use incremental detection to skip unnecessary file reviews
+4. **Parallel processing**: Consider processing independent PRs in parallel
+
+## Integration with AI Review Systems
+
+These tools are designed to work with AI-powered review systems:
+
+1. **Copilot Instructions**: This file serves as reference documentation for GitHub Copilot
+2. **Structured Output**: JSON output from scripts is easily parsed by AI systems
+3. **Incremental Intelligence**: AI can focus on changed files for more efficient reviews
+4. **Metadata Tracking**: Review iterations are tracked for context-aware suggestions
+
+### Example AI Integration
+
+```powershell
+# Get incremental changes
+$analysis = .\Get-PrIncrementalChanges.ps1 -PullRequestNumber $PR | ConvertFrom-Json
+
+# Feed to AI review system
+$reviewPrompt = @"
+Review the following changed files in PR #$PR:
+$($analysis.ChangedFiles | ForEach-Object { "- $($_.Filename) ($($_.Status))" } | Out-String)
+
+Focus on incremental changes only. Previous review was at SHA $($analysis.LastReviewedSha).
+"@
+
+# Execute AI review with context
+Invoke-AIReview -Prompt $reviewPrompt -Files $analysis.ChangedFiles
+```
+
+## Support and Further Information
+
+For detailed script documentation, use PowerShell's help system:
+```powershell
+Get-Help .\Get-PrIncrementalChanges.ps1 -Full
+Get-Help .\Test-IncrementalReview.ps1 -Detailed
+```
+
+Related documentation:
+- `.github/prompts/review-pr.prompt.md` - Complete review workflow guide
+- `doc/devdocs/` - PowerToys development documentation
+- GitHub CLI documentation: https://cli.github.com/manual/
+
+For issues or questions, refer to the PowerToys contribution guidelines.

.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json

@@ -235,7 +235,9 @@
             "*Microsoft.CmdPal.UI_*.msix",
 
             "PowerToys.DSC.dll",
-            "PowerToys.DSC.exe"
+            "PowerToys.DSC.exe",
+
+            "PowerToysSparse.msix"
           ],
             "SigningInfo": {
                 "Operations": [

.pipelines/ESRPSigning_installer.json

@@ -1,53 +0,0 @@
-{
-    "Version": "1.0.0",
-    "UseMinimatch": false,
-    "SignBatches": [
-        {
-            "MatchedPath": [
-                "PowerToysSetupCustomActionsVNext.dll",
-                "SilentFilesInUseBAFunction.dll",
-                "PowerToys*Setup-*.exe",
-                "PowerToys*Setup-*.msi"
-            ],
-            "SigningInfo": {
-                "Operations": [
-                    {
-                        "KeyCode": "CP-230012",
-                        "OperationSetCode": "SigntoolSign",
-                        "Parameters": [
-                            {
-                                "parameterName": "OpusName",
-                                "parameterValue": "Microsoft"
-                            },
-                            {
-                                "parameterName": "OpusInfo",
-                                "parameterValue": "http://www.microsoft.com"
-                            },
-                            {
-                                "parameterName": "FileDigest",
-                                "parameterValue": "/fd \"SHA256\""
-                            },
-                            {
-                                "parameterName": "PageHash",
-                                "parameterValue": "/NPH"
-                            },
-                            {
-                                "parameterName": "TimeStamp",
-                                "parameterValue": "/tr \"http://rfc3161.gtm.corp.microsoft.com/TSS/HttpTspServer\" /td sha256"
-                            }
-                        ],
-                        "ToolName": "sign",
-                        "ToolVersion": "1.0"
-                    },
-                    {
-                        "KeyCode": "CP-230012",
-                        "OperationSetCode": "SigntoolVerify",
-                        "Parameters": [],
-                        "ToolName": "sign",
-                        "ToolVersion": "1.0"
-                    }
-                ]
-            }
-        }
-    ]
-}

.pipelines/v2/release.yml

@@ -73,10 +73,11 @@ extends:
             parameters:
               pool:
                 name: SHINE-INT-L
-                ${{ if eq(parameters.useVSPreview, true) }}:
-                  demands: ImageOverride -equals SHINE-VS17-Preview
-                ${{ else }}:
-                  image: SHINE-VS17-Latest
+                demands:
+                  # Our INT agents have a large disk mounted at P:\
+                  - WorkFolder -equals P:\_work
+                  - ${{ if eq(parameters.useVSPreview, true) }}:
+                    - ImageOverride -equals SHINE-VS17-Preview
                 os: windows
               variables:
                 IsPipeline: 1 # The installer uses this to detect whether it should pick up localizations

.pipelines/v2/templates/job-build-project.yml

@@ -269,7 +269,7 @@ jobs:
   # Build PowerToys.DSC.exe for ARM64 (x64 uses existing binary from previous build)
   - task: VSBuild@1
     displayName: Build PowerToys.DSC.exe (x64 for generating manifests)
-    condition: ne(variables['BuildPlatform'], 'x64')
+    condition: and(succeeded(), ne(variables['BuildPlatform'], 'x64'))
     inputs:
       solution: src/dsc/v3/PowerToys.DSC/PowerToys.DSC.csproj
       msbuildArgs: /t:Build /m /restore
@@ -512,14 +512,6 @@ jobs:
       versionNumber: ${{ parameters.versionNumber }}
       additionalBuildOptions: ${{ parameters.additionalBuildOptions }}
 
-  - template: steps-build-installer-vnext.yml
-    parameters:
-      codeSign: ${{ parameters.codeSign }}
-      signingIdentity: ${{ parameters.signingIdentity }}
-      versionNumber: ${{ parameters.versionNumber }}
-      additionalBuildOptions: ${{ parameters.additionalBuildOptions }}
-      buildUserInstaller: true # NOTE: This is the distinction between the above and below rules
-
   # This saves ~1GiB per architecture. We won't need these later.
   # Removes:
   # - All .pdb files from any static libs .libs (which were only used during linking)
@@ -544,15 +536,16 @@ jobs:
       flattenFolders: True
       targetFolder: $(JobOutputDirectory)
 
-  - task: CopyFiles@2
-    displayName: Stage Symbols
-    inputs:
-      contents: |-
-        **\*.pdb
-        !**\vc143.pdb
-        !**\*test*.pdb
-      flattenFolders: True
-      targetFolder: $(JobOutputDirectory)/symbols-$(BuildPlatform)/
+  - pwsh: |-
+      $Symbols = Get-ChildItem "$(BuildPlatform)" -Recurse -Filter *.pdb -Exclude "vc143.pdb","*test*.pdb" |
+          Group-Object Name | ForEach-Object { $_.Group[0] }
+      $OutDir = "$(JobOutputDirectory)/symbols-$(BuildPlatform)"
+      New-Item -Type Directory $OutDir -EA:Ignore
+      Write-Host "Linking $($Symbols.Length) symbols into place at $OutDir"
+      ForEach($s in $Symbols) {
+        New-Item -Type HardLink -Target $s.FullName (Join-Path $OutDir $s.Name)
+      }
+    displayName: Stage Unique Symbols (as hard links)
 
   - pwsh: |-
       $p = "$(JobOutputDirectory)\"
@@ -580,21 +573,30 @@ jobs:
 
   # Publishing the GPO files
   - pwsh: |-
-      New-Item "$(JobOutputDirectory)/gpo" -Type Directory
-      Copy-Item src\gpo\assets\* "$(JobOutputDirectory)/gpo" -Recurse
+      $GpoArchive = "$(JobOutputDirectory)\GroupPolicyObjectFiles-${{ parameters.versionNumber }}.zip"
+      tar -c -v --format=zip -C .\src\gpo\assets -f $GpoArchive *
     displayName: Stage GPO files
 
-  # Running the tests may result in future jobs consuming artifacts out of this build
   - ${{ if or(eq(parameters.runTests, true), eq(parameters.buildTests, true)) }}:
-    - task: CopyFiles@2
-      displayName: Stage entire build output
-      inputs:
-        sourceFolder: '$(Build.SourcesDirectory)'
-        contents: '$(BuildPlatform)/$(BuildConfiguration)/**/*'
-        targetFolder: '$(JobOutputDirectory)\$(BuildPlatform)\$(BuildConfiguration)'
+    # Running the tests may result in future jobs consuming artifacts out of this build
+    # Instead of running an expensive file copy step, move everything over since the build is totally done.
+    - pwsh: |-
+        # It seems weird, but this is for compatibility. Our artifacts historically contained the folder x64/Release/x64/Release (for example).
+        $FinalOutputRoot = "$(JobOutputDirectory)\$(BuildPlatform)\$(BuildConfiguration)\$(BuildPlatform)"
+        $ProjectBuildRoot = "$(Build.SourcesDirectory)\$(BuildPlatform)"
+        $ProjectBuildDirectory = "$ProjectBuildRoot\$(BuildConfiguration)"
+
+        New-Item -Type Directory $FinalOutputRoot -EA:Ignore
+        Move-Item $ProjectBuildDirectory $FinalOutputRoot
+      displayName: Move entire output directory into artifacts
 
   - ${{ if eq(parameters.publishArtifacts, true) }}:
     - publish: $(JobOutputDirectory)
       artifact: $(JobOutputArtifactName)
       displayName: Publish all outputs
-      condition: always()
+      condition: succeeded()
+
+    - publish: $(JobOutputDirectory)
+      artifact: $(JobOutputArtifactName)-failure-$(System.JobAttempt)
+      displayName: Publish failure logs
+      condition: or(failed(), canceled())

.pipelines/v2/templates/steps-build-installer-vnext.yml

@@ -2,9 +2,6 @@ parameters:
   - name: versionNumber
     type: string
     default: "0.0.1"
-  - name: buildUserInstaller
-    type: boolean
-    default: false
   - name: codeSign
     type: boolean
     default: false
@@ -25,43 +22,26 @@ steps:
       arguments: 'install --global wix --version 5.0.2'
 
   - pwsh: |-
-      & git clean -xfd -e *exe -- .\installer\
-    displayName: ${{replace(replace(parameters.buildUserInstaller,'True','👤'),'False','💻')}} Clean installer to reduce cross-contamination
-
-  - pwsh: |-
-      # Determine whether this is a per-user build
-      $IsPerUser = $${{ parameters.buildUserInstaller }}
-
-      # Build slug used to locate the artifacts
-      $InstallerBuildSlug = if ($IsPerUser) { 'UserSetup' } else { 'MachineSetup' }
-
-      # VNext bundle folder; base name intentionally omits the VNext suffix
-      $InstallerFolder = 'PowerToysSetupVNext'
-      if ($IsPerUser) {
-        $InstallerBasename = "PowerToysUserSetup-${{ parameters.versionNumber }}-$(BuildPlatform)"
-      }
-      else {
-        $InstallerBasename = "PowerToysSetup-${{ parameters.versionNumber }}-$(BuildPlatform)"
-      }
-
-      # Export variables for downstream steps
-      Write-Host "##vso[task.setvariable variable=InstallerBuildSlug]$InstallerBuildSlug"
-      Write-Host "##vso[task.setvariable variable=InstallerRelativePath]$(BuildPlatform)\$(BuildConfiguration)\$InstallerBuildSlug"
-      Write-Host "##vso[task.setvariable variable=InstallerBasename]$InstallerBasename"
-      Write-Host "##vso[task.setvariable variable=InstallerFolder]$InstallerFolder"
-    displayName: ${{replace(replace(parameters.buildUserInstaller,'True','👤'),'False','💻')}} Prepare Installer variables
+      Write-Host "##vso[task.setvariable variable=InstallerMachineRoot]installer\PowerToysSetupVNext\$(BuildPlatform)\$(BuildConfiguration)\MachineSetup"
+      Write-Host "##vso[task.setvariable variable=InstallerUserRoot]installer\PowerToysSetupVNext\$(BuildPlatform)\$(BuildConfiguration)\UserSetup"
+      Write-Host "##vso[task.setvariable variable=InstallerMachineBasename]PowerToysSetup-${{ parameters.versionNumber }}-$(BuildPlatform)"
+      Write-Host "##vso[task.setvariable variable=InstallerUserBasename]PowerToysUserSetup-${{ parameters.versionNumber }}-$(BuildPlatform)"
+    displayName: Prepare Installer variables
 
   # This dll needs to be built and signed before building the MSI.
+  # The Custom Actions project contains a pre-build event that prepares the .wxs files
+  # by filling them out with all our components. We pass RunBuildEvents=true to force
+  # that logic to run.
   - task: VSBuild@1
-    displayName: ${{replace(replace(parameters.buildUserInstaller,'True','👤'),'False','💻')}} Build PowerToysSetupCustomActionsVNext
+    displayName: Build Shared Support DLLs
     inputs:
       solution: "**/installer/PowerToysSetup.sln"
       vsVersion: 17.0
       msbuildArgs: >-
-        /t:PowerToysSetupCustomActionsVNext
-        /p:RunBuildEvents=true;PerUser=${{parameters.buildUserInstaller}};RestorePackagesConfig=true;CIBuild=true
+        /t:PowerToysSetupCustomActionsVNext;SilentFilesInUseBAFunction
+        /p:RunBuildEvents=true;RestorePackagesConfig=true;CIBuild=true
         -restore -graph
-        /bl:$(LogOutputDirectory)\installer-$(InstallerBuildSlug)-actions.binlog
+        /bl:$(LogOutputDirectory)\installer-actions.binlog
         ${{ parameters.additionalBuildOptions }}
       platform: $(BuildPlatform)
       configuration: $(BuildConfiguration)
@@ -70,28 +50,53 @@ steps:
       maximumCpuCount: true
 
   - ${{ if eq(parameters.codeSign, true) }}:
-    - template: steps-esrp-signing.yml
+    - template: steps-esrp-sign-files-authenticode.yml
       parameters:
-        displayName: ${{replace(replace(parameters.buildUserInstaller,'True','👤'),'False','💻')}} Sign PowerToysSetupCustomActionsVNext
+        displayName: Sign Shared Support DLLs
         signingIdentity: ${{ parameters.signingIdentity }}
-        inputs:
-          FolderPath: 'installer/PowerToysSetupCustomActionsVNext/$(InstallerRelativePath)'
-          signType: batchSigning
-          batchSignPolicyFile: '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\.pipelines\ESRPSigning_installer.json'
-          ciPolicyFile: '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\.pipelines\CIPolicy.xml'
+        folder: 'installer'
+        pattern: |-
+          **/PowerToysSetupCustomActionsVNext.dll
+          **/SilentFilesInUseBAFunction.dll
 
   ## INSTALLER START
   #### MSI BUILDING AND SIGNING
+  #
+  # The MSI build contains code that reverts the .wxs files to their in-tree versions.
+  # This is only supposed to happen during local builds. Since this build system is
+  # supposed to run side by side--machine and then user--we do NOT want to destroy
+  # the .wxs files. Therefore, we pass RunBuildEvents=false to suppress all of that
+  # logic.
+  #
+  # We pass BuildProjectReferences=false so that it does not recompile the DLLs we just built.
+  # We only pass -restore on the first one because the second run should already have all
+  # of the dependencies.
   - task: VSBuild@1
-    displayName: ${{replace(replace(parameters.buildUserInstaller,'True','👤'),'False','💻')}} Build VNext MSI
+    displayName: 💻 Build VNext MSI
     inputs:
       solution: "**/installer/PowerToysSetup.sln"
       vsVersion: 17.0
       msbuildArgs: >-
         -restore
         /t:PowerToysInstallerVNext
-        /p:RunBuildEvents=false;PerUser=${{parameters.buildUserInstaller}};BuildProjectReferences=false;CIBuild=true
-        /bl:$(LogOutputDirectory)\installer-$(InstallerBuildSlug)-msi.binlog
+        /p:RunBuildEvents=false;PerUser=false;BuildProjectReferences=false;CIBuild=true
+        /bl:$(LogOutputDirectory)\installer-machine-msi.binlog
+        ${{ parameters.additionalBuildOptions }}
+      platform: $(BuildPlatform)
+      configuration: $(BuildConfiguration)
+      clean: false # don't undo our hard work above by deleting the CustomActions dll
+      msbuildArchitecture: x64
+      maximumCpuCount: true
+
+  - task: VSBuild@1
+    displayName: 👤 Build VNext MSI
+    inputs:
+      solution: "**/installer/PowerToysSetup.sln"
+      vsVersion: 17.0
+      msbuildArgs: >-
+        /t:PowerToysInstallerVNext
+        /p:RunBuildEvents=false;PerUser=true;BuildProjectReferences=false;CIBuild=true
+        /bl:$(LogOutputDirectory)\installer-user-msi.binlog
         ${{ parameters.additionalBuildOptions }}
       platform: $(BuildPlatform)
       configuration: $(BuildConfiguration)
@@ -100,77 +105,66 @@ steps:
       maximumCpuCount: true
 
   - script: |-
-      wix msi decompile installer\$(InstallerFolder)\$(InstallerRelativePath)\$(InstallerBasename).msi -x $(build.sourcesdirectory)\extractedMsi
-      dir $(build.sourcesdirectory)\extractedMsi
-    displayName: "${{replace(replace(parameters.buildUserInstaller,'True','👤'),'False','💻')}} WiX5: Extract and verify MSI"
+      wix msi decompile $(InstallerMachineRoot)\$(InstallerMachineBasename).msi -x $(build.sourcesdirectory)\extractedMachineMsi
+      wix msi decompile $(InstallerUserRoot)\$(InstallerUserBasename).msi -x $(build.sourcesdirectory)\extractedUserMsi
+      dir $(build.sourcesdirectory)\extractedMachineMsi
+      dir $(build.sourcesdirectory)\extractedUserMsi
+    displayName: "WiX5: Extract and verify MSIs"
 
   # Check if deps.json files don't reference different dll versions.
   - pwsh: |-
-      & '.pipelines/verifyDepsJsonLibraryVersions.ps1' -targetDir '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\extractedMsi\File'
-    displayName: ${{replace(replace(parameters.buildUserInstaller,'True','👤'),'False','💻')}} Audit deps.json in MSI extracted files
+      & '.pipelines/verifyDepsJsonLibraryVersions.ps1' -targetDir '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\extractedMachineMsi\File'
+      & '.pipelines/verifyDepsJsonLibraryVersions.ps1' -targetDir '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\extractedUserMsi\File'
+    displayName: Audit deps.json in MSI extracted files
 
   - ${{ if eq(parameters.codeSign, true) }}:
     - pwsh: |-
-        & .pipelines/versionAndSignCheck.ps1 -targetDir '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\extractedMsi\File'
-        & .pipelines/versionAndSignCheck.ps1 -targetDir '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\extractedMsi\Binary'
-        git clean -xfd ./extractedMsi
-      displayName: ${{replace(replace(parameters.buildUserInstaller,'True','👤'),'False','💻')}} Verify all binaries are signed and versioned
+        & .pipelines/versionAndSignCheck.ps1 -targetDir '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\extractedMachineMsi\File'
+        & .pipelines/versionAndSignCheck.ps1 -targetDir '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\extractedMachineMsi\Binary'
+        & .pipelines/versionAndSignCheck.ps1 -targetDir '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\extractedUserMsi\File'
+        & .pipelines/versionAndSignCheck.ps1 -targetDir '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\extractedUserMsi\Binary'
+        git clean -xfd ./extractedMachineMsi ./extractedUserMsi
+      displayName: Verify all binaries are signed and versioned
 
-    - template: steps-esrp-signing.yml
+    - template: steps-esrp-sign-files-authenticode.yml
       parameters:
-        displayName: ${{replace(replace(parameters.buildUserInstaller,'True','👤'),'False','💻')}} Sign VNext MSI
+        displayName: Sign VNext MSIs
         signingIdentity: ${{ parameters.signingIdentity }}
-        inputs:
-          FolderPath: 'installer/$(InstallerFolder)/$(InstallerRelativePath)'
-          signType: batchSigning
-          batchSignPolicyFile: '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\.pipelines\ESRPSigning_installer.json'
-          ciPolicyFile: '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\.pipelines\CIPolicy.xml'
+        folder: 'installer'
+        pattern: '**/PowerToys*Setup-*.msi'
 
   #### END MSI
   
-  #### BUILDING AND SIGNING SilentFilesInUseBAFunction DLL
-  - task: VSBuild@1
-    displayName: ${{replace(replace(parameters.buildUserInstaller,'True','👤'),'False','💻')}} Build SilentFilesInUseBAFunction
-    inputs:
-      solution: "**/installer/PowerToysSetup.sln"
-      vsVersion: 17.0
-      msbuildArgs: >-
-        /t:SilentFilesInUseBAFunction
-        /p:RunBuildEvents=true;PerUser=${{parameters.buildUserInstaller}};RestorePackagesConfig=true;CIBuild=true
-        -restore -graph
-        /bl:$(LogOutputDirectory)\installer-$(InstallerBuildSlug)-SilentFilesInUseBAFunction.binlog
-        ${{ parameters.additionalBuildOptions }}
-      platform: $(BuildPlatform)
-      configuration: $(BuildConfiguration)
-      clean: false # don't undo our hard work above by deleting the msi
-      msbuildArchitecture: x64
-      maximumCpuCount: true
-
-  - ${{ if eq(parameters.codeSign, true) }}:
-    - template: steps-esrp-signing.yml
-      parameters:
-        displayName: ${{replace(replace(parameters.buildUserInstaller,'True','👤'),'False','💻')}} Sign SilentFilesInUseBAFunction
-        signingIdentity: ${{ parameters.signingIdentity }}
-        inputs:
-          FolderPath: 'installer/$(BuildPlatform)/$(BuildConfiguration)'
-          signType: batchSigning
-          batchSignPolicyFile: '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\.pipelines\ESRPSigning_installer.json'
-          ciPolicyFile: '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\.pipelines\CIPolicy.xml'
-
-  #### END BUILDING AND SIGNING SilentFilesInUseBAFunction DLL
-  
   #### BOOTSTRAP BUILDING AND SIGNING
+  # We pass BuildProjectReferences=false so that it does not recompile the DLLs we just built.
+  # We only pass -restore on the first one because the second run should already have all
+  # of the dependencies.
   - task: VSBuild@1
-    displayName: ${{replace(replace(parameters.buildUserInstaller,'True','👤'),'False','💻')}} Build VNext Bootstrapper
+    displayName: 💻 Build VNext Bootstrapper
     inputs:
       solution: "**/installer/PowerToysSetup.sln"
       vsVersion: 17.0
       msbuildArgs: >-
         -restore
         /t:PowerToysBootstrapperVNext
-        /p:PerUser=${{parameters.buildUserInstaller}};CIBuild=true
-        /bl:$(LogOutputDirectory)\installer-$(InstallerBuildSlug)-bootstrapper.binlog
-        -restore -graph
+        /p:PerUser=false;BuildProjectReferences=false;CIBuild=true
+        /bl:$(LogOutputDirectory)\installer-machine-bootstrapper.binlog
+        ${{ parameters.additionalBuildOptions }}
+      platform: $(BuildPlatform)
+      configuration: $(BuildConfiguration)
+      clean: false # don't undo our hard work above by deleting the MSI nor SilentFilesInUseBAFunction
+      msbuildArchitecture: x64
+      maximumCpuCount: true
+
+  - task: VSBuild@1
+    displayName: 👤 Build VNext Bootstrapper
+    inputs:
+      solution: "**/installer/PowerToysSetup.sln"
+      vsVersion: 17.0
+      msbuildArgs: >-
+        /t:PowerToysBootstrapperVNext
+        /p:PerUser=true;BuildProjectReferences=false;CIBuild=true
+        /bl:$(LogOutputDirectory)\installer-user-bootstrapper.binlog
         ${{ parameters.additionalBuildOptions }}
       platform: $(BuildPlatform)
       configuration: $(BuildConfiguration)
@@ -181,54 +175,41 @@ steps:
   # The entirety of bundle unpacking/re-packing is unnecessary if we are not code signing it.
   - ${{ if eq(parameters.codeSign, true) }}:
     - script: |-
-        wix burn detach installer\$(InstallerFolder)\$(InstallerRelativePath)\$(InstallerBasename).exe -engine installer\engine.exe
-      displayName: "${{replace(replace(parameters.buildUserInstaller,'True','👤'),'False','💻')}} WiX5: Extract Engine from Bundle"
+        wix burn detach $(InstallerMachineRoot)\$(InstallerMachineBasename).exe -engine installer\machine-engine.exe
+        wix burn detach $(InstallerUserRoot)\$(InstallerUserBasename).exe -engine installer\user-engine.exe
+      displayName: "WiX5: Extract Engines from Bundles"
 
-    - template: steps-esrp-signing.yml
+    - template: steps-esrp-sign-files-authenticode.yml
       parameters:
-        displayName: ${{replace(replace(parameters.buildUserInstaller,'True','👤'),'False','💻')}} Sign WiX Engine
+        displayName: Sign WiX Engines
         signingIdentity: ${{ parameters.signingIdentity }}
-        inputs:
-          FolderPath: "installer"
-          Pattern: engine.exe
-          signConfigType: inlineSignParams
-          inlineOperation: |
-            [
-                {
-                    "KeyCode": "CP-230012",
-                    "OperationCode": "SigntoolSign",
-                    "Parameters": {
-                        "OpusName": "Microsoft",
-                        "OpusInfo": "http://www.microsoft.com",
-                        "FileDigest": "/fd \"SHA256\"",
-                        "PageHash": "/NPH",
-                        "TimeStamp": "/tr \"http://rfc3161.gtm.corp.microsoft.com/TSS/HttpTspServer\" /td sha256"
-                    },
-                    "ToolName": "sign",
-                    "ToolVersion": "1.0"
-                },
-                {
-                    "KeyCode": "CP-230012",
-                    "OperationCode": "SigntoolVerify",
-                    "Parameters": {},
-                    "ToolName": "sign",
-                    "ToolVersion": "1.0"
-                }
-            ]
+        folder: "installer"
+        pattern: '*-engine.exe'
 
     - script: |-
-        wix burn reattach installer\$(InstallerFolder)\$(InstallerRelativePath)\$(InstallerBasename).exe -engine installer\engine.exe -o installer\$(InstallerFolder)\$(InstallerRelativePath)\$(InstallerBasename).exe
-      displayName: "${{replace(replace(parameters.buildUserInstaller,'True','👤'),'False','💻')}} WiX5: Reattach Engine to Bundle"
+        wix burn reattach $(InstallerMachineRoot)\$(InstallerMachineBasename).exe -engine installer\machine-engine.exe -o $(InstallerMachineRoot)\$(InstallerMachineBasename).exe
+        wix burn reattach $(InstallerUserRoot)\$(InstallerUserBasename).exe -engine installer\user-engine.exe -o $(InstallerUserRoot)\$(InstallerUserBasename).exe
+      displayName: "WiX5: Reattach Engines to Bundles"
 
-    - template: steps-esrp-signing.yml
+    - pwsh: |-
+        & wix burn extract -oba installer\ba\m "$(InstallerMachineRoot)\$(InstallerMachineBasename).exe"
+        & wix burn extract -oba installer\ba\u "$(InstallerUserRoot)\$(InstallerUserBasename).exe"
+        Get-ChildItem installer\ba -Recurse -Include *.exe,*.dll | Get-AuthenticodeSignature | ForEach-Object {
+          If ($_.Status -Ne "Valid") {
+            Write-Error $_.StatusMessage
+          } Else {
+            Write-Host $_.StatusMessage
+          }
+        }
+        & git clean -fdx installer\ba
+      displayName: "WiX5: Verify Bootstrapper content is signed"
+
+    - template: steps-esrp-sign-files-authenticode.yml
       parameters:
-        displayName: ${{replace(replace(parameters.buildUserInstaller,'True','👤'),'False','💻')}} Sign Final Bootstrapper
+        displayName: Sign Final Bootstrappers
         signingIdentity: ${{ parameters.signingIdentity }}
-        inputs:
-          FolderPath: 'installer/$(InstallerFolder)/$(InstallerRelativePath)'
-          signType: batchSigning
-          batchSignPolicyFile: '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\.pipelines\ESRPSigning_installer.json'
-          ciPolicyFile: '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\.pipelines\CIPolicy.xml'
+        folder: 'installer'
+        pattern: '**/PowerToys*Setup-*.exe'
 
   #### END BOOTSTRAP
   ## END INSTALLER

.pipelines/v2/templates/steps-esrp-sign-files-authenticode.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,45 @@
+parameters:
+  - name: displayName
+    type: string
+    default: Sign Specific Files
+  - name: folder
+    type: string
+  - name: pattern
+    type: string
+  - name: signingIdentity
+    type: object
+    default: {}
+
+steps:
+  - template: steps-esrp-signing.yml
+    parameters:
+      displayName: ${{ parameters.displayName }}
+      signingIdentity: ${{ parameters.signingIdentity }}
+      inputs:
+        FolderPath: ${{ parameters.folder }}
+        Pattern: ${{ parameters.pattern }}
+        UseMinimatch: true
+        signConfigType: inlineSignParams
+        inlineOperation: |-
+          [
+              {
+                  "KeyCode": "CP-230012",
+                  "OperationCode": "SigntoolSign",
+                  "Parameters": {
+                      "OpusName": "Microsoft",
+                      "OpusInfo": "http://www.microsoft.com",
+                      "FileDigest": "/fd \"SHA256\"",
+                      "PageHash": "/NPH",
+                      "TimeStamp": "/tr \"http://rfc3161.gtm.corp.microsoft.com/TSS/HttpTspServer\" /td sha256"
+                  },
+                  "ToolName": "sign",
+                  "ToolVersion": "1.0"
+              },
+              {
+                  "KeyCode": "CP-230012",
+                  "OperationCode": "SigntoolVerify",
+                  "Parameters": {},
+                  "ToolName": "sign",
+                  "ToolVersion": "1.0"
+              }
+          ]

Cpp.Build.props

@@ -1,6 +1,56 @@
 <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
 <Project ToolsVersion="4.0"
   xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/developer/msbuild/2003">
+  <!-- Hybrid CRT configuration -->
+  <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(HybridCrtConfiguration)'==''">
+    <HybridCrtConfiguration>$(Configuration)</HybridCrtConfiguration>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <!-- Skip Hybrid CRT for AppContainer/UWP projects as they require MultiThreadedDLL -->
+  <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(AppContainerApplication)'=='true' and '$(_VC_Target_Library_Platform)'!='Desktop'">
+    <HybridCrtConfiguration></HybridCrtConfiguration>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemDefinitionGroup Condition="'$(HybridCrtConfiguration)'=='Debug'">
+    <ClCompile>
+      <!-- We use MultiThreadedDebug, rather than MultiThreadedDebugDLL, to avoid DLL dependencies on VCRUNTIME140d.dll and MSVCP140d.dll. -->
+      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreadedDebug</RuntimeLibrary>
+    </ClCompile>
+    <Link>
+      <!-- Link statically against the runtime and STL, but link dynamically against the CRT by ignoring the static CRT
+           lib and instead linking against the Universal CRT DLL import library. This "hybrid" linking mechanism is
+           supported according to the CRT maintainer. Dynamic linking against the CRT makes the binaries a bit smaller
+           than they would otherwise be if the CRT, runtime, and STL were all statically linked in. -->
+      <IgnoreSpecificDefaultLibraries>%(IgnoreSpecificDefaultLibraries);libucrtd.lib</IgnoreSpecificDefaultLibraries>
+      <AdditionalOptions>%(AdditionalOptions) /defaultlib:ucrtd.lib</AdditionalOptions>
+    </Link>
+  </ItemDefinitionGroup>
+  <ItemDefinitionGroup Condition="'$(HybridCrtConfiguration)'=='Release'">
+    <ClCompile>
+      <!-- We use MultiThreaded, rather than MultiThreadedDLL, to avoid DLL dependencies on VCRUNTIME140.dll and MSVCP140.dll. -->
+      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreaded</RuntimeLibrary>
+    </ClCompile>
+    <Link>
+      <!-- Link statically against the runtime and STL, but link dynamically against the CRT by ignoring the static CRT
+           lib and instead linking against the Universal CRT DLL import library. This "hybrid" linking mechanism is
+           supported according to the CRT maintainer. Dynamic linking against the CRT makes the binaries a bit smaller
+           than they would otherwise be if the CRT, runtime, and STL were all statically linked in. -->
+      <IgnoreSpecificDefaultLibraries>%(IgnoreSpecificDefaultLibraries);libucrt.lib</IgnoreSpecificDefaultLibraries>
+      <AdditionalOptions>%(AdditionalOptions) /defaultlib:ucrt.lib</AdditionalOptions>
+    </Link>
+  </ItemDefinitionGroup>
+
+  <!-- AppContainer/UWP projects must use MultiThreadedDLL -->
+  <ItemDefinitionGroup Condition="'$(AppContainerApplication)'=='true' and '$(_VC_Target_Library_Platform)'!='Desktop' And '$(Configuration)'=='Debug'">
+    <ClCompile>
+      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreadedDebugDLL</RuntimeLibrary>
+    </ClCompile>
+  </ItemDefinitionGroup>
+  <ItemDefinitionGroup Condition="'$(AppContainerApplication)'=='true' and '$(_VC_Target_Library_Platform)'!='Desktop' And '$(Configuration)'=='Release'">
+    <ClCompile>
+      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreadedDLL</RuntimeLibrary>
+    </ClCompile>
+  </ItemDefinitionGroup>
 
   <!-- Project configurations -->
   <ItemGroup Label="ProjectConfigurations">
@@ -73,7 +123,6 @@
     <ClCompile>
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>_DEBUG;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
       <Optimization>Disabled</Optimization>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreadedDebug</RuntimeLibrary>
     </ClCompile>
     <Link>
       <GenerateDebugInformation>true</GenerateDebugInformation>
@@ -83,7 +132,6 @@
     <ClCompile>
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>NDEBUG;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
       <Optimization>MaxSpeed</Optimization>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreaded</RuntimeLibrary>
       <FunctionLevelLinking>true</FunctionLevelLinking>
       <IntrinsicFunctions>true</IntrinsicFunctions>
     </ClCompile>

Directory.Packages.props

@@ -61,6 +61,8 @@
     <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Windows.CsWinRT" Version="2.2.0" />
     <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Windows.SDK.BuildTools" Version="10.0.26100.4948" />
     <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK" Version="1.8.250907003" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK.AI" Version="1.8.37" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK.Runtime" Version="1.8.250907003" />
     <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Xaml.Behaviors.WinUI.Managed" Version="2.0.9" />
     <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Xaml.Behaviors.Wpf" Version="1.1.39" />
     <PackageVersion Include="ModernWpfUI" Version="0.9.4" />

PowerToys.sln

@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ Project("{8BC9CEB8-8B4A-11D0-8D11-00A0C91BC942}") = "runner", "src\runner\runner
 		{D29DDD63-E2CF-4657-9FD5-2AEDE4257E5D} = {D29DDD63-E2CF-4657-9FD5-2AEDE4257E5D}
 		{D940E07F-532C-4FF3-883F-790DA014F19A} = {D940E07F-532C-4FF3-883F-790DA014F19A}
 		{DA425894-6E13-404F-8DCB-78584EC0557A} = {DA425894-6E13-404F-8DCB-78584EC0557A}
+		{E2A5A82E-1E5B-4C8D-9A4F-2B1A8F9E5C3D} = {E2A5A82E-1E5B-4C8D-9A4F-2B1A8F9E5C3D}
 		{E364F67B-BB12-4E91-B639-355866EBCD8B} = {E364F67B-BB12-4E91-B639-355866EBCD8B}
 		{F9C68EDF-AC74-4B77-9AF1-005D9C9F6A99} = {F9C68EDF-AC74-4B77-9AF1-005D9C9F6A99}
 	EndProjectSection
@@ -50,6 +51,8 @@ Project("{2150E333-8FDC-42A3-9474-1A3956D46DE8}") = "common", "common", "{1AFB64
 EndProject
 Project("{8BC9CEB8-8B4A-11D0-8D11-00A0C91BC942}") = "Common.Lib.UnitTests", "src\common\UnitTests-CommonLib\UnitTests-CommonLib.vcxproj", "{1A066C63-64B3-45F8-92FE-664E1CCE8077}"
 EndProject
+Project("{8BC9CEB8-8B4A-11D0-8D11-00A0C91BC942}") = "PackageIdentity", "src\PackageIdentity\PackageIdentity.vcxproj", "{E2A5A82E-1E5B-4C8D-9A4F-2B1A8F9E5C3D}"
+EndProject
 Project("{9A19103F-16F7-4668-BE54-9A1E7A4F7556}") = "FancyZonesEditor", "src\modules\fancyzones\editor\FancyZonesEditor\FancyZonesEditor.csproj", "{5CCC8468-DEC8-4D36-99D4-5C891BEBD481}"
 EndProject
 Project("{2150E333-8FDC-42A3-9474-1A3956D46DE8}") = "powerrename", "powerrename", "{89E20BCE-EB9C-46C8-8B50-E01A82E6FDC3}"
@@ -867,6 +870,14 @@ Global
 		{1A066C63-64B3-45F8-92FE-664E1CCE8077}.Release|ARM64.Build.0 = Release|ARM64
 		{1A066C63-64B3-45F8-92FE-664E1CCE8077}.Release|x64.ActiveCfg = Release|x64
 		{1A066C63-64B3-45F8-92FE-664E1CCE8077}.Release|x64.Build.0 = Release|x64
+		{E2A5A82E-1E5B-4C8D-9A4F-2B1A8F9E5C3D}.Debug|ARM64.ActiveCfg = Debug|ARM64
+		{E2A5A82E-1E5B-4C8D-9A4F-2B1A8F9E5C3D}.Debug|ARM64.Build.0 = Debug|ARM64
+		{E2A5A82E-1E5B-4C8D-9A4F-2B1A8F9E5C3D}.Debug|x64.ActiveCfg = Debug|x64
+		{E2A5A82E-1E5B-4C8D-9A4F-2B1A8F9E5C3D}.Debug|x64.Build.0 = Debug|x64
+		{E2A5A82E-1E5B-4C8D-9A4F-2B1A8F9E5C3D}.Release|ARM64.ActiveCfg = Release|ARM64
+		{E2A5A82E-1E5B-4C8D-9A4F-2B1A8F9E5C3D}.Release|ARM64.Build.0 = Release|ARM64
+		{E2A5A82E-1E5B-4C8D-9A4F-2B1A8F9E5C3D}.Release|x64.ActiveCfg = Release|x64
+		{E2A5A82E-1E5B-4C8D-9A4F-2B1A8F9E5C3D}.Release|x64.Build.0 = Release|x64
 		{5CCC8468-DEC8-4D36-99D4-5C891BEBD481}.Debug|ARM64.ActiveCfg = Debug|ARM64
 		{5CCC8468-DEC8-4D36-99D4-5C891BEBD481}.Debug|ARM64.Build.0 = Debug|ARM64
 		{5CCC8468-DEC8-4D36-99D4-5C891BEBD481}.Debug|x64.ActiveCfg = Debug|x64

README.md

@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ Before you begin, make sure your device meets the system requirements:
 
 Choose one of the installation methods below:
 
-<details>
+<details open>
 <summary>Download .exe from GitHub</summary>
 
 Go to the [PowerToys GitHub releases][github-release-link], click Assets to reveal the downloads, and choose the installer that matches your architecture and install scope. For most devices, that's the x64 per-user installer.
@@ -56,17 +56,17 @@ Go to the [PowerToys GitHub releases][github-release-link], click Assets to reve
 <!-- items that need to be updated release to release -->
 [github-next-release-work]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues?q=is%3Aissue+milestone%3A%22PowerToys+0.96%22
 [github-current-release-work]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues?q=is%3Aissue+milestone%3A%22PowerToys+0.95%22
-[ptUserX64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.95.0/PowerToysUserSetup-0.95.0-x64.exe 
-[ptUserArm64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.95.0/PowerToysUserSetup-0.95.0-arm64.exe 
-[ptMachineX64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.95.0/PowerToysSetup-0.95.0-x64.exe 
-[ptMachineArm64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.95.0/PowerToysSetup-0.95.0-arm64.exe
+[ptUserX64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.95.1/PowerToysUserSetup-0.95.1-x64.exe 
+[ptUserArm64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.95.1/PowerToysUserSetup-0.95.1-arm64.exe 
+[ptMachineX64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.95.1/PowerToysSetup-0.95.1-x64.exe 
+[ptMachineArm64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.95.1/PowerToysSetup-0.95.1-arm64.exe
  
 |  Description   | Filename |
 |----------------|----------|
-| Per user - x64       | [PowerToysUserSetup-0.95.0-x64.exe][ptUserX64] |
-| Per user - ARM64     | [PowerToysUserSetup-0.95.0-arm64.exe][ptUserArm64] |
-| Machine wide - x64   | [PowerToysSetup-0.95.0-x64.exe][ptMachineX64] |
-| Machine wide - ARM64 | [PowerToysSetup-0.95.0-arm64.exe][ptMachineArm64] |
+| Per user - x64       | [PowerToysUserSetup-0.95.1-x64.exe][ptUserX64] |
+| Per user - ARM64     | [PowerToysUserSetup-0.95.1-arm64.exe][ptUserArm64] |
+| Machine wide - x64   | [PowerToysSetup-0.95.1-x64.exe][ptMachineX64] |
+| Machine wide - ARM64 | [PowerToysSetup-0.95.1-arm64.exe][ptMachineArm64] |
 
 </details>
 
@@ -281,4 +281,4 @@ The application logs basic diagnostic data (telemetry). For more privacy informa
 [roadmap]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/wiki/Roadmap
 [privacy-link]: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=521839 
 [loc-bug]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues/new?assignees=&labels=&template=translation_issue.md&title= 
-[usingPowerToys-docs-link]: https://aka.ms/powertoys-docs
+[usingPowerToys-docs-link]: https://aka.ms/powertoys-docs

installer/PowerToysSetupCustomActionsVNext/CustomAction.cpp

@@ -594,6 +594,216 @@ LExit:
     return WcaFinalize(er);
 }
 
+UINT __stdcall InstallPackageIdentityMSIXCA(MSIHANDLE hInstall)
+{
+    HRESULT hr = S_OK;
+    UINT er = ERROR_SUCCESS;
+    LPWSTR customActionData = nullptr;
+    std::wstring installFolderPath;
+    std::wstring installScope;
+    std::wstring msixPath;
+    std::wstring data;
+    size_t delimiterPos;
+    bool isMachineLevel = false;
+    
+    hr = WcaInitialize(hInstall, "InstallPackageIdentityMSIXCA");
+    ExitOnFailure(hr, "Failed to initialize");
+
+    hr = WcaGetProperty(L"CustomActionData", &customActionData);
+    ExitOnFailure(hr, "Failed to get CustomActionData property");
+    
+    // Parse CustomActionData: "[INSTALLFOLDER];[InstallScope]"
+    data = customActionData;
+    delimiterPos = data.find(L';');
+    installFolderPath = data.substr(0, delimiterPos);
+    installScope = data.substr(delimiterPos + 1);
+    
+    // Check if this is a machine-level installation
+    if (installScope == L"perMachine")
+    {
+        isMachineLevel = true;
+    }
+    
+    Logger::info(L"Installing PackageIdentity MSIX - perUser: {}", !isMachineLevel);
+
+    // Construct path to PackageIdentity MSIX
+    msixPath = installFolderPath;
+    msixPath += L"PowerToysSparse.msix";
+
+    if (std::filesystem::exists(msixPath))
+    {
+        using namespace winrt::Windows::Management::Deployment;
+        using namespace winrt::Windows::Foundation;
+
+        try
+        {
+            
+            std::wstring externalLocation = installFolderPath; // External content location (PowerToys install folder)
+            Uri externalUri{ externalLocation };               // External location URI for sparse package content
+            Uri packageUri{ msixPath };                        // The MSIX file URI
+            
+            PackageManager packageManager;
+            
+            if (isMachineLevel)
+            {
+                // Machine-level installation
+                
+                StagePackageOptions stageOptions;
+                stageOptions.ExternalLocationUri(externalUri);
+                
+                auto stageResult = packageManager.StagePackageByUriAsync(packageUri, stageOptions).get();
+                
+                uint32_t stageErrorCode = static_cast<uint32_t>(stageResult.ExtendedErrorCode());
+                if (stageErrorCode == 0)
+                {
+                    std::wstring packageFamilyName = L"Microsoft.PowerToys.SparseApp_8wekyb3d8bbwe";
+                    
+                    try
+                    {
+                        auto provisionResult = packageManager.ProvisionPackageForAllUsersAsync(packageFamilyName).get();
+                        uint32_t provisionErrorCode = static_cast<uint32_t>(provisionResult.ExtendedErrorCode());
+                        
+                        if (provisionErrorCode != 0)
+                        {
+                            Logger::error(L"Machine-level provisioning failed: 0x{:08X}", provisionErrorCode);
+                        }
+                    }
+                    catch (const winrt::hresult_error& ex)
+                    {
+                        Logger::error(L"Provisioning exception: HRESULT 0x{:08X}", static_cast<uint32_t>(ex.code()));
+                    }
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    Logger::error(L"Package staging failed: 0x{:08X}", stageErrorCode);
+                }
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                AddPackageOptions addOptions;
+                addOptions.ExternalLocationUri(externalUri);
+                
+                auto addResult = packageManager.AddPackageByUriAsync(packageUri, addOptions).get();
+                
+                if (!addResult.IsRegistered())
+                {
+                    uint32_t errorCode = static_cast<uint32_t>(addResult.ExtendedErrorCode());
+                    Logger::error(L"Per-user installation failed: 0x{:08X}", errorCode);
+                }
+            }
+        }
+        catch (const std::exception& ex)
+        {
+            Logger::error(L"PackageIdentity MSIX installation failed - Exception: {}", 
+                         winrt::to_hstring(ex.what()).c_str());
+        }
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        Logger::error(L"PackageIdentity MSIX not found: " + msixPath);
+    }
+
+LExit:
+    ReleaseStr(customActionData);
+    er = SUCCEEDED(hr) ? ERROR_SUCCESS : ERROR_INSTALL_FAILURE;
+    return WcaFinalize(er);
+}
+
+UINT __stdcall UninstallPackageIdentityMSIXCA(MSIHANDLE hInstall)
+{
+    HRESULT hr = S_OK;
+    UINT er = ERROR_SUCCESS;
+    using namespace winrt::Windows::Management::Deployment; 
+    using namespace winrt::Windows::Foundation;
+    
+    LPWSTR installScope = nullptr;
+    bool isMachineLevel = false;
+    
+    PackageManager pm;
+
+    hr = WcaInitialize(hInstall, "UninstallPackageIdentityMSIXCA");
+    ExitOnFailure(hr, "Failed to initialize");
+    
+    // Check if this was a machine-level installation
+    hr = WcaGetProperty(L"InstallScope", &installScope);
+    if (SUCCEEDED(hr) && installScope && wcscmp(installScope, L"perMachine") == 0)
+    {
+        isMachineLevel = true;
+    }
+    
+    Logger::info(L"Uninstalling PackageIdentity MSIX - perUser: {}", !isMachineLevel);
+
+    try
+    {
+        std::wstring packageFamilyName = L"Microsoft.PowerToys.SparseApp_8wekyb3d8bbwe";
+        
+        if (isMachineLevel)
+        {
+            // Machine-level uninstallation: deprovision + remove for all users
+            
+            // First deprovision the package
+            try
+            {
+                auto deprovisionResult = pm.DeprovisionPackageForAllUsersAsync(packageFamilyName).get();
+                if (deprovisionResult.IsRegistered())
+                {
+                    Logger::warn(L"Machine-level deprovisioning completed with warnings");
+                }
+            }
+            catch (const winrt::hresult_error& ex)
+            {
+                Logger::warn(L"Machine-level deprovisioning failed: HRESULT 0x{:08X}", static_cast<uint32_t>(ex.code()));
+            }
+            
+            // Then remove packages for all users
+            auto packages = pm.FindPackagesForUserWithPackageTypes({}, packageFamilyName, PackageTypes::Main);
+            for (const auto& package : packages)
+            {
+                try
+                {
+                    auto machineResult = pm.RemovePackageAsync(package.Id().FullName(), RemovalOptions::RemoveForAllUsers).get();
+                    if (machineResult.IsRegistered())
+                    {
+                        uint32_t errorCode = static_cast<uint32_t>(machineResult.ExtendedErrorCode());
+                        Logger::error(L"Machine-level removal failed: 0x{:08X} - {}", errorCode, machineResult.ErrorText());
+                    }
+                }
+                catch (const winrt::hresult_error& ex)
+                {
+                    Logger::error(L"Machine-level removal exception: HRESULT 0x{:08X}", static_cast<uint32_t>(ex.code()));
+                }
+            }
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            // Per-user uninstallation: standard removal
+            
+            auto packages = pm.FindPackagesForUserWithPackageTypes({}, packageFamilyName, PackageTypes::Main);
+            for (const auto& package : packages)
+            {
+                auto userResult = pm.RemovePackageAsync(package.Id().FullName()).get();
+                if (userResult.IsRegistered())
+                {
+                    uint32_t errorCode = static_cast<uint32_t>(userResult.ExtendedErrorCode());
+                    Logger::error(L"Per-user removal failed: 0x{:08X} - {}", errorCode, userResult.ErrorText());
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+    catch (const std::exception& ex)
+    {
+        std::string errorMsg = "Failed to uninstall PackageIdentity MSIX: " + std::string(ex.what());
+        Logger::error(errorMsg);
+        // Don't fail the entire uninstallation if PackageIdentity fails
+        Logger::warn(L"Continuing uninstallation despite PackageIdentity MSIX error");
+    }
+
+LExit:
+    ReleaseStr(installScope);
+    er = SUCCEEDED(hr) ? ERROR_SUCCESS : ERROR_INSTALL_FAILURE;
+    return WcaFinalize(er);
+}
+
 UINT __stdcall RemoveWindowsServiceByName(std::wstring serviceName)
 {
     SC_HANDLE hSCManager = OpenSCManager(NULL, NULL, SC_MANAGER_CONNECT);

installer/PowerToysSetupCustomActionsVNext/CustomAction.def

@@ -33,3 +33,5 @@ EXPORTS
 	CleanPowerRenameRuntimeRegistryCA
 	CleanNewPlusRuntimeRegistryCA
 	SetBundleInstallLocationCA
+	InstallPackageIdentityMSIXCA
+	UninstallPackageIdentityMSIXCA

installer/PowerToysSetupCustomActionsVNext/PowerToysSetupCustomActionsVNext.vcxproj

@@ -34,13 +34,8 @@
   </ImportGroup>
   <PropertyGroup Label="UserMacros" />
   <PropertyGroup>
-    <OutDir Condition=" '$(PerUser)' != 'true' ">$(Platform)\$(Configuration)\MachineSetup\</OutDir>
-    <OutDir Condition=" '$(PerUser)' == 'true' ">$(Platform)\$(Configuration)\UserSetup\</OutDir>
-    <IntDir Condition=" '$(PerUser)' != 'true' ">$(SolutionDir)$(ProjectName)\$(Platform)\$(Configuration)\MachineSetup\obj\</IntDir>
-    <IntDir Condition=" '$(PerUser)' == 'true' ">$(SolutionDir)$(ProjectName)\$(Platform)\$(Configuration)\UserSetup\obj\</IntDir>
-    <!-- The CMD script below checks this value, and it is **CASE SENSITIVE** -->
-    <NormalizedPerUserValue>false</NormalizedPerUserValue>
-    <NormalizedPerUserValue Condition=" '$(PerUser)' == 'true' ">true</NormalizedPerUserValue>
+    <OutDir>$(Platform)\$(Configuration)\SetupShared\</OutDir>
+    <IntDir>$(SolutionDir)$(ProjectName)\$(Platform)\$(Configuration)\SetupShared\obj\</IntDir>
   </PropertyGroup>
   <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)'=='Debug'">
     <LinkIncremental>true</LinkIncremental>
@@ -80,8 +75,7 @@
       call cmd /C "copy ""$(ProjectDir)..\PowerToysSetupVNext\WinAppSDK.wxs"" ""$(ProjectDir)..\PowerToysSetupVNext\WinAppSDK.wxs.bk""""
       call cmd /C "copy ""$(ProjectDir)..\PowerToysSetupVNext\WinUI3Applications.wxs"" ""$(ProjectDir)..\PowerToysSetupVNext\WinUI3Applications.wxs.bk""""
       call cmd /C "copy ""$(ProjectDir)..\PowerToysSetupVNext\Workspaces.wxs"" ""$(ProjectDir)..\PowerToysSetupVNext\Workspaces.wxs.bk""""
-      if not "$(NormalizedPerUserValue)" == "true" call powershell.exe -NonInteractive -executionpolicy Unrestricted -File ..\PowerToysSetupVNext\generateAllFileComponents.ps1 -platform $(Platform)
-      if "$(NormalizedPerUserValue)" == "true" call powershell.exe -NonInteractive -executionpolicy Unrestricted -File ..\PowerToysSetupVNext\generateAllFileComponents.ps1 -platform $(Platform) -installscopeperuser $(NormalizedPerUserValue)
+      call powershell.exe -NonInteractive -executionpolicy Unrestricted -File ..\PowerToysSetupVNext\generateAllFileComponents.ps1 -platform $(Platform)
       </Command>
       <Message>Backing up original files and populating .NET and WPF Runtime dependencies for WiX3 based installer</Message>
     </PreBuildEvent>
@@ -115,7 +109,6 @@
       <Optimization>Disabled</Optimization>
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>_DEBUG;_WINDOWS;_USRDLL;CUSTOMACTIONTEST_EXPORTS;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
       <BasicRuntimeChecks>EnableFastChecks</BasicRuntimeChecks>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreadedDebug</RuntimeLibrary>
     </ClCompile>
     <Link>
       <GenerateDebugInformation>true</GenerateDebugInformation>
@@ -128,7 +121,6 @@
       <Optimization>MaxSpeed</Optimization>
       <IntrinsicFunctions>true</IntrinsicFunctions>
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>NDEBUG;_WINDOWS;_USRDLL;CUSTOMACTIONTEST_EXPORTS;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreaded</RuntimeLibrary>
       <FunctionLevelLinking>true</FunctionLevelLinking>
     </ClCompile>
     <Link>
@@ -181,4 +173,4 @@
     <Error Condition="!Exists('..\packages\WixToolset.DUtil.5.0.2\build\WixToolset.DUtil.props')" Text="$([System.String]::Format('$(ErrorText)', '..\packages\WixToolset.DUtil.5.0.2\build\WixToolset.DUtil.props'))" />
     <Error Condition="!Exists('..\packages\WixToolset.WcaUtil.5.0.2\build\WixToolset.WcaUtil.props')" Text="$([System.String]::Format('$(ErrorText)', '..\packages\WixToolset.WcaUtil.5.0.2\build\WixToolset.WcaUtil.props'))" />
   </Target>
-</Project>
+</Project>

installer/PowerToysSetupVNext/Directory.Build.props

@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 <Project>
+  <Import Project="..\..\Directory.Build.props" Condition="Exists('..\..\Directory.Build.props')" />
   <Import Project="..\..\src\Version.props" Condition="Exists('..\..\src\Version.props')" />
   <PropertyGroup>
     <!-- Set BaseIntermediateOutputPath for each project to avoid conflicts -->
@@ -8,4 +9,4 @@
     <!-- Set MSBuildProjectExtensionsPath to use the BaseIntermediateOutputPath -->
     <MSBuildProjectExtensionsPath Condition="'$(BaseIntermediateOutputPath)' != ''">$(BaseIntermediateOutputPath)</MSBuildProjectExtensionsPath>
   </PropertyGroup>
-</Project>
+</Project>

installer/PowerToysSetupVNext/PowerToysInstallerVNext.wixproj

@@ -60,6 +60,12 @@ call powershell.exe -NonInteractive -executionpolicy Unrestricted -File $(MSBuil
       call move /Y ..\..\..\Workspaces.wxs.bk ..\..\..\Workspaces.wxs
     </PostBuildEvent>
   </PropertyGroup>
+  <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(RunBuildEvents)'=='false'">
+    <PostBuildEvent></PostBuildEvent>
+    <RunPostBuildEvent></RunPostBuildEvent>
+    <PreBuildEventUseInBuild>false</PreBuildEventUseInBuild>
+    <PostBuildEventUseInBuild>false</PostBuildEventUseInBuild>
+  </PropertyGroup>
   <PropertyGroup Label="UserMacros" Condition=" '$(PerUser)' == 'true' ">
     <DefineConstants>$(DefineConstants);PerUser=true</DefineConstants>
   </PropertyGroup>

installer/PowerToysSetupVNext/Product.wxs

@@ -112,6 +112,7 @@
       <Custom Action="SetUninstallCommandNotFoundParam" Before="UninstallCommandNotFound" />
       <Custom Action="SetUpgradeCommandNotFoundParam" Before="UpgradeCommandNotFound" />
       <Custom Action="SetApplyModulesRegistryChangeSetsParam" Before="ApplyModulesRegistryChangeSets" />
+      <Custom Action="SetInstallPackageIdentityMSIXParam" Before="InstallPackageIdentityMSIX" />
 
       <?if $(var.PerUser) = "true" ?>
       <Custom Action="SetInstallDSCModuleParam" Before="InstallDSCModule" />
@@ -123,6 +124,7 @@
       <Custom Action="SetBundleInstallLocation" After="InstallFiles" Condition="NOT Installed" />
       <Custom Action="ApplyModulesRegistryChangeSets" After="InstallFiles" Condition="NOT Installed" />
       <Custom Action="InstallCmdPalPackage" After="InstallFiles" Condition="NOT Installed" />
+      <Custom Action="InstallPackageIdentityMSIX" After="InstallFiles" Condition="NOT Installed" />
       <Custom Action="override Wix4CloseApplications_$(sys.BUILDARCHSHORT)" Before="RemoveFiles" />
       <Custom Action="RemovePowerToysSchTasks" After="RemoveFiles" />
       <!-- TODO: Use to activate embedded MSIX -->
@@ -144,6 +146,7 @@
       <Custom Action="UnRegisterCmdPalPackage" Before="RemoveFiles" Condition="Installed AND (NOT UPGRADINGPRODUCTCODE) AND (REMOVE=&quot;ALL&quot;)" />
       <Custom Action="UninstallCommandNotFound" Before="RemoveFiles" Condition="Installed AND (NOT UPGRADINGPRODUCTCODE) AND (REMOVE=&quot;ALL&quot;)" />
       <Custom Action="UpgradeCommandNotFound" After="InstallFiles" Condition="WIX_UPGRADE_DETECTED" />
+      <Custom Action="UninstallPackageIdentityMSIX" Before="RemoveFiles" Condition="Installed AND (NOT UPGRADINGPRODUCTCODE) AND (REMOVE=&quot;ALL&quot;)" />
       <Custom Action="UninstallServicesTask" After="InstallFinalize" Condition="Installed AND (NOT UPGRADINGPRODUCTCODE) AND (REMOVE=&quot;ALL&quot;)" />
         <!-- TODO: Use to activate embedded MSIX -->
       <!--<Custom Action="UninstallEmbeddedMSIXTask" After="InstallFinalize">
@@ -199,6 +202,12 @@
 
     <CustomAction Id="UninstallEmbeddedMSIXTask" Return="ignore" Impersonate="yes" DllEntry="UninstallEmbeddedMSIXCA" BinaryRef="PTCustomActions" />
 
+    <CustomAction Id="SetInstallPackageIdentityMSIXParam" Property="InstallPackageIdentityMSIX" Value="[INSTALLFOLDER];[InstallScope]" />
+
+    <CustomAction Id="InstallPackageIdentityMSIX" Return="ignore" Impersonate="yes" Execute="deferred" DllEntry="InstallPackageIdentityMSIXCA" BinaryRef="PTCustomActions" />
+
+    <CustomAction Id="UninstallPackageIdentityMSIX" Return="ignore" Impersonate="yes" DllEntry="UninstallPackageIdentityMSIXCA" BinaryRef="PTCustomActions" />
+
     <CustomAction Id="InstallDSCModule" Return="ignore" Impersonate="yes" Execute="deferred" DllEntry="InstallDSCModuleCA" BinaryRef="PTCustomActions" />
 
     <CustomAction Id="UninstallDSCModule" Return="ignore" Impersonate="yes" DllEntry="UninstallDSCModuleCA" BinaryRef="PTCustomActions" />

installer/PowerToysSetupVNext/SilentFilesInUseBA/SilentFilesInUseBAFunction.vcxproj

@@ -1,30 +1,7 @@
 <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
-<!-- Copyright (c) .NET Foundation and contributors. All rights reserved. Licensed under the Microsoft Reciprocal License. See LICENSE.TXT file in the project root for full license information. -->
-
 <Project DefaultTargets="Build" xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/developer/msbuild/2003">
-  <ItemGroup Label="ProjectConfigurations">
-    <ProjectConfiguration Include="Debug|ARM64">
-      <Configuration>Debug</Configuration>
-      <Platform>ARM64</Platform>
-    </ProjectConfiguration>
-    <ProjectConfiguration Include="Release|ARM64">
-      <Configuration>Release</Configuration>
-      <Platform>ARM64</Platform>
-    </ProjectConfiguration>
-    <ProjectConfiguration Include="Debug|x64">
-      <Configuration>Debug</Configuration>
-      <Platform>x64</Platform>
-    </ProjectConfiguration>
-    <ProjectConfiguration Include="Release|x64">
-      <Configuration>Release</Configuration>
-      <Platform>x64</Platform>
-    </ProjectConfiguration>
-  </ItemGroup>
-
   <PropertyGroup Label="Globals">
     <ProjectGuid>{F8B9F842-F5C3-4A2D-8C85-7F8B9E2B4F1D}</ProjectGuid>
-    <ConfigurationType>DynamicLibrary</ConfigurationType>
-    <CharacterSet>Unicode</CharacterSet>
     <TargetName>SilentFilesInUseBAFunction</TargetName>
     <ProjectName>PowerToysSetupCustomActionsVNext</ProjectName>
     <ProjectModuleDefinitionFile>bafunctions.def</ProjectModuleDefinitionFile>
@@ -33,7 +10,6 @@
 
   <Import Project="$(VCTargetsPath)\Microsoft.Cpp.Default.props" />
   
-  <!-- Configuration-specific property groups -->
   <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)'=='Debug'" Label="Configuration">
     <ConfigurationType>DynamicLibrary</ConfigurationType>
     <UseDebugLibraries>true</UseDebugLibraries>
@@ -65,7 +41,10 @@
   </PropertyGroup>
 
   <ItemGroup>
-    <ClCompile Include="SilentFilesInUseBAFunctions.cpp" />
+    <ClCompile Include="SilentFilesInUseBAFunctions.cpp">
+      <PrecompiledHeader>Use</PrecompiledHeader>
+      <PrecompiledHeaderFile>precomp.h</PrecompiledHeaderFile>
+    </ClCompile>
     <ClCompile Include="bafunctions.cpp">
       <PrecompiledHeader>Create</PrecompiledHeader>
       <PrecompiledHeaderFile>precomp.h</PrecompiledHeaderFile>
@@ -92,31 +71,5 @@
     </Link>
   </ItemDefinitionGroup>
 
-  <!-- C++ source compile-specific things for Debug/Release configurations -->
-  <ItemDefinitionGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)'=='Debug'">
-    <ClCompile>
-      <PreprocessorDefinitions>_DEBUG;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
-      <Optimization>Disabled</Optimization>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreadedDebug</RuntimeLibrary>
-    </ClCompile>
-    <Link>
-      <GenerateDebugInformation>true</GenerateDebugInformation>
-    </Link>
-  </ItemDefinitionGroup>
-  <ItemDefinitionGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)'=='Release'">
-    <ClCompile>
-      <PreprocessorDefinitions>NDEBUG;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
-      <Optimization>MaxSpeed</Optimization>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreaded</RuntimeLibrary>
-      <FunctionLevelLinking>true</FunctionLevelLinking>
-      <IntrinsicFunctions>true</IntrinsicFunctions>
-    </ClCompile>
-    <Link>
-      <GenerateDebugInformation>true</GenerateDebugInformation>
-      <EnableCOMDATFolding>true</EnableCOMDATFolding>
-      <OptimizeReferences>true</OptimizeReferences>
-    </Link>
-  </ItemDefinitionGroup>
-
   <Import Project="$(VCTargetsPath)\Microsoft.Cpp.targets" />
 </Project>

installer/PowerToysSetupVNext/SilentFilesInUseBA/SilentFilesInUseBAFunctions.cpp

@@ -18,7 +18,6 @@ public: // IBootstrapperApplication
 
         BalLog(BOOTSTRAPPER_LOG_LEVEL_STANDARD, "*** CUSTOM BA FUNCTION SYSTEM ACTIVE *** Running detect begin BA function. fCached=%d, registrationType=%d, cPackages=%u, fCancel=%d", fCached, registrationType, cPackages, *pfCancel);
 
-    LExit:
         return hr;
     }
 
@@ -32,12 +31,6 @@ public: // IBAFunctions
 
         BalLog(BOOTSTRAPPER_LOG_LEVEL_STANDARD, "*** CUSTOM BA FUNCTION SYSTEM ACTIVE *** Running plan begin BA function. cPackages=%u, fCancel=%d", cPackages, *pfCancel);
 
-        //-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-        // YOUR CODE GOES HERE
-        // BalExitOnFailure(hr, "Change this message to represent real error handling.");
-        //-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-
-    LExit:
         return hr;
     }
 
@@ -63,6 +56,7 @@ public: // IBAFunctions
         )
     {
         HRESULT hr = S_OK;
+        UNREFERENCED_PARAMETER(source);
 
         BalLog(BOOTSTRAPPER_LOG_LEVEL_STANDARD, "*** CUSTOM BA FUNCTION CALLED *** Running OnExecuteFilesInUse BA function. packageId=%ls, cFiles=%u, recommendation=%d", wzPackageId, cFiles, nRecommendation);
         

installer/PowerToysSetupVNext/generateAllFileComponents.ps1

@@ -1,9 +1,7 @@
 [CmdletBinding()]
 Param(
     [Parameter(Mandatory = $True, Position = 1)]
-    [string]$platform,
-    [Parameter(Mandatory = $False, Position = 2)]
-    [string]$installscopeperuser = "false"
+    [string]$platform
 )
 
 Function Generate-FileList() {
@@ -77,9 +75,7 @@ Function Generate-FileComponents() {
         [Parameter(Mandatory = $True, Position = 1)]
         [string]$fileListName,
         [Parameter(Mandatory = $True, Position = 2)]
-        [string]$wxsFilePath,
-        [Parameter(Mandatory = $True, Position = 3)]
-        [string]$regroot
+        [string]$wxsFilePath
     )
 
     $wxsFile = Get-Content $wxsFilePath;
@@ -100,7 +96,7 @@ Function Generate-FileComponents() {
     $componentDefs +=
     @"
             <Component Id="$($componentId)" Guid="$((New-Guid).ToString().ToUpper())">
-              <RegistryKey Root="$($regroot)" Key="Software\Classes\powertoys\components">
+              <RegistryKey Root="`$(var.RegistryScope)" Key="Software\Classes\powertoys\components">
                 <RegistryValue Type="string" Name="$($componentId)" Value="" KeyPath="yes"/>
               </RegistryKey>`r`n
 "@
@@ -134,194 +130,188 @@ if ($platform -ceq "arm64") {
     $platform = "ARM64"
 }
 
-if ($installscopeperuser -eq "true") {
-    $registryroot = "HKCU"
-} else {
-    $registryroot = "HKLM"
-}
-
 #BaseApplications
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName BaseApplicationsFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\BaseApplications.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "BaseApplicationsFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\BaseApplications.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "BaseApplicationsFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\BaseApplications.wxs
 
 #WinUI3Applications
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName WinUI3ApplicationsFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\WinUI3Applications.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\WinUI3Apps"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "WinUI3ApplicationsFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\WinUI3Applications.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "WinUI3ApplicationsFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\WinUI3Applications.wxs
 
 #AdvancedPaste
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName AdvancedPasteAssetsFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\AdvancedPaste.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\WinUI3Apps\Assets\AdvancedPaste"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "AdvancedPasteAssetsFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\AdvancedPaste.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "AdvancedPasteAssetsFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\AdvancedPaste.wxs
 
 #AwakeFiles
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName AwakeImagesFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Awake.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\Assets\Awake"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "AwakeImagesFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Awake.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "AwakeImagesFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Awake.wxs
 
 #ColorPicker
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName ColorPickerAssetsFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\ColorPicker.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\Assets\ColorPicker"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "ColorPickerAssetsFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\ColorPicker.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "ColorPickerAssetsFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\ColorPicker.wxs
 
 #Environment Variables
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName EnvironmentVariablesAssetsFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\EnvironmentVariables.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\WinUI3Apps\Assets\EnvironmentVariables"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "EnvironmentVariablesAssetsFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\EnvironmentVariables.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "EnvironmentVariablesAssetsFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\EnvironmentVariables.wxs
 
 #FileExplorerAdd-ons
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName MonacoPreviewHandlerMonacoAssetsFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\FileExplorerPreview.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\Assets\Monaco"
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName MonacoPreviewHandlerCustomLanguagesFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\FileExplorerPreview.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\Assets\Monaco\customLanguages"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "MonacoPreviewHandlerMonacoAssetsFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\FileExplorerPreview.wxs -regroot $registryroot
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "MonacoPreviewHandlerCustomLanguagesFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\FileExplorerPreview.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "MonacoPreviewHandlerMonacoAssetsFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\FileExplorerPreview.wxs
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "MonacoPreviewHandlerCustomLanguagesFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\FileExplorerPreview.wxs
 
 #FileLocksmith
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName FileLocksmithAssetsFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\FileLocksmith.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\WinUI3Apps\Assets\FileLocksmith"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "FileLocksmithAssetsFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\FileLocksmith.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "FileLocksmithAssetsFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\FileLocksmith.wxs
 
 #Hosts
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName HostsAssetsFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Hosts.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\WinUI3Apps\Assets\Hosts"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "HostsAssetsFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Hosts.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "HostsAssetsFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Hosts.wxs
 
 #ImageResizer
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName ImageResizerAssetsFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\ImageResizer.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\WinUI3Apps\Assets\ImageResizer"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "ImageResizerAssetsFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\ImageResizer.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "ImageResizerAssetsFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\ImageResizer.wxs
 
 # Light Switch Service
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName LightSwitchFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\LightSwitch.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\LightSwitchService"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "LightSwitchFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\LightSwitch.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "LightSwitchFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\LightSwitch.wxs
 
 #New+
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName NewPlusAssetsFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\NewPlus.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\WinUI3Apps\Assets\NewPlus"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "NewPlusAssetsFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\NewPlus.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "NewPlusAssetsFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\NewPlus.wxs
 
 #Peek
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName PeekAssetsFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Peek.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\WinUI3Apps\Assets\Peek\"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "PeekAssetsFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Peek.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "PeekAssetsFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Peek.wxs
 
 #PowerRename
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName PowerRenameAssetsFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\PowerRename.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\WinUI3Apps\Assets\PowerRename\"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "PowerRenameAssetsFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\PowerRename.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "PowerRenameAssetsFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\PowerRename.wxs
 
 #RegistryPreview
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName RegistryPreviewAssetsFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\RegistryPreview.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\WinUI3Apps\Assets\RegistryPreview\"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "RegistryPreviewAssetsFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\RegistryPreview.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "RegistryPreviewAssetsFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\RegistryPreview.wxs
 
 #Run
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName launcherImagesComponentFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\Assets\PowerLauncher"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "launcherImagesComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "launcherImagesComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
 ## Plugins
 ###Calculator
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\Calculator\Microsoft.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.Calculator.deps.json" -fileListName calcComponentFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -isLauncherPlugin 1
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName calcImagesComponentFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\Calculator\Images"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "calcComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "calcImagesComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "calcComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "calcImagesComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
 ###Folder
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\Folder\Microsoft.Plugin.Folder.deps.json" -fileListName FolderComponentFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -isLauncherPlugin 1
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName FolderImagesComponentFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\Folder\Images"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "FolderComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "FolderImagesComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "FolderComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "FolderImagesComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
 ###Program
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\Program\Microsoft.Plugin.Program.deps.json" -fileListName ProgramComponentFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -isLauncherPlugin 1
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName ProgramImagesComponentFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\Program\Images"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "ProgramComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "ProgramImagesComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "ProgramComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "ProgramImagesComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
 ###Shell
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\Shell\Microsoft.Plugin.Shell.deps.json" -fileListName ShellComponentFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -isLauncherPlugin 1
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName ShellImagesComponentFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\Shell\Images"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "ShellComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "ShellImagesComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "ShellComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "ShellImagesComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
 ###Indexer
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\Indexer\Microsoft.Plugin.Indexer.deps.json" -fileListName IndexerComponentFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -isLauncherPlugin 1
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName IndexerImagesComponentFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\Indexer\Images"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "IndexerComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "IndexerImagesComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "IndexerComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "IndexerImagesComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
 ###UnitConverter
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\UnitConverter\Community.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.UnitConverter.deps.json" -fileListName UnitConvCompFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -isLauncherPlugin 1
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName UnitConvImagesCompFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\UnitConverter\Images"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "UnitConvCompFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "UnitConvImagesCompFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "UnitConvCompFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "UnitConvImagesCompFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
 ###WebSearch
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\WebSearch\Community.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.WebSearch.deps.json" -fileListName WebSrchCompFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -isLauncherPlugin 1
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName WebSrchImagesCompFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\WebSearch\Images"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "WebSrchCompFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "WebSrchImagesCompFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "WebSrchCompFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "WebSrchImagesCompFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
 ###History
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\History\Microsoft.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.History.deps.json" -fileListName HistoryPluginComponentFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -isLauncherPlugin 1
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName HistoryPluginImagesComponentFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\History\Images"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "HistoryPluginComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "HistoryPluginImagesComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "HistoryPluginComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "HistoryPluginImagesComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
 ###Uri
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\Uri\Microsoft.Plugin.Uri.deps.json" -fileListName UriComponentFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -isLauncherPlugin 1
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName UriImagesComponentFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\Uri\Images"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "UriComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "UriImagesComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "UriComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "UriImagesComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
 ###VSCodeWorkspaces
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\VSCodeWorkspaces\Community.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.VSCodeWorkspaces.deps.json" -fileListName VSCWrkCompFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -isLauncherPlugin 1
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName VSCWrkImagesCompFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\VSCodeWorkspaces\Images"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "VSCWrkCompFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "VSCWrkImagesCompFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "VSCWrkCompFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "VSCWrkImagesCompFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
 ###WindowWalker
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\WindowWalker\Microsoft.Plugin.WindowWalker.deps.json" -fileListName WindowWlkrCompFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -isLauncherPlugin 1
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName WindowWlkrImagesCompFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\WindowWalker\Images"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "WindowWlkrCompFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "WindowWlkrImagesCompFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "WindowWlkrCompFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "WindowWlkrImagesCompFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
 ###OneNote
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\OneNote\Microsoft.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.OneNote.deps.json" -fileListName OneNoteComponentFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -isLauncherPlugin 1
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName OneNoteImagesComponentFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\OneNote\Images"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "OneNoteComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "OneNoteImagesComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "OneNoteComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "OneNoteImagesComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
 ###Registry
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\Registry\Microsoft.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.Registry.deps.json" -fileListName RegistryComponentFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -isLauncherPlugin 1
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName RegistryImagesComponentFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\Registry\Images"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "RegistryComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "RegistryImagesComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "RegistryComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "RegistryImagesComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
 ###Service
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\Service\Microsoft.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.Service.deps.json" -fileListName ServiceComponentFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -isLauncherPlugin 1
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName ServiceImagesComponentFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\Service\Images"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "ServiceComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "ServiceImagesComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "ServiceComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "ServiceImagesComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
 ###System
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\System\Microsoft.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.System.deps.json" -fileListName SystemComponentFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -isLauncherPlugin 1
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName SystemImagesComponentFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\System\Images"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "SystemComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "SystemImagesComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "SystemComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "SystemImagesComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
 ###TimeDate
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\TimeDate\Microsoft.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.TimeDate.deps.json" -fileListName TimeDateComponentFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -isLauncherPlugin 1
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName TimeDateImagesComponentFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\TimeDate\Images"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "TimeDateComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "TimeDateImagesComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "TimeDateComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "TimeDateImagesComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
 ###WindowsSettings
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\WindowsSettings\Microsoft.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.WindowsSettings.deps.json" -fileListName WinSetCmpFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -isLauncherPlugin 1
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName WinSetImagesCmpFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\WindowsSettings\Images"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "WinSetCmpFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "WinSetImagesCmpFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "WinSetCmpFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "WinSetImagesCmpFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
 ###WindowsTerminal
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\WindowsTerminal\Microsoft.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.WindowsTerminal.deps.json" -fileListName WinTermCmpFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -isLauncherPlugin 1
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName WinTermImagesCmpFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\WindowsTerminal\Images"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "WinTermCmpFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "WinTermImagesCmpFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "WinTermCmpFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "WinTermImagesCmpFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
 ###PowerToys
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\PowerToys\Microsoft.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.PowerToys.deps.json" -fileListName PowerToysCmpFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -isLauncherPlugin 1
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName PowerToysImagesCmpFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\PowerToys\Images"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "PowerToysCmpFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "PowerToysImagesCmpFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "PowerToysCmpFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "PowerToysImagesCmpFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
 ###ValueGenerator
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\ValueGenerator\Community.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.ValueGenerator.deps.json" -fileListName ValueGeneratorCmpFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -isLauncherPlugin 1
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName ValueGeneratorImagesCmpFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\RunPlugins\ValueGenerator\Images"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "ValueGeneratorCmpFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "ValueGeneratorImagesCmpFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "ValueGeneratorCmpFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "ValueGeneratorImagesCmpFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Run.wxs
 ## Plugins
 
 #ShortcutGuide
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName ShortcutGuideSvgFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\ShortcutGuide.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\Assets\ShortcutGuide\"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "ShortcutGuideSvgFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\ShortcutGuide.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "ShortcutGuideSvgFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\ShortcutGuide.wxs
 
 #Settings
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName SettingsV2AssetsFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Settings.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\WinUI3Apps\Assets\Settings\"
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName SettingsV2AssetsModulesFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Settings.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\WinUI3Apps\Assets\Settings\Modules\"
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName SettingsV2OOBEAssetsModulesFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Settings.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\WinUI3Apps\Assets\Settings\Modules\OOBE\"
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName SettingsV2OOBEAssetsFluentIconsFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Settings.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\WinUI3Apps\Assets\Settings\Icons\"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "SettingsV2AssetsFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Settings.wxs -regroot $registryroot
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "SettingsV2AssetsModulesFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Settings.wxs -regroot $registryroot
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "SettingsV2OOBEAssetsModulesFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Settings.wxs -regroot $registryroot
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "SettingsV2OOBEAssetsFluentIconsFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Settings.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "SettingsV2AssetsFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Settings.wxs
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "SettingsV2AssetsModulesFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Settings.wxs
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "SettingsV2OOBEAssetsModulesFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Settings.wxs
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "SettingsV2OOBEAssetsFluentIconsFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Settings.wxs
 
 #Workspaces
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName WorkspacesImagesComponentFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Workspaces.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\Assets\Workspaces\"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "WorkspacesImagesComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Workspaces.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "WorkspacesImagesComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Workspaces.wxs

src/PackageIdentity/AppxManifest.xml

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+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<!-- Sparse package manifest (moved to PackageIdentity folder for cleaner organization).
+     Based on Windows AI Foundry WPF sparse sample with PowerOCR customizations. -->
+<Package 
+  xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/appx/manifest/foundation/windows10"
+  xmlns:uap="http://schemas.microsoft.com/appx/manifest/uap/windows10"
+  xmlns:uap2="http://schemas.microsoft.com/appx/manifest/uap/windows10/2"
+  xmlns:uap3="http://schemas.microsoft.com/appx/manifest/uap/windows10/3"
+  xmlns:rescap="http://schemas.microsoft.com/appx/manifest/foundation/windows10/restrictedcapabilities"
+  xmlns:desktop="http://schemas.microsoft.com/appx/manifest/desktop/windows10"
+  xmlns:uap10="http://schemas.microsoft.com/appx/manifest/uap/windows10/10"
+  xmlns:systemai="http://schemas.microsoft.com/appx/manifest/systemai/windows10"
+  IgnorableNamespaces="uap uap2 uap3 rescap desktop uap10 systemai">
+  <Identity
+    Name="Microsoft.PowerToys.SparseApp"
+    Publisher="CN=Microsoft Corporation, O=Microsoft Corporation, L=Redmond, S=Washington, C=US"
+    Version="0.0.1.0" />
+
+  <Properties>
+    <DisplayName>PowerToys.SparseApp</DisplayName>
+    <PublisherDisplayName>PowerToys</PublisherDisplayName>
+    <Logo>Images\StoreLogo.png</Logo>
+    <uap10:AllowExternalContent>true</uap10:AllowExternalContent>
+  </Properties>
+
+  <Resources>
+    <Resource Language="en-us" />
+  </Resources>
+  <Dependencies>
+    <TargetDeviceFamily Name="Windows.Desktop" MinVersion="10.0.19000.0" MaxVersionTested="10.0.26226.0" />
+  </Dependencies>
+  <Capabilities>
+    <rescap:Capability Name="runFullTrust" />
+    <systemai:Capability Name="systemAIModels"/>
+    <rescap:Capability Name="unvirtualizedResources"/>
+  </Capabilities>
+
+  <Applications>
+    <Application Id="PowerToys.OCR" Executable="PowerToys.PowerOCR.exe" EntryPoint="Windows.FullTrustApplication">
+      <uap:VisualElements
+        DisplayName="PowerToys.OCR"
+        Description="PowerToys OCR Module"
+        BackgroundColor="transparent"
+        Square150x150Logo="Images\Square150x150Logo.png"
+        Square44x44Logo="Images\Square44x44Logo.png">
+      </uap:VisualElements>
+    </Application>
+    <Application Id="PowerToys.SettingsUI" Executable="WinUI3Apps\PowerToys.Settings.exe" EntryPoint="Windows.FullTrustApplication">
+      <uap:VisualElements
+        DisplayName="PowerToys.SettingsUI"
+        Description="PowerToys Settings UI"
+        BackgroundColor="transparent"
+        Square150x150Logo="Images\Square150x150Logo.png"
+        Square44x44Logo="Images\Square44x44Logo.png">
+      </uap:VisualElements>
+    </Application>
+    <Application Id="PowerToys.ImageResizerUI" Executable="WinUI3Apps\PowerToys.ImageResizer.exe" EntryPoint="Windows.FullTrustApplication">
+      <uap:VisualElements
+        DisplayName="PowerToys.ImageResizer"
+        Description="PowerToys Image Resizer UI"
+        BackgroundColor="transparent"
+        Square150x150Logo="Images\Square150x150Logo.png"
+        Square44x44Logo="Images\Square44x44Logo.png">
+      </uap:VisualElements>
+    </Application>
+  </Applications>
+</Package>

src/PackageIdentity/BuildSparsePackage.cmd

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+@echo off
+REM Wrapper to invoke PowerToys sparse package build script.
+REM Pass through all arguments (e.g. Platform=arm64 Configuration=Debug -Clean)
+
+powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -NoLogo -NoProfile -File "%~dp0\BuildSparsePackage.ps1" %*
+exit /b %ERRORLEVEL%

src/PackageIdentity/BuildSparsePackage.ps1

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+#Requires -Version 5.1
+
+[CmdletBinding()]
+Param(
+    [Parameter(Mandatory=$false)]
+    [ValidateSet("arm64", "x64")]
+    [string]$Platform = "x64",
+    
+    [Parameter(Mandatory=$false)]
+    [ValidateSet("Debug", "Release")]
+    [string]$Configuration = "Release",
+
+    [switch]$Clean,
+    [switch]$ForceCert,
+    [switch]$NoSign,
+    [switch]$CIBuild
+)
+
+# PowerToys sparse packaging helper.
+# Generates a sparse MSIX (no payload) that grants package identity to selected Win32 components.
+# Multiple applications (PowerOCR, Settings UI, etc.) can share this single sparse identity.
+
+$ErrorActionPreference = 'Stop'
+
+$isCIBuild = $false
+if ($CIBuild.IsPresent) {
+    $isCIBuild = $true
+} elseif ($env:CIBuild) {
+    $isCIBuild = $env:CIBuild -ieq 'true'
+}
+
+$currentPublisherHint = $script:Config.CertSubject
+
+# Configuration constants - centralized management
+$script:Config = @{
+    IdentityName   = "Microsoft.PowerToys.SparseApp"
+    SparseMsixName = "PowerToysSparse.msix"
+    CertPrefix     = "PowerToysSparse"
+    CertSubject    = 'CN=PowerToys Dev, O=PowerToys, L=Redmond, S=Washington, C=US'
+    CertValidMonths = 12
+}
+
+#region Helper Functions
+
+function Find-WindowsSDKTool {
+    [CmdletBinding()]
+    param(
+        [Parameter(Mandatory)]
+        [string]$ToolName,
+        
+        [Parameter(Mandatory=$false)]
+        [string]$Architecture = "x64"
+    )
+    
+    # Simple fallback: check common Windows SDK locations
+    $commonPaths = @(
+        "${env:ProgramFiles}\Windows Kits\10\bin\*\$Architecture\$ToolName",
+        "${env:ProgramFiles(x86)}\Windows Kits\10\bin\*\$Architecture\$ToolName",
+        "${env:ProgramFiles(x86)}\Windows Kits\10\bin\*\x86\$ToolName"  # SignTool fallback
+    )
+    
+    foreach ($pattern in $commonPaths) {
+        $found = Get-ChildItem $pattern -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | 
+                 Sort-Object Name -Descending | 
+                 Select-Object -First 1
+        if ($found) {
+            Write-BuildLog "Found $ToolName at: $($found.FullName)" -Level Info
+            return $found.FullName
+        }
+    }
+    
+    throw "$ToolName not found. Please ensure Windows SDK is installed."
+}
+
+function Test-CertificateValidity {
+    param([string]$ThumbprintFile)
+    
+    if (-not (Test-Path $ThumbprintFile)) { return $false }
+    
+    try {
+        $thumb = (Get-Content $ThumbprintFile -Raw).Trim()
+        if (-not $thumb) { return $false }
+        $cert = Get-Item "cert:\CurrentUser\My\$thumb" -ErrorAction Stop
+        return $cert.HasPrivateKey -and $cert.NotAfter -gt (Get-Date)
+    } catch {
+        return $false
+    }
+}
+
+function Write-BuildLog {
+    param([string]$Message, [string]$Level = "Info")
+    
+    $colors = @{ Error = "Red"; Warning = "Yellow"; Success = "Green"; Info = "Cyan" }
+    $color = if ($colors.ContainsKey($Level)) { $colors[$Level] } else { "White" }
+    
+    Write-Host "[$(Get-Date -f 'HH:mm:ss')] $Message" -ForegroundColor $color
+}
+
+function Stop-FileProcesses {
+    [CmdletBinding()]
+    param(
+        [Parameter(Mandatory)]
+        [string]$FilePath
+    )
+    
+    # This function is kept for compatibility but simplified since 
+    # the staging directory approach resolves the file lock issues
+    Write-Verbose "File process check for: $FilePath"
+}
+
+#endregion
+
+# Environment diagnostics for troubleshooting
+Write-BuildLog "Starting PackageIdentity build process..." -Level Info
+Write-BuildLog "PowerShell Version: $($PSVersionTable.PSVersion)" -Level Info
+try {
+    $execPolicy = Get-ExecutionPolicy
+    Write-BuildLog "Execution Policy: $execPolicy" -Level Info
+} catch {
+    Write-BuildLog "Execution Policy: Unable to determine (MSBuild environment)" -Level Info
+}
+Write-BuildLog "Current User: $env:USERNAME" -Level Info
+Write-BuildLog "Build Platform: $Platform, Configuration: $Configuration" -Level Info
+
+# Check for Visual Studio environment
+if ($env:VSINSTALLDIR) {
+    Write-BuildLog "Running in Visual Studio environment: $env:VSINSTALLDIR" -Level Info
+}
+
+# Ensure certificate provider is available
+try {
+    # Force load certificate provider for MSBuild environment
+    if (-not (Get-PSProvider -PSProvider Certificate -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue)) {
+        Write-BuildLog "Loading certificate provider..." -Level Warning
+        Import-Module Microsoft.PowerShell.Security -Force
+    }
+    if (-not (Test-Path 'Cert:\CurrentUser')) {
+        Write-BuildLog "Certificate drive not available, attempting to initialize..." -Level Warning
+        Import-Module PKI -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
+        # Try to access the certificate store to force initialization
+        Get-ChildItem "Cert:\CurrentUser\My" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | Out-Null
+    }
+} catch {
+    Write-BuildLog ("Note: Certificate provider setup may need manual configuration: {0}" -f $_) -Level Warning
+}
+
+# Project root folder (now set to current script folder for local builds)
+$ProjectRoot = $PSScriptRoot
+$UserFolder = Join-Path $ProjectRoot '.user'
+if (-not (Test-Path $UserFolder)) { New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path $UserFolder | Out-Null }
+
+# Certificate file paths using configuration
+$prefix = $script:Config.CertPrefix
+$CertThumbFile, $CertCerFile = @('.thumbprint', '.cer') | 
+    ForEach-Object { Join-Path $UserFolder "$prefix.certificate.sample$_" }
+
+# Clean option: remove bin/obj and uninstall existing sparse package if present
+if ($Clean) {
+    Write-BuildLog "Cleaning build artifacts..." -Level Info
+    'bin','obj' | ForEach-Object { 
+        $target = Join-Path $ProjectRoot $_
+        if (Test-Path $target) { Remove-Item $target -Recurse -Force }
+    }
+    Write-BuildLog "Attempting to remove existing sparse package (best effort)" -Level Info
+    try { Get-AppxPackage -Name $script:Config.IdentityName | Remove-AppxPackage } catch {}
+}
+
+# Force certificate regeneration if requested
+if ($ForceCert -and (Test-Path $UserFolder)) {
+    Write-BuildLog "ForceCert specified: removing existing certificate artifacts..." -Level Warning
+    Remove-Item $UserFolder -Recurse -Force
+    New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path $UserFolder | Out-Null
+}
+
+# Ensure dev cert (development only; not for production use) - skip if NoSign specified
+$needNewCert = -not $NoSign -and (-not (Test-Path $CertThumbFile) -or $ForceCert -or -not (Test-CertificateValidity -ThumbprintFile $CertThumbFile))
+
+if ($needNewCert) {
+    Write-BuildLog "Generating development certificate (prefix=$($script:Config.CertPrefix))..." -Level Info
+
+    # Clear stale files in the certificate cache
+    if (Test-Path $UserFolder) {
+        Get-ChildItem -Path $UserFolder | ForEach-Object {
+            if ($_.PSIsContainer) {
+                Remove-Item $_.FullName -Recurse -Force
+            } else {
+                Remove-Item $_.FullName -Force
+            }
+        }
+    }
+    if (-not (Test-Path $UserFolder)) {
+        New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path $UserFolder | Out-Null
+    }
+
+    $now = Get-Date
+    $expiration = $now.AddMonths($script:Config.CertValidMonths)
+    # Subject MUST match <Identity Publisher="..."> inside AppxManifest.xml
+    $friendlyName = "PowerToys Dev Sparse Cert Create=$now"
+    $keyFriendly = "PowerToys Dev Sparse Key Create=$now"
+
+    $certStore = 'cert:\CurrentUser\My'
+    $ekuOid = '2.5.29.37'
+    $ekuValue = '1.3.6.1.5.5.7.3.3,1.3.6.1.4.1.311.10.3.13'
+    $eku = "$ekuOid={text}$ekuValue"
+
+    $cert = New-SelfSignedCertificate -CertStoreLocation $certStore `
+        -NotAfter $expiration `
+        -Subject $script:Config.CertSubject `
+        -FriendlyName $friendlyName `
+        -KeyFriendlyName $keyFriendly `
+        -KeyDescription $keyFriendly `
+        -TextExtension $eku
+
+    # Export certificate files
+    Set-Content -Path $CertThumbFile -Value $cert.Thumbprint -Force
+    Export-Certificate -Cert $cert -FilePath $CertCerFile -Force | Out-Null
+}
+
+# Determine output directory - using PowerToys standard structure
+# Navigate to PowerToys root (two levels up from src/PackageIdentity)
+$PowerToysRoot = Split-Path (Split-Path $ProjectRoot -Parent) -Parent
+$outDir = Join-Path $PowerToysRoot "$Platform\$Configuration"
+
+if (-not (Test-Path $outDir)) {
+    Write-BuildLog "Creating output directory: $outDir" -Level Info
+    New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path $outDir -Force | Out-Null
+}
+
+# PackageIdentity folder (this script location) containing the sparse manifest and assets
+$sparseDir = $PSScriptRoot
+$manifestPath = Join-Path $sparseDir 'AppxManifest.xml'
+if (-not (Test-Path $manifestPath)) { throw "Missing AppxManifest.xml in PackageIdentity folder: $manifestPath" }
+
+$versionPropsPath = Join-Path $PowerToysRoot 'src\Version.props'
+$targetManifestVersion = $null
+$versionCandidate = $null
+if (Test-Path $versionPropsPath) {
+    try {
+        [xml]$propsXml = Get-Content -Path $versionPropsPath -Raw
+        $versionCandidate = $propsXml.Project.PropertyGroup.Version
+    } catch {
+        Write-BuildLog ("Unable to read version from {0}: {1}" -f $versionPropsPath, $_) -Level Warning
+    }
+} else {
+    Write-BuildLog "Version.props not found at $versionPropsPath; manifest version will remain unchanged." -Level Warning
+}
+
+if ($versionCandidate) {
+    $targetManifestVersion = $versionCandidate.Trim()
+    if (($targetManifestVersion -split '\.').Count -lt 4) {
+        $targetManifestVersion = "$targetManifestVersion.0"
+    }
+    Write-BuildLog "Using sparse package version from Version.props: $targetManifestVersion" -Level Info
+} else {
+    Write-BuildLog "No version value provided; manifest version will remain unchanged." -Level Info
+}
+
+# Find MakeAppx.exe from Windows SDK
+try {
+    $hostSdkArchitecture = if ([System.Environment]::Is64BitProcess) { 'x64' } else { 'x86' }
+    $makeAppxPath = Find-WindowsSDKTool -ToolName "makeappx.exe" -Architecture $hostSdkArchitecture
+} catch {
+    Write-Error "MakeAppx.exe not found. Please ensure Windows SDK is installed."
+    exit 1
+}
+
+# Pack sparse MSIX from PackageIdentity folder
+$msixPath = Join-Path $outDir $script:Config.SparseMsixName
+
+# Clean up existing MSIX file
+if (Test-Path $msixPath) {
+    Write-BuildLog "Removing existing MSIX file..." -Level Info
+    try {
+        Remove-Item $msixPath -Force -ErrorAction Stop
+        Write-BuildLog "Successfully removed existing MSIX file" -Level Success
+    } catch {
+    Write-BuildLog ("Warning: Could not remove existing MSIX file: {0}" -f $_) -Level Warning
+    }
+}
+
+# Create a clean staging directory to avoid file lock issues
+$stagingDir = Join-Path $outDir "staging"
+if (Test-Path $stagingDir) {
+    Remove-Item $stagingDir -Recurse -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
+}
+New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path $stagingDir -Force | Out-Null
+
+try {
+    Write-BuildLog "Creating clean staging directory for packaging..." -Level Info
+    
+    # Copy only essential files to staging directory to avoid file locks
+    $essentialFiles = @(
+        "AppxManifest.xml"
+        "Images\*"
+    )
+    
+    foreach ($filePattern in $essentialFiles) {
+        $sourcePath = Join-Path $sparseDir $filePattern
+        $relativePath = $filePattern
+        
+        if ($filePattern.Contains('\')) {
+            $targetDir = Join-Path $stagingDir (Split-Path $relativePath -Parent)
+            if (-not (Test-Path $targetDir)) {
+                New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path $targetDir -Force | Out-Null
+            }
+        }
+        
+        if ($filePattern.EndsWith('\*')) {
+            # Copy directory contents
+            $sourceDir = $sourcePath.TrimEnd('\*')
+            $targetDir = Join-Path $stagingDir (Split-Path $relativePath.TrimEnd('\*') -Parent)
+            if (Test-Path $sourceDir) {
+                Copy-Item -Path "$sourceDir\*" -Destination $targetDir -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
+            }
+        } else {
+            # Copy single file
+            $targetPath = Join-Path $stagingDir $relativePath
+            if (Test-Path $sourcePath) {
+                Copy-Item -Path $sourcePath -Destination $targetPath -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
+            }
+        }
+    }
+    
+    # Ensure publisher matches the dev certificate for local builds
+    $manifestStagingPath = Join-Path $stagingDir 'AppxManifest.xml'
+    $shouldUseDevPublisher = -not $isCIBuild
+    if (Test-Path $manifestStagingPath) {
+        try {
+            [xml]$manifestXml = Get-Content -Path $manifestStagingPath -Raw
+            $identityNode = $manifestXml.Package.Identity
+            $manifestChanged = $false
+            if ($identityNode) {
+                $currentPublisherHint = $identityNode.Publisher
+            }
+
+            if ($identityNode) {
+                if ($targetManifestVersion -and $identityNode.Version -ne $targetManifestVersion) {
+                    Write-BuildLog "Updating manifest version to $targetManifestVersion" -Level Info
+                    $identityNode.SetAttribute('Version', $targetManifestVersion)
+                    $manifestChanged = $true
+                }
+
+                if ($shouldUseDevPublisher -and $identityNode.Publisher -ne $script:Config.CertSubject) {
+                    Write-BuildLog "Updating manifest publisher for local build" -Level Warning
+                    $identityNode.SetAttribute('Publisher', $script:Config.CertSubject)
+                    $manifestChanged = $true
+                }
+                $currentPublisherHint = $identityNode.Publisher
+            }
+
+            if ($manifestChanged) {
+                $manifestXml.Save($manifestStagingPath)
+            }
+        } catch {
+            Write-BuildLog ("Unable to adjust manifest metadata: {0}" -f $_) -Level Warning
+        }
+    }
+
+    Write-BuildLog "Staging directory prepared with essential files only" -Level Success
+    
+    # Pack MSIX using staging directory
+    Write-BuildLog "Packing sparse MSIX ($($script:Config.SparseMsixName)) from staging -> $msixPath" -Level Info
+    
+    & $makeAppxPath pack /d $stagingDir /p $msixPath /nv /o
+    
+    if ($LASTEXITCODE -eq 0 -and (Test-Path $msixPath)) {
+        Write-BuildLog "MSIX packaging completed successfully" -Level Success
+    } else {
+        Write-BuildLog "MakeAppx failed with exit code $LASTEXITCODE" -Level Error
+        exit 1
+    }
+} finally {
+    # Clean up staging directory
+    if (Test-Path $stagingDir) {
+        try {
+            Remove-Item $stagingDir -Recurse -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
+            Write-BuildLog "Cleaned up staging directory" -Level Info
+        } catch {
+            Write-BuildLog ("Warning: Could not clean up staging directory: {0}" -f $_) -Level Warning
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+# Sign package (skip if NoSign specified for CI scenarios)
+if ($NoSign) {
+    Write-BuildLog "Skipping signing (NoSign specified for CI build)" -Level Warning
+} else {
+    # Use certificate thumbprint for signing (safer, no password)
+    $certThumbprint = (Get-Content -Path $CertThumbFile -Raw).Trim()
+    try {
+        $signToolPath = Find-WindowsSDKTool -ToolName "signtool.exe"
+    } catch {
+        Write-Error "SignTool.exe not found. Please ensure Windows SDK is installed."
+        exit 1
+    }
+    Write-BuildLog "Signing sparse MSIX using cert thumbprint $certThumbprint..." -Level Info
+    & $signToolPath sign /fd SHA256 /sha1 $certThumbprint $msixPath
+    if ($LASTEXITCODE -ne 0) {
+        Write-Warning "SignTool failed (exit $LASTEXITCODE). Ensure the certificate is in CurrentUser\\My and try -ForceCert if needed."
+        exit $LASTEXITCODE
+    }
+}
+
+$publisherHintFile = Join-Path $UserFolder "$($script:Config.CertPrefix).publisher.txt"
+try {
+    Set-Content -Path $publisherHintFile -Value $currentPublisherHint -Force -NoNewline
+} catch {
+    Write-BuildLog ("Unable to write publisher hint: {0}" -f $_) -Level Warning
+}
+
+Write-BuildLog "`nPackage created: $msixPath" -Level Success
+
+if ($NoSign) {
+    Write-BuildLog "UNSIGNED package created for CI build. Sign before deployment." -Level Warning
+} else {
+    Write-BuildLog "Install the dev certificate (once): $CertCerFile" -Level Info
+    Write-BuildLog "Identity Name: $($script:Config.IdentityName)" -Level Info
+}
+
+Write-BuildLog "Register sparse package:" -Level Info
+Write-BuildLog "  Add-AppxPackage -Path `"$msixPath`" -ExternalLocation `"$outDir`"" -Level Warning
+Write-BuildLog "(If already installed and you changed manifest only): Add-AppxPackage -Register `"$manifestPath`" -ExternalLocation `"$outDir`" -ForceApplicationShutdown" -Level Warning

src/PackageIdentity/Check-ProcessIdentity.ps1

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+<#
+.SYNOPSIS
+    Determine whether a given process (by PID) runs with an MSIX/UWP package identity.
+.DESCRIPTION
+    Calls the Windows API GetPackageFullName to check if the target process executes under an MSIX/Sparse App/UWP package identity.
+    Returns the package full name when identity is present, or "No package identity" otherwise.
+.PARAMETER ProcessId
+    The process ID to inspect.
+.EXAMPLE
+    .\Check-ProcessIdentity.ps1 -pid 12345
+#>
+param(
+    [Parameter(Mandatory=$true)]
+    [int]$ProcessId
+)
+
+Add-Type -TypeDefinition @'
+using System;
+using System.Text;
+using System.Runtime.InteropServices;
+public class P {
+    [DllImport("kernel32.dll", SetLastError=true)]
+    public static extern IntPtr OpenProcess(uint a, bool b, int p);
+    [DllImport("kernel32.dll", SetLastError=true)]
+    public static extern bool CloseHandle(IntPtr h);
+    [DllImport("kernel32.dll", CharSet=CharSet.Unicode, SetLastError=true)]
+    public static extern int GetPackageFullName(IntPtr h, ref int l, StringBuilder b);
+    public static string G(int pid) {
+        IntPtr h = OpenProcess(0x1000, false, pid);
+        if (h == IntPtr.Zero) return "Failed to open process";
+        int len = 0;
+        GetPackageFullName(h, ref len, null);
+        if (len == 0) { CloseHandle(h); return "No package identity"; }
+        var sb = new StringBuilder(len);
+        int r = GetPackageFullName(h, ref len, sb);
+        CloseHandle(h);
+        return r == 0 ? sb.ToString() : "Error:" + r;
+    }
+}
+'@
+
+$result = [P]::G($ProcessId)
+Write-Output $result

src/PackageIdentity/PackageIdentity.vcxproj

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+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<Project DefaultTargets="Build" xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/developer/msbuild/2003">
+  
+  <!-- CI Build Configuration -->
+  <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(CIBuild)'=='true'">
+    <ForceCIPackaging>true</ForceCIPackaging>
+    <NoSignCI>true</NoSignCI>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <!-- Target to generate sparse MSIX package -->
+  <Target Name="GenerateSparsePackage" BeforeTargets="PrepareForBuild">
+    <!-- Use NoSign only for CI builds to avoid certificate issues on hosted agents -->
+    <PropertyGroup>
+      <NoSignParam Condition="'$(NoSignCI)' == 'true'">-NoSign</NoSignParam>
+      <NoSignParam Condition="'$(NoSignCI)' != 'true'"></NoSignParam>
+      <CIBuildParam Condition="'$(CIBuild)' == 'true'">-CIBuild</CIBuildParam>
+      <CIBuildParam Condition="'$(CIBuild)' != 'true'"></CIBuildParam>
+    </PropertyGroup>
+    
+  <Exec Command="pwsh -NonInteractive -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File &quot;$(MSBuildThisFileDirectory)BuildSparsePackage.ps1&quot; -Platform $(Platform) -Configuration $(Configuration) $(NoSignParam) $(CIBuildParam)" 
+          ContinueOnError="false"
+          WorkingDirectory="$(MSBuildThisFileDirectory)" />
+  </Target>
+
+  <ItemGroup Label="ProjectConfigurations">
+    <ProjectConfiguration Include="Debug|x64">
+      <Configuration>Debug</Configuration>
+      <Platform>x64</Platform>
+    </ProjectConfiguration>
+    <ProjectConfiguration Include="Release|x64">
+      <Configuration>Release</Configuration>
+      <Platform>x64</Platform>
+    </ProjectConfiguration>
+    <ProjectConfiguration Include="Debug|ARM64">
+      <Configuration>Debug</Configuration>
+      <Platform>ARM64</Platform>
+    </ProjectConfiguration>
+    <ProjectConfiguration Include="Release|ARM64">
+      <Configuration>Release</Configuration>
+      <Platform>ARM64</Platform>
+    </ProjectConfiguration>
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <PropertyGroup Label="Globals">
+    <VCProjectVersion>15.0</VCProjectVersion>
+    <Keyword>Win32Proj</Keyword>
+    <ProjectGuid>{E2A5A82E-1E5B-4C8D-9A4F-2B1A8F9E5C3D}</ProjectGuid>
+    <RootNamespace>PackageIdentity</RootNamespace>
+    <ProjectName>PackageIdentity</ProjectName>
+    <UseFastUpToDateCheck>false</UseFastUpToDateCheck>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <Import Project="$(VCTargetsPath)\Microsoft.Cpp.Default.props" />
+
+  <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)|$(Platform)'=='Debug|x64'" Label="Configuration">
+    <ConfigurationType>Utility</ConfigurationType>
+    <UseDebugLibraries>true</UseDebugLibraries>
+    <PlatformToolset>v143</PlatformToolset>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)|$(Platform)'=='Release|x64'" Label="Configuration">
+    <ConfigurationType>Utility</ConfigurationType>
+    <UseDebugLibraries>false</UseDebugLibraries>
+    <PlatformToolset>v143</PlatformToolset>
+    <WholeProgramOptimization>true</WholeProgramOptimization>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)|$(Platform)'=='Debug|ARM64'" Label="Configuration">
+    <ConfigurationType>Utility</ConfigurationType>
+    <UseDebugLibraries>true</UseDebugLibraries>
+    <PlatformToolset>v143</PlatformToolset>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)|$(Platform)'=='Release|ARM64'" Label="Configuration">
+    <ConfigurationType>Utility</ConfigurationType>
+    <UseDebugLibraries>false</UseDebugLibraries>
+    <PlatformToolset>v143</PlatformToolset>
+    <WholeProgramOptimization>true</WholeProgramOptimization>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <Import Project="$(VCTargetsPath)\Microsoft.Cpp.props" />
+
+  <ImportGroup Label="ExtensionSettings">
+  </ImportGroup>
+
+  <ImportGroup Label="Shared">
+  </ImportGroup>
+
+  <ImportGroup Label="PropertySheets">
+    <Import Project="$(UserRootDir)\Microsoft.Cpp.$(Platform).user.props" Condition="exists('$(UserRootDir)\Microsoft.Cpp.$(Platform).user.props')" Label="LocalAppDataPlatform" />
+    <Import Project="..\Solution.props" />
+  </ImportGroup>
+
+  <PropertyGroup Label="UserMacros" />
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <None Include="AppxManifest.xml" />
+    <None Include="BuildSparsePackage.ps1" />
+    <None Include="BuildSparsePackage.cmd" />
+    <None Include="Check-ProcessIdentity.ps1" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <Image Include="Images\Square150x150Logo.png">
+      <Filter>Images</Filter>
+    </Image>
+    <Image Include="Images\Square44x44Logo.png">
+      <Filter>Images</Filter>
+    </Image>
+    <Image Include="Images\StoreLogo.png">
+      <Filter>Images</Filter>
+    </Image>
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <Import Project="$(VCTargetsPath)\Microsoft.Cpp.targets" />
+
+  <ImportGroup Label="ExtensionTargets">
+  </ImportGroup>
+
+</Project>

src/PackageIdentity/PackageIdentity.vcxproj.filters

@@ -0,0 +1,25 @@
+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<Project ToolsVersion="4.0" xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/developer/msbuild/2003">
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <Filter Include="Images">
+      <UniqueIdentifier>{93995380-89BD-4b04-88EB-625FBE52EBFB}</UniqueIdentifier>
+      <Extensions>png;jpg;jpeg;gif;bmp;ico</Extensions>
+    </Filter>
+  </ItemGroup>
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <None Include="AppxManifest.xml" />
+    <None Include="BuildSparsePackage.ps1" />
+    <None Include="BuildSparsePackage.cmd" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <Image Include="Images\Square150x150Logo.png">
+      <Filter>Images</Filter>
+    </Image>
+    <Image Include="Images\Square44x44Logo.png">
+      <Filter>Images</Filter>
+    </Image>
+    <Image Include="Images\StoreLogo.png">
+      <Filter>Images</Filter>
+    </Image>
+  </ItemGroup>
+</Project>

src/PackageIdentity/readme.md

@@ -0,0 +1,90 @@
+# PowerToys sparse package identity
+
+This document describes how to build, sign, register, and consume the shared sparse MSIX package that grants package identity to select Win32 components of PowerToys.
+
+## Package overview
+
+The sparse package lives under `src/PackageIdentity`. It produces a payload-free MSIX whose `Identity` matches `Microsoft.PowerToys.SparseApp`. The manifest contains one entry per Win32 surface that should run with identity (for example Settings, PowerOCR, Image Resizer).
+
+> The MSIX contains only metadata. When the package is registered you must point `-ExternalLocation` to the output folder that hosts the Win32 binaries (for example `x64\Release`).
+
+## Building the sparse package locally
+
+Two options are available:
+
+- Build the utility project from Visual Studio: `PackageIdentity.vcxproj` defines a `GenerateSparsePackage` target that runs before `PrepareForBuild` and invokes the helper script automatically.
+- Invoke the helper script directly from PowerShell:
+
+```powershell
+$repoRoot = "C:/git/PowerToys"
+pwsh "$repoRoot/src/PackageIdentity/BuildSparsePackage.ps1" -Platform x64 -Configuration Release
+```
+
+Supported switches:
+
+- `-Clean` removes previous `bin`/`obj` outputs and uninstalls existing installation.
+- `-ForceCert` regenerates the local dev certificate (.pfx/.cer/.pwd/.thumbprint) under `src/PackageIdentity/.user`.
+- `-NoSign` skips signing. The MSIX still builds but must be signed before deployment.
+- `-CIBuild` (or setting `$env:CIBuild = 'true'`) keeps the manifest publisher intact and skips the local cert substitution.
+
+The script determines the proper `makeappx.exe` for the host build machine (x64 on typical developer boxes) and creates `PowerToysSparse.msix` in `{repo}\<Platform>\<Configuration>`.
+
+> After packaging finishes, the helper also emits `src/PackageIdentity/.user/PowerToysSparse.publisher.txt`. This file mirrors the publisher string Windows will see once the sparse package is registered, which downstream projects can read to stay in sync when generating their own manifests.
+
+## Local signing basics
+
+When `-NoSign` is not used the script generates (or reuses) a development certificate and signs the package via `signtool.exe`:
+
+1. Artifacts are stored in `src/PackageIdentity/.user/PowerToysSparse.certificate.sample.*` (`.cer` and `.thumbprint`).
+2. Install the `.cer` into `CurrentUser` → `TrustedPeople` (and `TrustedRoot`, if necessary) so Windows trusts the signature:
+
+   ```powershell
+   $repoRoot = "C:/git/PowerToys"
+   Import-Certificate -FilePath "$repoRoot/src/PackageIdentity/.user/PowerToysSparse.certificate.sample.cer" -CertStoreLocation Cert:\CurrentUser\TrustedPeople
+   ```
+
+3. The private key stays in the current user's personal certificate store.
+
+## Registering or unregistering the package
+
+After `PowerToysSparse.msix` is generated:
+
+```powershell
+# First time registration
+$repoRoot = "C:/git/PowerToys"
+$outputRoot = Join-Path $repoRoot "x64/Release"
+Add-AppxPackage -Path (Join-Path $outputRoot "PowerToysSparse.msix") -ExternalLocation $outputRoot
+
+# Re-register after manifest tweaks only
+Add-AppxPackage -Register (Join-Path $repoRoot "src/PackageIdentity/AppxManifest.xml") -ExternalLocation $outputRoot -ForceApplicationShutdown
+
+# Remove the sparse identity
+Get-AppxPackage -Name Microsoft.PowerToys.SparseApp | Remove-AppxPackage
+```
+
+`-ExternalLocation` should match the output folder that contains the Win32 executables declared in the manifest. Re-run registration whenever the manifest or executable layout changes.
+
+## CI-specific guidance
+
+- Pass `-CIBuild` to `BuildSparsePackage.ps1` (or build with `msbuild PackageIdentity.vcxproj /p:CIBuild=true`). This prevents the script from rewriting the manifest publisher to the local dev certificate subject.
+- The project automatically adds `-NoSign` only when `$(CIBuild)` is `true`. Local Debug and Release builds are signed with the development certificate.
+- Make sure the agent trusts whichever certificate signs the package. If the package remains unsigned (`-NoSign`) it cannot be installed on test machines until it is signed.
+
+## Consuming the identity from other components
+
+1. Add a new `<Application>` entry inside `src/PackageIdentity/AppxManifest.xml`. Use a unique `Id` (for example `PowerToys.MyModuleUI`) and set `Executable` to the Win32 binary relative to the `-ExternalLocation` root.
+2. Ensure the binary is copied into the platform/configuration output folder (`x64\Release`, `ARM64\Debug`, etc.) so the sparse package can locate it.
+3. Embed a sparse identity manifest in the Win32 binary so it binds to the MSIX identity at runtime. The manifest must declare an `<msix>` element with `packageName="Microsoft.PowerToys.SparseApp"`, `applicationId` matching the `<Application Id>`, and a `publisher` that matches the sparse package. Keep the manifest’s publisher in sync with `src/PackageIdentity/.user/PowerToysSparse.publisher.txt` (emitted by `BuildSparsePackage.ps1`). See `src/modules/imageresizer/ui/ImageResizerUI.csproj` for an example that points `ApplicationManifest` to `ImageResizerUI.dev.manifest` for local builds and switches to `ImageResizerUI.prod.manifest` when `$(CIBuild)` is `true`.
+4. Register or re-register the sparse package so Windows learns about the new application Id.
+5. To launch the Win32 surface with identity, use the `shell:AppsFolder` activation form (for example: `shell:AppsFolder\Microsoft.PowerToys.SparseApp_<PackageFamilyName>!PowerToys.MyModuleUI`) or activate it via `IApplicationActivationManager::ActivateApplication` using the same AppUserModelID.
+
+   - For locally built packages, resolve the `<PackageFamilyName>` with `Get-AppxPackage -Name Microsoft.PowerToys.SparseApp | Select-Object -ExpandProperty PackageFamilyName`.
+   - Store-distributed builds use `Microsoft.PowerToys.SparseApp_8wekyb3d8bbwe`. Local developer builds created by this script typically use a different family name derived from the dev certificate.
+
+6. Context menu handlers or other launchers should fall back to the unpackaged executable path for environments where the sparse package is not present.
+
+## Troubleshooting tips
+
+- `Program 'makeappx.exe' failed to run`: make sure you are running an x64 PowerShell host. The script now chooses the appropriate makeappx automatically; update your repo if the log still points to an ARM64 binary.
+- `HRESULT 0x800B0109 (trust failure)`: install the development certificate into both `TrustedPeople` and `TrustedRoot` stores for the current user.
+- Stale registration: remove the package with `Remove-AppxPackage` and re-run the script with `-Clean` to rebuild from scratch.

src/common/CalculatorEngineCommon/CalculatorEngineCommon.vcxproj

@@ -9,12 +9,6 @@
     <RootNamespace>CalculatorEngineCommon</RootNamespace>
     <AppxPackage>false</AppxPackage>
   </PropertyGroup>
-  <!-- BEGIN common.build.pre.props -->
-  <PropertyGroup Label="Configuration">
-    <EnableHybridCRT>true</EnableHybridCRT>
-    <UseCrtSDKReferenceStaticWarning Condition="'$(EnableHybridCRT)'=='true'">false</UseCrtSDKReferenceStaticWarning>
-  </PropertyGroup>
-  <!-- END common.build.pre.props -->
   <!-- BEGIN cppwinrt.build.pre.props -->
   <PropertyGroup Label="Globals">
     <CppWinRTEnabled>true</CppWinRTEnabled>
@@ -25,11 +19,9 @@
   </PropertyGroup>
   <PropertyGroup>
     <MinimalCoreWin>true</MinimalCoreWin>
-    <AppContainerApplication>true</AppContainerApplication>
+    <AppContainerApplication>false</AppContainerApplication>
     <WindowsStoreApp>true</WindowsStoreApp>
     <ApplicationType>Windows Store</ApplicationType>
-    <UseCrtSDKReference Condition="'$(EnableHybridCRT)'=='true'">false</UseCrtSDKReference>
-    <!-- The SDK reference breaks the Hybrid CRT -->
   </PropertyGroup>
   <PropertyGroup>
     <!-- We have to use the Desktop platform for Hybrid CRT to work. -->
@@ -148,43 +140,5 @@
     </PropertyGroup>
     <Error Condition="!Exists('..\..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.240111.5\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.props')" Text="$([System.String]::Format('$(ErrorText)', '..\..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.240111.5\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.props'))" />
     <Error Condition="!Exists('..\..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.240111.5\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.targets')" Text="$([System.String]::Format('$(ErrorText)', '..\..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.240111.5\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.targets'))" />
-  </Target>
-  <!-- BEGIN common.build.post.props -->
-  <!--
-    The Hybrid CRT model statically links the runtime and STL and dynamically
-    links the UCRT instead of the VC++ CRT. The UCRT ships with Windows.
-    WinAppSDK asserts that this is "supported according to the CRT maintainer."
-
-    This must come before Microsoft.Cpp.targets because it manipulates ClCompile.RuntimeLibrary.
-  -->
-  <ItemDefinitionGroup Condition="'$(EnableHybridCRT)'=='true' and '$(Configuration)'=='Debug'">
-    <ClCompile>
-      <!-- We use MultiThreadedDebug, rather than MultiThreadedDebugDLL, to avoid DLL dependencies on VCRUNTIME140d.dll and MSVCP140d.dll. -->
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreadedDebug</RuntimeLibrary>
-      <LanguageStandard Condition="'$(Configuration)|$(Platform)'=='Debug|x64'">stdcpp17</LanguageStandard>
-    </ClCompile>
-    <Link>
-      <!-- Link statically against the runtime and STL, but link dynamically against the CRT by ignoring the static CRT
-           lib and instead linking against the Universal CRT DLL import library. This "hybrid" linking mechanism is
-           supported according to the CRT maintainer. Dynamic linking against the CRT makes the binaries a bit smaller
-           than they would otherwise be if the CRT, runtime, and STL were all statically linked in. -->
-      <IgnoreSpecificDefaultLibraries>%(IgnoreSpecificDefaultLibraries);libucrtd.lib</IgnoreSpecificDefaultLibraries>
-      <AdditionalOptions>%(AdditionalOptions) /defaultlib:ucrtd.lib</AdditionalOptions>
-    </Link>
-  </ItemDefinitionGroup>
-  <ItemDefinitionGroup Condition="'$(EnableHybridCRT)'=='true' and ('$(Configuration)'=='Release' or '$(Configuration)'=='AuditMode')">
-    <ClCompile>
-      <!-- We use MultiThreaded, rather than MultiThreadedDLL, to avoid DLL dependencies on VCRUNTIME140.dll and MSVCP140.dll. -->
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreaded</RuntimeLibrary>
-    </ClCompile>
-    <Link>
-      <!-- Link statically against the runtime and STL, but link dynamically against the CRT by ignoring the static CRT
-           lib and instead linking against the Universal CRT DLL import library. This "hybrid" linking mechanism is
-           supported according to the CRT maintainer. Dynamic linking against the CRT makes the binaries a bit smaller
-           than they would otherwise be if the CRT, runtime, and STL were all statically linked in. -->
-      <IgnoreSpecificDefaultLibraries>%(IgnoreSpecificDefaultLibraries);libucrt.lib</IgnoreSpecificDefaultLibraries>
-      <AdditionalOptions>%(AdditionalOptions) /defaultlib:ucrt.lib</AdditionalOptions>
-    </Link>
-  </ItemDefinitionGroup>
-  <!-- END common.build.post.props -->
+  </Target>  <!-- END common.build.post.props -->
 </Project>

src/common/ManagedCommon/Logger.cs

@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ namespace ManagedCommon
                 {
                     exMessage +=
                         "Inner exception: " + Environment.NewLine +
-                        ex.InnerException.GetType() + " (" + ex.HResult + "): " + ex.InnerException.Message + Environment.NewLine;
+                        ex.InnerException.GetType() + " (" + ex.InnerException.HResult + "): " + ex.InnerException.Message + Environment.NewLine;
                 }
 
                 exMessage +=

src/common/interop/PowerToys.Interop.vcxproj

@@ -63,14 +63,12 @@
   </PropertyGroup>
   <ItemDefinitionGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)'=='Debug'">
     <ClCompile>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreadedDebug</RuntimeLibrary>
       <UseDebugLibraries>true</UseDebugLibraries>
       <LinkIncremental>true</LinkIncremental>
     </ClCompile>
   </ItemDefinitionGroup>
   <ItemDefinitionGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)'=='Release'">
     <ClCompile>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreaded</RuntimeLibrary>
       <UseDebugLibraries>false</UseDebugLibraries>
       <WholeProgramOptimization>true</WholeProgramOptimization>
       <LinkIncremental>false</LinkIncremental>

src/common/notifications/BackgroundActivator/BackgroundActivator.vcxproj

@@ -46,16 +46,6 @@
   <PropertyGroup>
     <TargetName>notifications</TargetName>
   </PropertyGroup>
-  <ItemDefinitionGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)'=='Debug'">
-    <ClCompile>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreadedDebugDLL</RuntimeLibrary>
-    </ClCompile>
-  </ItemDefinitionGroup>
-  <ItemDefinitionGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)'=='Release'">
-    <ClCompile>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreadedDLL</RuntimeLibrary>
-    </ClCompile>
-  </ItemDefinitionGroup>
   <ItemDefinitionGroup>
     <ClCompile>
       <PrecompiledHeaderOutputFile>$(IntDir)pch.pch</PrecompiledHeaderOutputFile>

src/modules/CropAndLock/CropAndLock/CropAndLock.vcxproj

@@ -82,8 +82,6 @@
     <ClCompile>
       <Optimization>Disabled</Optimization>
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>_DEBUG;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
-      <RuntimeLibrary Condition="'$(Configuration)|$(Platform)'=='Debug|ARM64'">MultiThreadedDebug</RuntimeLibrary>
-      <RuntimeLibrary Condition="'$(Configuration)|$(Platform)'=='Debug|x64'">MultiThreadedDebug</RuntimeLibrary>
     </ClCompile>
     <Link>
       <GenerateWindowsMetadata>false</GenerateWindowsMetadata>
@@ -95,8 +93,6 @@
       <FunctionLevelLinking>true</FunctionLevelLinking>
       <IntrinsicFunctions>true</IntrinsicFunctions>
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>NDEBUG;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
-      <RuntimeLibrary Condition="'$(Configuration)|$(Platform)'=='Release|ARM64'">MultiThreaded</RuntimeLibrary>
-      <RuntimeLibrary Condition="'$(Configuration)|$(Platform)'=='Release|x64'">MultiThreaded</RuntimeLibrary>
     </ClCompile>
     <Link>
       <EnableCOMDATFolding>true</EnableCOMDATFolding>

src/modules/EnvironmentVariables/EnvironmentVariables/EnvironmentVariablesXAML/MainWindow.xaml

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@
             <RowDefinition Height="Auto" />
             <RowDefinition Height="*" />
         </Grid.RowDefinitions>
-        <TitleBar x:Name="titleBar">
+        <TitleBar x:Name="titleBar" IsTabStop="False">
             <!--  This is a workaround for https://github.com/microsoft/microsoft-ui-xaml/issues/10374, once fixed we should just be using IconSource  -->
             <TitleBar.LeftHeader>
                 <ImageIcon

src/modules/FileLocksmith/FileLocksmithLibInterop/FileLocksmithLibInterop.vcxproj

@@ -39,7 +39,6 @@
   <ItemDefinitionGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)'=='Debug'">
     <ClCompile>
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>_DEBUG;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreadedDebugDLL</RuntimeLibrary>
       <UseDebugLibraries>true</UseDebugLibraries>
       <LinkIncremental>true</LinkIncremental>
     </ClCompile>
@@ -49,7 +48,6 @@
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>NDEBUG;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
       <FunctionLevelLinking>true</FunctionLevelLinking>
       <IntrinsicFunctions>true</IntrinsicFunctions>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreadedDLL</RuntimeLibrary>
       <UseDebugLibraries>false</UseDebugLibraries>
       <WholeProgramOptimization>true</WholeProgramOptimization>
       <LinkIncremental>false</LinkIncremental>

src/modules/FileLocksmith/FileLocksmithUI/FileLocksmithXAML/MainWindow.xaml

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@
             <RowDefinition Height="Auto" />
             <RowDefinition Height="*" />
         </Grid.RowDefinitions>
-        <TitleBar x:Name="titleBar">
+        <TitleBar x:Name="titleBar" IsTabStop="False">
             <!--  This is a workaround for https://github.com/microsoft/microsoft-ui-xaml/issues/10374, once fixed we should just be using IconSource  -->
             <TitleBar.LeftHeader>
                 <ImageIcon

src/modules/Hosts/Hosts/HostsXAML/MainWindow.xaml

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@
             <RowDefinition Height="Auto" />
             <RowDefinition Height="*" />
         </Grid.RowDefinitions>
-        <TitleBar x:Name="titleBar">
+        <TitleBar x:Name="titleBar" IsTabStop="False">
             <!--  This is a workaround for https://github.com/microsoft/microsoft-ui-xaml/issues/10374, once fixed we should just be using IconSource  -->
             <TitleBar.LeftHeader>
                 <ImageIcon

src/modules/LightSwitch/LightSwitchModuleInterface/ThemeHelper.cpp

@@ -3,6 +3,26 @@
 #include "ThemeHelper.h"
 
 // Controls changing the themes.
+static void ResetColorPrevalence()
+{
+    HKEY hKey;
+    if (RegOpenKeyEx(HKEY_CURRENT_USER,
+                     L"Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Themes\\Personalize",
+                     0,
+                     KEY_SET_VALUE,
+                     &hKey) == ERROR_SUCCESS)
+    {
+        DWORD value = 0; // back to default value
+        RegSetValueEx(hKey, L"ColorPrevalence", 0, REG_DWORD, reinterpret_cast<const BYTE*>(&value), sizeof(value));
+        RegCloseKey(hKey);
+
+        SendMessageTimeout(HWND_BROADCAST, WM_SETTINGCHANGE, 0, reinterpret_cast<LPARAM>(L"ImmersiveColorSet"), SMTO_ABORTIFHUNG, 5000, nullptr);
+
+        SendMessageTimeout(HWND_BROADCAST, WM_THEMECHANGED, 0, 0, SMTO_ABORTIFHUNG, 5000, nullptr);
+
+        SendMessageTimeout(HWND_BROADCAST, WM_DWMCOLORIZATIONCOLORCHANGED, 0, 0, SMTO_ABORTIFHUNG, 5000, nullptr);
+    }
+}
 
 void SetAppsTheme(bool mode)
 {
@@ -36,6 +56,11 @@ void SetSystemTheme(bool mode)
         RegSetValueEx(hKey, L"SystemUsesLightTheme", 0, REG_DWORD, reinterpret_cast<const BYTE*>(&value), sizeof(value));
         RegCloseKey(hKey);
 
+        if (mode) // if are changing to light mode
+        {
+            ResetColorPrevalence();
+        }
+
         SendMessageTimeout(HWND_BROADCAST, WM_SETTINGCHANGE, 0, reinterpret_cast<LPARAM>(L"ImmersiveColorSet"), SMTO_ABORTIFHUNG, 5000, nullptr);
 
         SendMessageTimeout(HWND_BROADCAST, WM_THEMECHANGED, 0, 0, SMTO_ABORTIFHUNG, 5000, nullptr);

src/modules/LightSwitch/LightSwitchModuleInterface/dllmain.cpp

@@ -47,6 +47,7 @@ const static wchar_t* MODULE_DESC = L"This is a module that allows you to contro
 
 enum class ScheduleMode
 {
+    Off,
     FixedHours,
     SunsetToSunrise,
     // add more later
@@ -59,8 +60,9 @@ inline std::wstring ToString(ScheduleMode mode)
     case ScheduleMode::SunsetToSunrise:
         return L"SunsetToSunrise";
     case ScheduleMode::FixedHours:
-    default:
         return L"FixedHours";
+    default:
+        return L"Off";
     }
 }
 
@@ -68,7 +70,9 @@ inline ScheduleMode FromString(const std::wstring& str)
 {
     if (str == L"SunsetToSunrise")
         return ScheduleMode::SunsetToSunrise;
-    return ScheduleMode::FixedHours;
+    if (str == L"FixedHours")
+        return ScheduleMode::FixedHours;
+    return ScheduleMode::Off;
 }
 
 // These are the properties shown in the Settings page.
@@ -76,7 +80,7 @@ struct ModuleSettings
 {
     bool m_changeSystem = true;
     bool m_changeApps = true;
-    ScheduleMode m_scheduleMode = ScheduleMode::FixedHours;
+    ScheduleMode m_scheduleMode = ScheduleMode::Off;
     int m_lightTime = 480;
     int m_darkTime = 1200;
     int m_sunrise_offset = 0;
@@ -161,7 +165,8 @@ public:
             L"scheduleMode",
             L"Theme schedule mode",
             ToString(g_settings.m_scheduleMode),
-            { { L"FixedHours", L"Set hours manually" },
+            { { L"Off", L"Disable the schedule" },
+              { L"FixedHours", L"Set hours manually" },
               { L"SunsetToSunrise", L"Use sunrise/sunset times" } });
 
         // Integer spinners
@@ -284,9 +289,20 @@ public:
                 g_settings.m_changeApps = *v;
             }
 
+            auto previousMode = g_settings.m_scheduleMode;
+
             if (auto v = values.get_string_value(L"scheduleMode"))
             {
-                g_settings.m_scheduleMode = FromString(*v);
+                auto newMode = FromString(*v);
+                if (newMode != g_settings.m_scheduleMode)
+                {
+                    Logger::info(L"[LightSwitchInterface] Schedule mode changed from {} to {}",
+                                 ToString(g_settings.m_scheduleMode),
+                                 ToString(newMode));
+                    g_settings.m_scheduleMode = newMode;
+
+                    start_service_if_needed();
+                }
             }
 
             if (auto v = values.get_int_value(L"lightTime"))
@@ -304,7 +320,7 @@ public:
                 g_settings.m_sunrise_offset = *v;
             }
 
-            if (auto v = values.get_int_value(L"m_sunset_offset"))
+            if (auto v = values.get_int_value(L"sunset_offset"))
             {
                 g_settings.m_sunset_offset = *v;
             }
@@ -326,6 +342,47 @@ public:
         }
     }
 
+    virtual void start_service_if_needed()
+    {
+        if (!m_process || WaitForSingleObject(m_process, 0) != WAIT_TIMEOUT)
+        {
+            Logger::info(L"[LightSwitchInterface] Starting LightSwitchService due to active schedule mode.");
+            enable();
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            Logger::debug(L"[LightSwitchInterface] Service already running, skipping start.");
+        }
+    }
+
+    /*virtual void stop_worker_only()
+    {
+        if (m_process)
+        {
+            Logger::info(L"[LightSwitchInterface] Stopping LightSwitchService (worker only).");
+            constexpr DWORD timeout_ms = 1500;
+            DWORD result = WaitForSingleObject(m_process, timeout_ms);
+
+            if (result == WAIT_TIMEOUT)
+            {
+                Logger::warn("Light Switch: Process didn't exit in time. Forcing termination.");
+                TerminateProcess(m_process, 0);
+            }
+
+            CloseHandle(m_process);
+            m_process = nullptr;
+        }
+    }*/
+
+    /*virtual void stop_service_if_running()
+    {
+        if (m_process)
+        {
+            Logger::info(L"[LightSwitchInterface] Stopping LightSwitchService due to schedule OFF.");
+            stop_worker_only();
+        }
+    }*/
+
     virtual void enable()
     {
         m_enabled = true;
@@ -413,6 +470,12 @@ public:
         return m_enabled;
     }
 
+    // Returns whether the PowerToys should be enabled by default
+    virtual bool is_enabled_by_default() const override
+    {
+        return false;
+    }
+
     void parse_hotkey(PowerToysSettings::PowerToyValues& settings)
     {
         auto settingsObject = settings.get_raw_json();
@@ -471,6 +534,15 @@ public:
                     SetAppsTheme(!GetCurrentAppsTheme());
                 }
 
+                if (!m_manual_override_event_handle)
+                {
+                    m_manual_override_event_handle = OpenEventW(SYNCHRONIZE | EVENT_MODIFY_STATE, FALSE, L"POWERTOYS_LIGHTSWITCH_MANUAL_OVERRIDE");
+                    if (!m_manual_override_event_handle)
+                    {
+                        m_manual_override_event_handle = CreateEventW(nullptr, TRUE, FALSE, L"POWERTOYS_LIGHTSWITCH_MANUAL_OVERRIDE");
+                    }
+                }
+
                 if (m_manual_override_event_handle)
                 {
                     SetEvent(m_manual_override_event_handle);

src/modules/LightSwitch/LightSwitchService/LightSwitchService.cpp

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#include <windows.h>
+#include <windows.h>
 #include <tchar.h>
 #include "ThemeScheduler.h"
 #include "ThemeHelper.h"
@@ -11,11 +11,15 @@
 #include <logger/logger_settings.h>
 #include <logger/logger.h>
 #include <utils/logger_helper.h>
+#include <LightSwitchServiceObserver.h>
 
 SERVICE_STATUS g_ServiceStatus = {};
 SERVICE_STATUS_HANDLE g_StatusHandle = nullptr;
 HANDLE g_ServiceStopEvent = nullptr;
-static int g_lastUpdatedDay = -1;
+extern int g_lastUpdatedDay = -1;
+static ScheduleMode prevMode = ScheduleMode::Off;
+static std::wstring prevLat, prevLon;
+static int prevMinutes = -1;
 
 VOID WINAPI ServiceMain(DWORD argc, LPTSTR* argv);
 VOID WINAPI ServiceCtrlHandler(DWORD dwCtrl);
@@ -146,7 +150,6 @@ static void update_sun_times(auto& settings)
         std::wstring wmsg(e.what(), e.what() + strlen(e.what()));
         Logger::error(L"[LightSwitchService] Exception during sun time update: {}", wmsg);
     }
-    
 }
 
 DWORD WINAPI ServiceWorkerThread(LPVOID lpParam)
@@ -159,25 +162,18 @@ DWORD WINAPI ServiceWorkerThread(LPVOID lpParam)
     Logger::info(L"[LightSwitchService] Worker thread starting...");
     Logger::info(L"[LightSwitchService] Parent PID: {}", parentPid);
 
-    // Initialize settings system
     LightSwitchSettings::instance().InitFileWatcher();
 
-    // Open the manual override event created by the module interface
+    LightSwitchServiceObserver observer({ SettingId::LightTime,
+                                          SettingId::DarkTime,
+                                          SettingId::ScheduleMode,
+                                          SettingId::Sunrise_Offset,
+                                          SettingId::Sunset_Offset });
+
     HANDLE hManualOverride = OpenEventW(SYNCHRONIZE | EVENT_MODIFY_STATE, FALSE, L"POWERTOYS_LIGHTSWITCH_MANUAL_OVERRIDE");
 
     auto applyTheme = [](int nowMinutes, int lightMinutes, int darkMinutes, const auto& settings) {
-        bool isLightActive = false;
-
-        if (lightMinutes < darkMinutes)
-        {
-            // Normal case: sunrise < sunset
-            isLightActive = (nowMinutes >= lightMinutes && nowMinutes < darkMinutes);
-        }
-        else
-        {
-            // Wraparound case: e.g. light at 21:00, dark at 06:00
-            isLightActive = (nowMinutes >= lightMinutes || nowMinutes < darkMinutes);
-        }
+        bool isLightActive = (lightMinutes < darkMinutes) ? (nowMinutes >= lightMinutes && nowMinutes < darkMinutes) : (nowMinutes >= lightMinutes || nowMinutes < darkMinutes);
 
         bool isSystemCurrentlyLight = GetCurrentSystemTheme();
         bool isAppsCurrentlyLight = GetCurrentAppsTheme();
@@ -185,110 +181,297 @@ DWORD WINAPI ServiceWorkerThread(LPVOID lpParam)
         if (isLightActive)
         {
             if (settings.changeSystem && !isSystemCurrentlyLight)
+            {
                 SetSystemTheme(true);
+                Logger::info(L"[LightSwitchService] Changing system theme to light mode.");
+            }
             if (settings.changeApps && !isAppsCurrentlyLight)
+            {
                 SetAppsTheme(true);
+                Logger::info(L"[LightSwitchService] Changing apps theme to light mode.");
+            }
         }
         else
         {
             if (settings.changeSystem && isSystemCurrentlyLight)
+            {
                 SetSystemTheme(false);
+                Logger::info(L"[LightSwitchService] Changing system theme to dark mode.");
+            }
             if (settings.changeApps && isAppsCurrentlyLight)
+            {
                 SetAppsTheme(false);
+                Logger::info(L"[LightSwitchService] Changing apps theme to dark mode.");
+            }
         }
     };
 
-    // --- At service start: immediately honor the schedule ---
+    LightSwitchSettings::instance().LoadSettings();
+    auto& settings = LightSwitchSettings::instance().settings();
+
+    SYSTEMTIME st;
+    GetLocalTime(&st);
+    int nowMinutes = st.wHour * 60 + st.wMinute;
+
+    if (settings.scheduleMode != ScheduleMode::Off)
     {
-        SYSTEMTIME st;
-        GetLocalTime(&st);
-        int nowMinutes = st.wHour * 60 + st.wMinute;
-
-        LightSwitchSettings::instance().LoadSettings();
-        const auto& settings = LightSwitchSettings::instance().settings();
-
-        applyTheme(nowMinutes, settings.lightTime + settings.sunrise_offset, settings.darkTime + settings.sunset_offset, settings);
+        applyTheme(nowMinutes,
+                   settings.lightTime + settings.sunrise_offset,
+                   settings.darkTime + settings.sunset_offset,
+                   settings);
+        Logger::trace(L"[LightSwitchService] Initialized g_lastUpdatedDay = {}", g_lastUpdatedDay);
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        Logger::info(L"[LightSwitchService] Schedule mode is OFF - ticker suspended, waiting for manual action or mode change.");
     }
 
-    // --- Main loop: wakes once per minute or stop/parent death ---
+    g_lastUpdatedDay = st.wDay;
+    ULONGLONG lastSettingsReload = 0;
+
     for (;;)
     {
         HANDLE waits[2] = { g_ServiceStopEvent, hParent };
         DWORD count = hParent ? 2 : 1;
+        bool skipRest = false;
 
-        SYSTEMTIME st;
-        GetLocalTime(&st);
-        int nowMinutes = st.wHour * 60 + st.wMinute;
-
-        LightSwitchSettings::instance().LoadSettings();
         const auto& settings = LightSwitchSettings::instance().settings();
 
-        // Refresh suntimes at day boundary
-        if (g_lastUpdatedDay != st.wDay)
+        bool scheduleJustEnabled = (prevMode == ScheduleMode::Off && settings.scheduleMode != ScheduleMode::Off);
+        prevMode = settings.scheduleMode;
+
+        // ─── Handle "Schedule Off" Mode ─────────────────────────────────────────────
+        if (settings.scheduleMode == ScheduleMode::Off)
         {
-            update_sun_times(settings);
-            g_lastUpdatedDay = st.wDay;
+            Logger::info(L"[LightSwitchService] Schedule mode OFF - suspending scheduler but keeping service alive.");
 
-            Logger::info(L"[LightSwitchService] Recalculated sun times at new day boundary.");
-        }
+            if (!hManualOverride)
+                hManualOverride = OpenEventW(SYNCHRONIZE | EVENT_MODIFY_STATE, FALSE, L"POWERTOYS_LIGHTSWITCH_MANUAL_OVERRIDE");
 
-        wchar_t msg[160];
-        swprintf_s(msg,
-                   L"[LightSwitchService] now=%02d:%02d | light=%02d:%02d | dark=%02d:%02d",
-                   st.wHour,
-                   st.wMinute,
-                   settings.lightTime / 60,
-                   settings.lightTime % 60,
-                   settings.darkTime / 60,
-                   settings.darkTime % 60);
-        Logger::info(msg);
+            HANDLE waitsOff[4];
+            DWORD countOff = 0;
+            waitsOff[countOff++] = g_ServiceStopEvent;
+            if (hParent)
+                waitsOff[countOff++] = hParent;
+            if (hManualOverride)
+                waitsOff[countOff++] = hManualOverride;
+            waitsOff[countOff++] = LightSwitchSettings::instance().GetSettingsChangedEvent();
 
-        // --- Manual override check ---
-        bool manualOverrideActive = false;
-        if (hManualOverride)
-        {
-            manualOverrideActive = (WaitForSingleObject(hManualOverride, 0) == WAIT_OBJECT_0);
-        }
-
-        if (manualOverrideActive)
-        {
-            // Did we hit a scheduled boundary? (reset override at boundary)
-            if (nowMinutes == (settings.lightTime + settings.sunrise_offset) % 1440 ||
-                nowMinutes == (settings.darkTime + settings.sunset_offset) % 1440)
+            for (;;)
             {
-                ResetEvent(hManualOverride);
-                Logger::info(L"[LightSwitchService] Manual override cleared at boundary\n");
+                DWORD wait = WaitForMultipleObjects(countOff, waitsOff, FALSE, INFINITE);
+
+                if (wait == WAIT_OBJECT_0)
+                {
+                    Logger::info(L"[LightSwitchService] Stop event triggered - exiting worker loop.");
+                    goto cleanup;
+                }
+                if (hParent && wait == WAIT_OBJECT_0 + 1)
+                {
+                    Logger::info(L"[LightSwitchService] Parent exited - stopping service.");
+                    goto cleanup;
+                }
+
+                if (wait == WAIT_OBJECT_0 + (hParent ? 2 : 1))
+                {
+                    Logger::info(L"[LightSwitchService] Manual override received while schedule OFF.");
+                    ResetEvent(hManualOverride);
+                    continue;
+                }
+
+                if (wait == WAIT_OBJECT_0 + (hParent ? 3 : 2))
+                {
+                    Logger::trace(L"[LightSwitchService] Settings change event triggered, reloading settings...");
+                    ResetEvent(LightSwitchSettings::instance().GetSettingsChangedEvent());
+                    LightSwitchSettings::instance().LoadSettings();
+                    const auto& newSettings = LightSwitchSettings::instance().settings();
+                    lastSettingsReload = GetTickCount64();
+
+                    if (newSettings.scheduleMode != ScheduleMode::Off)
+                    {
+                        Logger::info(L"[LightSwitchService] Schedule re-enabled, resuming normal loop.");
+                        break;
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+
+            continue;
+        }
+
+        // ─── Normal Schedule Loop ───────────────────────────────────────────────────
+        ULONGLONG nowTick = GetTickCount64();
+        bool recentSettingsReload = (nowTick - lastSettingsReload < 5000);
+
+        if (g_lastUpdatedDay != -1)
+        {
+            bool manualOverrideActive = (hManualOverride && WaitForSingleObject(hManualOverride, 0) == WAIT_OBJECT_0);
+
+            if (settings.scheduleMode != ScheduleMode::Off && !recentSettingsReload && !scheduleJustEnabled)
+            {
+                Logger::debug(L"[LightSwitchService] Checking if manual override is active...");
+                bool manualOverrideActive = (hManualOverride && WaitForSingleObject(hManualOverride, 0) == WAIT_OBJECT_0);
+                Logger::debug(L"[LightSwitchService] Manual override active = {}", manualOverrideActive);
+
+                if (!manualOverrideActive)
+                {
+                    bool currentSystemTheme = GetCurrentSystemTheme();
+                    bool currentAppsTheme = GetCurrentAppsTheme();
+
+                    SYSTEMTIME st;
+                    GetLocalTime(&st);
+                    int nowMinutes = st.wHour * 60 + st.wMinute;
+
+                    bool shouldBeLight = (settings.lightTime < settings.darkTime) ? (nowMinutes >= settings.lightTime && nowMinutes < settings.darkTime) : (nowMinutes >= settings.lightTime || nowMinutes < settings.darkTime);
+
+                    Logger::debug(L"[LightSwitchService] shouldBeLight = {}", shouldBeLight);
+
+                    if ((settings.changeSystem && (currentSystemTheme != shouldBeLight)) ||
+                        (settings.changeApps && (currentAppsTheme != shouldBeLight)))
+                    {
+                        Logger::debug(L"[LightSwitchService] External theme change detected - enabling manual override");
+
+                        if (!hManualOverride)
+                        {
+                            hManualOverride = OpenEventW(SYNCHRONIZE | EVENT_MODIFY_STATE, FALSE, L"POWERTOYS_LIGHTSWITCH_MANUAL_OVERRIDE");
+                            if (!hManualOverride)
+                                hManualOverride = CreateEventW(nullptr, TRUE, FALSE, L"POWERTOYS_LIGHTSWITCH_MANUAL_OVERRIDE");
+                        }
+
+                        if (hManualOverride)
+                        {
+                            SetEvent(hManualOverride);
+                            Logger::info(L"[LightSwitchService] Detected manual theme change outside of LightSwitch. Triggering manual override.");
+                            skipRest = true;
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
             }
             else
             {
-                Logger::info(L"[LightSwitchService] Skipping schedule due to manual override\n");
-                goto sleep_until_next_minute;
+                Logger::debug(L"[LightSwitchService] Skipping external-change detection (schedule off, recent reload, or just enabled).");
             }
         }
 
-        // Apply theme logic (only runs if no manual override or override just cleared)
-        applyTheme(nowMinutes, settings.lightTime + settings.sunrise_offset, settings.darkTime + settings.sunset_offset, settings);
+        // ─── Apply Schedule Logic ───────────────────────────────────────────────────
+        if (!skipRest)
+        {
+            bool modeChangedToSunset = (prevMode != settings.scheduleMode &&
+                                        settings.scheduleMode == ScheduleMode::SunsetToSunrise);
+            bool coordsChanged = (prevLat != settings.latitude || prevLon != settings.longitude);
 
-    sleep_until_next_minute:
+            if ((modeChangedToSunset || coordsChanged) && settings.scheduleMode == ScheduleMode::SunsetToSunrise)
+            {
+                Logger::info(L"[LightSwitchService] Mode or coordinates changed, recalculating sun times.");
+                update_sun_times(settings);
+                SYSTEMTIME st;
+                GetLocalTime(&st);
+                g_lastUpdatedDay = st.wDay;
+                prevMode = settings.scheduleMode;
+                prevLat = settings.latitude;
+                prevLon = settings.longitude;
+            }
+
+            SYSTEMTIME st;
+            GetLocalTime(&st);
+            int nowMinutes = st.wHour * 60 + st.wMinute;
+
+            if ((g_lastUpdatedDay != st.wDay) && (settings.scheduleMode == ScheduleMode::SunsetToSunrise))
+            {
+                update_sun_times(settings);
+                g_lastUpdatedDay = st.wDay;
+                prevMinutes = -1;
+                Logger::info(L"[LightSwitchService] Recalculated sun times at new day boundary.");
+            }
+
+            LightSwitchSettings::instance().LoadSettings();
+            const auto& currentSettings = LightSwitchSettings::instance().settings();
+
+            wchar_t msg[160];
+            swprintf_s(msg,
+                       L"[LightSwitchService] now=%02d:%02d | light=%02d:%02d | dark=%02d:%02d | mode=%d",
+                       st.wHour,
+                       st.wMinute,
+                       currentSettings.lightTime / 60,
+                       currentSettings.lightTime % 60,
+                       currentSettings.darkTime / 60,
+                       currentSettings.darkTime % 60,
+                       static_cast<int>(currentSettings.scheduleMode));
+            Logger::info(msg);
+
+            bool manualOverrideActive = false;
+            if (hManualOverride)
+                manualOverrideActive = (WaitForSingleObject(hManualOverride, 0) == WAIT_OBJECT_0);
+
+            if (manualOverrideActive)
+            {
+                int lightBoundary = (currentSettings.lightTime + currentSettings.sunrise_offset) % 1440;
+                int darkBoundary = (currentSettings.darkTime + currentSettings.sunset_offset) % 1440;
+
+                bool crossedLight = false;
+                bool crossedDark = false;
+
+                if (prevMinutes != -1)
+                {
+                    if (nowMinutes < prevMinutes)
+                    {
+                        crossedLight = (prevMinutes <= lightBoundary || nowMinutes >= lightBoundary);
+                        crossedDark = (prevMinutes <= darkBoundary || nowMinutes >= darkBoundary);
+                    }
+                    else
+                    {
+                        crossedLight = (prevMinutes < lightBoundary && nowMinutes >= lightBoundary);
+                        crossedDark = (prevMinutes < darkBoundary && nowMinutes >= darkBoundary);
+                    }
+                }
+
+                Logger::debug(L"[LightSwitchService] prevMinutes={} nowMinutes={} light={} dark={}",
+                              prevMinutes,
+                              nowMinutes,
+                              lightBoundary,
+                              darkBoundary);
+
+                if (crossedLight || crossedDark)
+                {
+                    ResetEvent(hManualOverride);
+                    Logger::info(L"[LightSwitchService] Manual override cleared after crossing schedule boundary.");
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    Logger::info(L"[LightSwitchService] Skipping schedule due to manual override");
+                    skipRest = true;
+                }
+            }
+
+            if (!skipRest)
+                applyTheme(nowMinutes,
+                           currentSettings.lightTime + currentSettings.sunrise_offset,
+                           currentSettings.darkTime + currentSettings.sunset_offset,
+                           currentSettings);
+        }
+
+        // ─── Wait For Next Minute Tick Or Stop Event ────────────────────────────────
+        SYSTEMTIME st;
         GetLocalTime(&st);
         int msToNextMinute = (60 - st.wSecond) * 1000 - st.wMilliseconds;
         if (msToNextMinute < 50)
             msToNextMinute = 50;
 
+       prevMinutes = nowMinutes;
+
         DWORD wait = WaitForMultipleObjects(count, waits, FALSE, msToNextMinute);
         if (wait == WAIT_OBJECT_0)
         {
-            Logger::info(L"[LightSwitchService] Stop event triggered <EFBFBD> exiting worker loop.");
+            Logger::info(L"[LightSwitchService] Stop event triggered - exiting worker loop.");
             break;
         }
-        if (hParent && wait == WAIT_OBJECT_0 + 1) // parent process exited
+        if (hParent && wait == WAIT_OBJECT_0 + 1)
         {
-            Logger::info(L"[LightSwitchService] Parent process exited <EFBFBD> stopping service.");
+            Logger::info(L"[LightSwitchService] Parent process exited - stopping service.");
             break;
         }
-
     }
 
+cleanup:
     if (hManualOverride)
         CloseHandle(hManualOverride);
     if (hParent)
@@ -297,6 +480,54 @@ DWORD WINAPI ServiceWorkerThread(LPVOID lpParam)
     return 0;
 }
 
+void ApplyThemeNow()
+{
+    LightSwitchSettings::instance().LoadSettings();
+    const auto& settings = LightSwitchSettings::instance().settings();
+
+    SYSTEMTIME st;
+    GetLocalTime(&st);
+    int nowMinutes = st.wHour * 60 + st.wMinute;
+
+    bool shouldBeLight = false;
+    if (settings.lightTime < settings.darkTime)
+        shouldBeLight = (nowMinutes >= settings.lightTime && nowMinutes < settings.darkTime);
+    else
+        shouldBeLight = (nowMinutes >= settings.lightTime || nowMinutes < settings.darkTime);
+
+    bool isSystemCurrentlyLight = GetCurrentSystemTheme();
+    bool isAppsCurrentlyLight = GetCurrentAppsTheme();
+
+    Logger::info(L"[LightSwitchService] Applying (if needed) theme immediately due to schedule change.");
+
+    if (shouldBeLight)
+    {
+        if (settings.changeSystem && !isSystemCurrentlyLight)
+        {
+            SetSystemTheme(true);
+            Logger::info(L"[LightSwitchService] Changing system theme to light mode.");
+        }
+        if (settings.changeApps && !isAppsCurrentlyLight)
+        {
+            SetAppsTheme(true);
+            Logger::info(L"[LightSwitchService] Changing apps theme to light mode.");
+        }
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        if (settings.changeSystem && isSystemCurrentlyLight)
+        {
+            SetSystemTheme(false);
+            Logger::info(L"[LightSwitchService] Changing system theme to dark mode.");
+        }
+        if (settings.changeApps && isAppsCurrentlyLight)
+        {
+            SetAppsTheme(false);
+            Logger::info(L"[LightSwitchService] Changing apps theme to dark mode.");
+        }
+    }
+}
+
 int APIENTRY wWinMain(HINSTANCE, HINSTANCE, PWSTR, int)
 {
     if (powertoys_gpo::getConfiguredLightSwitchEnabledValue() == powertoys_gpo::gpo_rule_configured_disabled)

src/modules/LightSwitch/LightSwitchService/LightSwitchService.vcxproj

@@ -74,6 +74,7 @@
   </ItemDefinitionGroup>
   <ItemGroup>
     <ClCompile Include="LightSwitchService.cpp" />
+    <ClCompile Include="LightSwitchServiceObserver.cpp" />
     <ClCompile Include="LightSwitchSettings.cpp" />
     <ClCompile Include="SettingsConstants.cpp" />
     <ClCompile Include="ThemeHelper.cpp" />
@@ -84,6 +85,7 @@
     <ResourceCompile Include="LightSwitchService.rc" />
   </ItemGroup>
   <ItemGroup>
+    <ClInclude Include="LightSwitchServiceObserver.h" />
     <ClInclude Include="LightSwitchSettings.h" />
     <ClInclude Include="SettingsConstants.h" />
     <ClInclude Include="SettingsObserver.h" />

src/modules/LightSwitch/LightSwitchService/LightSwitchService.vcxproj.filters

@@ -33,6 +33,9 @@
     <ClCompile Include="WinHookEventIDs.cpp">
       <Filter>Source Files</Filter>
     </ClCompile>
+    <ClCompile Include="LightSwitchServiceObserver.cpp">
+      <Filter>Source Files</Filter>
+    </ClCompile>
   </ItemGroup>
   <ItemGroup>
     <ClInclude Include="ThemeScheduler.h">
@@ -53,6 +56,9 @@
     <ClInclude Include="WinHookEventIDs.h">
       <Filter>Header Files</Filter>
     </ClInclude>
+    <ClInclude Include="LightSwitchServiceObserver.h">
+      <Filter>Header Files</Filter>
+    </ClInclude>
   </ItemGroup>
   <ItemGroup>
     <Natvis Include="$(MSBuildThisFileDirectory)..\..\natvis\wil.natvis" />

src/modules/LightSwitch/LightSwitchService/LightSwitchServiceObserver.cpp

@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
+#include "LightSwitchServiceObserver.h"
+#include <logger.h>
+#include "LightSwitchSettings.h"
+
+// These are defined elsewhere in your service module (ServiceWorkerThread.cpp)
+extern int g_lastUpdatedDay;
+void ApplyThemeNow();
+
+void LightSwitchServiceObserver::SettingsUpdate(SettingId id)
+{
+    Logger::info(L"[LightSwitchService] Setting changed: {}", static_cast<int>(id));
+    g_lastUpdatedDay = -1;
+    ApplyThemeNow();
+}
+
+bool LightSwitchServiceObserver::WantsToBeNotified(SettingId id) const noexcept
+{
+    switch (id)
+    {
+    case SettingId::LightTime:
+    case SettingId::DarkTime:
+    case SettingId::ScheduleMode:
+    case SettingId::Sunrise_Offset:
+    case SettingId::Sunset_Offset:
+        return true;
+    default:
+        return false;
+    }
+}

src/modules/LightSwitch/LightSwitchService/LightSwitchServiceObserver.h

@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
+#pragma once
+
+#include "SettingsObserver.h"
+
+// The LightSwitchServiceObserver reacts when LightSwitchSettings changes.
+class LightSwitchServiceObserver : public SettingsObserver
+{
+public:
+    explicit LightSwitchServiceObserver(std::unordered_set<SettingId> observedSettings) :
+        SettingsObserver(std::move(observedSettings))
+    {
+    }
+
+    void SettingsUpdate(SettingId id) override;
+    bool WantsToBeNotified(SettingId id) const noexcept override;
+};

src/modules/LightSwitch/LightSwitchService/LightSwitchSettings.cpp

@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@
 #include <filesystem>
 #include <fstream>
 #include <WinHookEventIDs.h>
+#include <logger.h>
 
 using namespace std;
 
@@ -27,10 +28,21 @@ std::wstring LightSwitchSettings::GetSettingsFileName()
 
 void LightSwitchSettings::InitFileWatcher()
 {
-    const std::wstring& settingsFileName = GetSettingsFileName();
-    m_settingsFileWatcher = std::make_unique<FileWatcher>(settingsFileName, [&]() {
-        PostMessageW(HWND_BROADCAST, WM_PRIV_SETTINGS_CHANGED, NULL, NULL);
-    });
+    if (!m_settingsChangedEvent)
+    {
+        m_settingsChangedEvent = CreateEventW(nullptr, TRUE, FALSE, nullptr);
+    }
+
+    if (!m_settingsFileWatcher)
+    {
+        m_settingsFileWatcher = std::make_unique<FileWatcher>(
+            GetSettingsFileName(),
+            [this]() {
+                Logger::info(L"[LightSwitchSettings] Settings file changed, signaling event.");
+                LoadSettings();
+                SetEvent(m_settingsChangedEvent);
+            });
+    }
 }
 
 void LightSwitchSettings::AddObserver(SettingsObserver& observer)
@@ -54,6 +66,11 @@ void LightSwitchSettings::NotifyObservers(SettingId id) const
     }
 }
 
+HANDLE LightSwitchSettings::GetSettingsChangedEvent() const
+{
+    return m_settingsChangedEvent;
+}
+
 void LightSwitchSettings::LoadSettings()
 {
     try

src/modules/LightSwitch/LightSwitchService/LightSwitchSettings.h

@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ class SettingsObserver;
 
 enum class ScheduleMode
 {
+    Off,
     FixedHours,
     SunsetToSunrise
     // Add more in the future
@@ -28,7 +29,7 @@ inline std::wstring ToString(ScheduleMode mode)
     case ScheduleMode::SunsetToSunrise:
         return L"SunsetToSunrise";
     default:
-        return L"FixedHours";
+        return L"Off";
     }
 }
 
@@ -36,8 +37,10 @@ inline ScheduleMode FromString(const std::wstring& str)
 {
     if (str == L"SunsetToSunrise")
         return ScheduleMode::SunsetToSunrise;
-    else
+    if (str == L"FixedHours")
         return ScheduleMode::FixedHours;
+    else
+        return ScheduleMode::Off;
 }
 
 struct LightSwitchConfig
@@ -76,6 +79,8 @@ public:
 
     void LoadSettings();
 
+    HANDLE GetSettingsChangedEvent() const;
+
 private:
     LightSwitchSettings();
     ~LightSwitchSettings() = default;
@@ -85,4 +90,6 @@ private:
     std::unordered_set<SettingsObserver*> m_observers;
 
     void NotifyObservers(SettingId id) const;
+
+    HANDLE m_settingsChangedEvent = nullptr;
 };

src/modules/LightSwitch/LightSwitchService/SettingsObserver.h

@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@
 
 #include <unordered_set>
 #include "SettingsConstants.h"
+#include "LightSwitchSettings.h"
 
 class LightSwitchSettings;
 
@@ -22,7 +23,7 @@ public:
     // Override this in your class to respond to updates
     virtual void SettingsUpdate(SettingId type) {}
 
-    bool WantsToBeNotified(SettingId type) const noexcept
+    virtual bool WantsToBeNotified(SettingId type) const noexcept
     {
         return m_observedSettings.contains(type);
     }

src/modules/LightSwitch/LightSwitchService/ThemeHelper.cpp

@@ -1,8 +1,32 @@
 #include <windows.h>
+#include <logger/logger_settings.h>
+#include <logger/logger.h>
+#include <utils/logger_helper.h>
 #include "ThemeHelper.h"
 
 // Controls changing the themes.
 
+static void ResetColorPrevalence()
+{
+    HKEY hKey;
+    if (RegOpenKeyEx(HKEY_CURRENT_USER,
+                     L"Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Themes\\Personalize",
+                     0,
+                     KEY_SET_VALUE,
+                     &hKey) == ERROR_SUCCESS)
+    {
+        DWORD value = 0; // back to default value
+        RegSetValueEx(hKey, L"ColorPrevalence", 0, REG_DWORD, reinterpret_cast<const BYTE*>(&value), sizeof(value));
+        RegCloseKey(hKey);
+
+        SendMessageTimeout(HWND_BROADCAST, WM_SETTINGCHANGE, 0, reinterpret_cast<LPARAM>(L"ImmersiveColorSet"), SMTO_ABORTIFHUNG, 5000, nullptr);
+
+        SendMessageTimeout(HWND_BROADCAST, WM_THEMECHANGED, 0, 0, SMTO_ABORTIFHUNG, 5000, nullptr);
+
+        SendMessageTimeout(HWND_BROADCAST, WM_DWMCOLORIZATIONCOLORCHANGED, 0, 0, SMTO_ABORTIFHUNG, 5000, nullptr);
+    }
+}
+
 void SetAppsTheme(bool mode)
 {
     HKEY hKey;
@@ -35,6 +59,12 @@ void SetSystemTheme(bool mode)
         RegSetValueEx(hKey, L"SystemUsesLightTheme", 0, REG_DWORD, reinterpret_cast<const BYTE*>(&value), sizeof(value));
         RegCloseKey(hKey);
 
+        if (mode) // if are changing to light mode 
+        {
+            ResetColorPrevalence();
+            Logger::info(L"[LightSwitchService] Reset ColorPrevalence to default when switching to light mode.");
+        }
+
         SendMessageTimeout(HWND_BROADCAST, WM_SETTINGCHANGE, 0, reinterpret_cast<LPARAM>(L"ImmersiveColorSet"), SMTO_ABORTIFHUNG, 5000, nullptr);
 
         SendMessageTimeout(HWND_BROADCAST, WM_THEMECHANGED, 0, 0, SMTO_ABORTIFHUNG, 5000, nullptr);

src/modules/MouseUtils/FindMyMouse/FindMyMouse.cpp

@@ -189,7 +189,7 @@ bool SuperSonar<D>::Initialize(HINSTANCE hinst)
         return false;
     }
 
-    DWORD exStyle = WS_EX_TOOLWINDOW | Shim()->GetExtendedStyle();
+    DWORD exStyle = WS_EX_TRANSPARENT | WS_EX_LAYERED | WS_EX_TOOLWINDOW | Shim()->GetExtendedStyle();
     HWND created = CreateWindowExW(exStyle, className, windowTitle, WS_POPUP, CW_USEDEFAULT, 0, CW_USEDEFAULT, 0, m_hwndOwner, nullptr, hinst, this);
     if (!created)
     {

src/modules/MouseUtils/FindMyMouse/FindMyMouse.vcxproj

@@ -64,7 +64,6 @@
       <SDLCheck>true</SDLCheck>
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>_DEBUG;_WINDOWS;_USRDLL;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
       <ConformanceMode>true</ConformanceMode>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreadedDebug</RuntimeLibrary>
       <LanguageStandard>stdcpplatest</LanguageStandard>
     </ClCompile>
     <Link>
@@ -82,7 +81,6 @@
       <SDLCheck>true</SDLCheck>
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>NDEBUG;_WINDOWS;_USRDLL;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
       <ConformanceMode>true</ConformanceMode>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreaded</RuntimeLibrary>
       <LanguageStandard>stdcpplatest</LanguageStandard>
     </ClCompile>
     <Link>

src/modules/MouseUtils/MouseHighlighter/MouseHighlighter.vcxproj

@@ -48,7 +48,6 @@
       <SDLCheck>true</SDLCheck>
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>_DEBUG;_WINDOWS;_USRDLL;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
       <ConformanceMode>true</ConformanceMode>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreadedDebug</RuntimeLibrary>
       <LanguageStandard>stdcpplatest</LanguageStandard>
     </ClCompile>
     <Link>
@@ -66,7 +65,6 @@
       <SDLCheck>true</SDLCheck>
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>NDEBUG;_WINDOWS;_USRDLL;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
       <ConformanceMode>true</ConformanceMode>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreaded</RuntimeLibrary>
       <LanguageStandard>stdcpplatest</LanguageStandard>
     </ClCompile>
     <Link>

src/modules/MouseUtils/MouseJump/MouseJump.vcxproj

@@ -48,7 +48,6 @@
       <SDLCheck>true</SDLCheck>
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>_DEBUG;_WINDOWS;_USRDLL;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
       <ConformanceMode>true</ConformanceMode>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreadedDebug</RuntimeLibrary>
       <LanguageStandard>stdcpplatest</LanguageStandard>
     </ClCompile>
     <Link>
@@ -66,7 +65,6 @@
       <SDLCheck>true</SDLCheck>
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>NDEBUG;_WINDOWS;_USRDLL;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
       <ConformanceMode>true</ConformanceMode>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreaded</RuntimeLibrary>
       <LanguageStandard>stdcpplatest</LanguageStandard>
     </ClCompile>
     <Link>

src/modules/MouseUtils/MousePointerCrosshairs/MousePointerCrosshairs.vcxproj

@@ -49,7 +49,6 @@
       <SDLCheck>true</SDLCheck>
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>_DEBUG;_WINDOWS;_USRDLL;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
       <ConformanceMode>true</ConformanceMode>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreadedDebug</RuntimeLibrary>
       <LanguageStandard>stdcpplatest</LanguageStandard>
     </ClCompile>
     <Link>
@@ -67,7 +66,6 @@
       <SDLCheck>true</SDLCheck>
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>NDEBUG;_WINDOWS;_USRDLL;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
       <ConformanceMode>true</ConformanceMode>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreaded</RuntimeLibrary>
       <LanguageStandard>stdcpplatest</LanguageStandard>
     </ClCompile>
     <Link>

src/modules/MouseUtils/MousePointerCrosshairs/dllmain.cpp

@@ -14,6 +14,9 @@ extern void InclusiveCrosshairsRequestUpdatePosition();
 extern void InclusiveCrosshairsEnsureOn();
 extern void InclusiveCrosshairsEnsureOff();
 extern void InclusiveCrosshairsSetExternalControl(bool enabled);
+extern void InclusiveCrosshairsSetOrientation(CrosshairsOrientation orientation);
+extern bool InclusiveCrosshairsIsEnabled();
+extern void InclusiveCrosshairsSwitch();
 
 // Non-Localizable strings
 namespace
@@ -244,12 +247,19 @@ public:
             return false;
         }
 
-        if (hotkeyId == 0)
+        if (hotkeyId == 0) // Crosshairs activation
         {
+            // If gliding cursor is active, cancel it and activate crosshairs
+            if (m_glideState.load() != 0)
+            {
+                CancelGliding(true /*activateCrosshairs*/);
+                return true;
+            }
+            // Otherwise, normal crosshairs toggle
             InclusiveCrosshairsSwitch();
             return true;
         }
-        if (hotkeyId == 1)
+        if (hotkeyId == 1) // Gliding cursor activation
         {
             HandleGlidingHotkey();
             return true;
@@ -268,25 +278,44 @@ private:
         SendInput(2, inputs, sizeof(INPUT));
     }
 
-    // Cancel gliding without performing the final click (Escape handling)
-    void CancelGliding()
+    // Cancel gliding with option to activate crosshairs in user's preferred orientation
+    void CancelGliding(bool activateCrosshairs)
     {
         int state = m_glideState.load();
         if (state == 0)
         {
             return; // nothing to cancel
         }
+        
+        // Stop all gliding operations
         StopXTimer();
         StopYTimer();
         m_glideState = 0;
-        InclusiveCrosshairsEnsureOff();
+        UninstallKeyboardHook();
+        
+        // Reset crosshairs control and restore user settings
         InclusiveCrosshairsSetExternalControl(false);
+        InclusiveCrosshairsSetOrientation(m_inclusiveCrosshairsSettings.crosshairsOrientation);
+        
+        if (activateCrosshairs)
+        {
+            // User is switching to crosshairs mode - enable with their settings
+            InclusiveCrosshairsEnsureOn();
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            // User canceled (Escape) - turn off crosshairs completely
+            InclusiveCrosshairsEnsureOff();
+        }
+        
+        // Reset gliding state
         if (auto s = m_state)
         {
             s->xFraction = 0.0;
             s->yFraction = 0.0;
         }
-        Logger::debug("Gliding cursor cancelled via Escape key");
+        
+        Logger::debug("Gliding cursor cancelled (activateCrosshairs={})", activateCrosshairs ? 1 : 0);
     }
 
     // Stateless helpers operating on shared State
@@ -425,21 +454,22 @@ private:
         {
             return;
         }
-        // Simulate the AHK state machine
+        
         int state = m_glideState.load();
         switch (state)
         {
-        case 0:
+        case 0: // Starting gliding
         {
-            // For detect for cancel key
+            // Install keyboard hook for Escape cancellation
             InstallKeyboardHook();
-            // Ensure crosshairs on (do not toggle off if already on)
-            InclusiveCrosshairsEnsureOn();
-            // Disable internal mouse hook so we control position updates explicitly
+            
+            // Force crosshairs visible in BOTH orientation for gliding, regardless of user setting
+            // Set external control before enabling to prevent internal movement hook from attaching
             InclusiveCrosshairsSetExternalControl(true);
-            // Override crosshairs to show both for Gliding Cursor
             InclusiveCrosshairsSetOrientation(CrosshairsOrientation::Both);
+            InclusiveCrosshairsEnsureOn(); // Always ensure they are visible
 
+            // Initialize gliding state
             s->currentXPos = 0;
             s->currentXSpeed = s->fastHSpeed;
             s->xFraction = 0.0;
@@ -447,20 +477,17 @@ private:
             int y = GetSystemMetrics(SM_CYVIRTUALSCREEN) / 2;
             SetCursorPos(0, y);
             InclusiveCrosshairsRequestUpdatePosition();
+            
             m_glideState = 1;
             StartXTimer();
             break;
         }
-        case 1:
-        {
-            // Slow horizontal
+        case 1: // Slow horizontal
             s->currentXSpeed = s->slowHSpeed;
             m_glideState = 2;
             break;
-        }
-        case 2:
+        case 2: // Switch to vertical fast
         {
-            // Stop horizontal, start vertical (fast)
             StopXTimer();
             s->currentYSpeed = s->fastVSpeed;
             s->currentYPos = 0;
@@ -471,33 +498,37 @@ private:
             StartYTimer();
             break;
         }
-        case 3:
-        {
-            // Slow vertical
+        case 3: // Slow vertical
             s->currentYSpeed = s->slowVSpeed;
             m_glideState = 4;
             break;
-        }
-        case 4:
+        case 4: // Finalize (click and end)
         default:
         {
-            UninstallKeyboardHook();
-            // Stop vertical, click, turn crosshairs off, re-enable internal tracking, reset state
+            // Complete the gliding sequence
             StopYTimer();
             m_glideState = 0;
             LeftClick();
-            InclusiveCrosshairsEnsureOff();
+            
+            // Restore normal crosshairs operation and turn them off
             InclusiveCrosshairsSetExternalControl(false);
-            // Restore original crosshairs orientation setting
             InclusiveCrosshairsSetOrientation(m_inclusiveCrosshairsSettings.crosshairsOrientation);
-            s->xFraction = 0.0;
-            s->yFraction = 0.0;
+            InclusiveCrosshairsEnsureOff();
+            
+            UninstallKeyboardHook();
+            
+            // Reset state
+            if (auto sp = m_state)
+            {
+                sp->xFraction = 0.0;
+                sp->yFraction = 0.0;
+            }
             break;
         }
         }
     }
 
-    // Low-level keyboard hook procedures
+    // Low-level keyboard hook for Escape cancellation
     static LRESULT CALLBACK LowLevelKeyboardProc(int nCode, WPARAM wParam, LPARAM lParam)
     {
         if (nCode == HC_ACTION)
@@ -509,14 +540,11 @@ private:
                 {
                     if (inst->m_enabled && inst->m_glideState.load() != 0)
                     {
-                        inst->UninstallKeyboardHook();
-                        inst->CancelGliding();
+                        inst->CancelGliding(false); // Escape cancels without activating crosshairs
                     }
                 }
             }
         }
-
-        // Do not swallow Escape; pass it through
         return CallNextHookEx(nullptr, nCode, wParam, lParam);
     }
 

src/modules/MouseWithoutBorders/App/Class/Common.VK.cs

@@ -112,6 +112,7 @@ namespace MouseWithoutBorders
         internal const int WM_RBUTTONDBLCLK = 0x206;
         internal const int WM_MBUTTONDBLCLK = 0x209;
         internal const int WM_MOUSEWHEEL = 0x020A;
+        internal const int WM_MOUSEHWHEEL = 0x020E;
 
         internal const int WM_KEYDOWN = 0x100;
         internal const int WM_KEYUP = 0x101;

src/modules/MouseWithoutBorders/App/Class/InputSimulation.cs

@@ -204,6 +204,9 @@ namespace MouseWithoutBorders.Class
                 case Common.WM_MOUSEWHEEL:
                     mouse_input.mi.dwFlags |= (int)NativeMethods.MOUSEEVENTF.WHEEL;
                     break;
+                case Common.WM_MOUSEHWHEEL:
+                    mouse_input.mi.dwFlags |= (int)NativeMethods.MOUSEEVENTF.HWHEEL;
+                    break;
                 case Common.WM_XBUTTONUP:
                     mouse_input.mi.dwFlags |= (int)NativeMethods.MOUSEEVENTF.XUP;
                     break;

src/modules/MouseWithoutBorders/App/Class/NativeMethods.cs

@@ -556,6 +556,7 @@ namespace MouseWithoutBorders.Class
             XDOWN = 0x0080,
             XUP = 0x0100,
             WHEEL = 0x0800,
+            HWHEEL = 0x1000,
             VIRTUALDESK = 0x4000,
             ABSOLUTE = 0x8000,
         }

src/modules/NewPlus/NewShellExtensionContextMenu/NewShellExtensionContextMenu.vcxproj

@@ -67,8 +67,6 @@
       <EnableUAC>false</EnableUAC>
       <ModuleDefinitionFile>dll.def</ModuleDefinitionFile>
       <AdditionalDependencies>runtimeobject.lib;$(CoreLibraryDependencies)</AdditionalDependencies>
-      <IgnoreSpecificDefaultLibraries>
-      </IgnoreSpecificDefaultLibraries>
     </Link>
     <PreBuildEvent>
       <Command>del $(OutDir)\NewPlusPackage.msix /q
@@ -100,8 +98,6 @@ MakeAppx.exe pack /d . /p $(OutDir)NewPlusPackage.msix /nv</Command>
       <EnableUAC>false</EnableUAC>
       <ModuleDefinitionFile>dll.def</ModuleDefinitionFile>
       <AdditionalDependencies>runtimeobject.lib;$(CoreLibraryDependencies)</AdditionalDependencies>
-      <IgnoreSpecificDefaultLibraries>
-      </IgnoreSpecificDefaultLibraries>
     </Link>
     <PreBuildEvent>
       <Command>del $(OutDir)\NewPlusPackage.msix /q

src/modules/Workspaces/WorkspacesLauncher/WorkspacesLauncher.vcxproj

@@ -29,7 +29,6 @@
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>_DEBUG;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
       <Optimization>Disabled</Optimization>
       <SDLCheck>true</SDLCheck>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreadedDebug</RuntimeLibrary>
     </ClCompile>
     <Link>
       <GenerateDebugInformation>true</GenerateDebugInformation>
@@ -40,7 +39,6 @@
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>NDEBUG;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
       <Optimization>MaxSpeed</Optimization>
       <SDLCheck>false</SDLCheck>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreaded</RuntimeLibrary>
       <FunctionLevelLinking>true</FunctionLevelLinking>
       <IntrinsicFunctions>true</IntrinsicFunctions>
     </ClCompile>

src/modules/Workspaces/WorkspacesSnapshotTool/WorkspacesSnapshotTool.vcxproj

@@ -29,7 +29,6 @@
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>_DEBUG;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
       <Optimization>Disabled</Optimization>
       <SDLCheck>true</SDLCheck>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreadedDebug</RuntimeLibrary>
     </ClCompile>
     <Link>
       <GenerateDebugInformation>true</GenerateDebugInformation>
@@ -40,7 +39,6 @@
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>NDEBUG;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
       <Optimization>MaxSpeed</Optimization>
       <SDLCheck>false</SDLCheck>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreaded</RuntimeLibrary>
       <FunctionLevelLinking>true</FunctionLevelLinking>
       <IntrinsicFunctions>true</IntrinsicFunctions>
     </ClCompile>

src/modules/Workspaces/WorkspacesWindowArranger/WorkspacesWindowArranger.vcxproj

@@ -29,7 +29,6 @@
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>_DEBUG;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
       <Optimization>Disabled</Optimization>
       <SDLCheck>true</SDLCheck>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreadedDebug</RuntimeLibrary>
     </ClCompile>
     <Link>
       <GenerateDebugInformation>true</GenerateDebugInformation>
@@ -40,7 +39,6 @@
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>NDEBUG;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
       <Optimization>MaxSpeed</Optimization>
       <SDLCheck>false</SDLCheck>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreaded</RuntimeLibrary>
       <FunctionLevelLinking>true</FunctionLevelLinking>
       <IntrinsicFunctions>true</IntrinsicFunctions>
     </ClCompile>

src/modules/ZoomIt/ZoomIt/ZoomIt.vcxproj

@@ -81,7 +81,6 @@
       <Optimization>MaxSpeed</Optimization>
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>__ZOOMIT_POWERTOYS__;_UNICODE;UNICODE;WINVER=0x602;NDEBUG;_WIN32_WINNT=0x602;_WIN32_WINDOWS=0x501;WIN32;_WINDOWS;MSVC6=1;_CRT_SECURE_NO_DEPRECATE;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
       <StringPooling>true</StringPooling>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreaded</RuntimeLibrary>
       <FunctionLevelLinking>true</FunctionLevelLinking>
     </ClCompile>
     <ResourceCompile>
@@ -103,7 +102,6 @@
       <Optimization>MaxSpeed</Optimization>
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>__ZOOMIT_POWERTOYS__;_UNICODE;UNICODE;WINVER=0x602;NDEBUG;_WIN32_WINNT=0x602;_WIN32_WINDOWS=0x501;WIN32;_WINDOWS;MSVC6=1;_CRT_SECURE_NO_DEPRECATE;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
       <StringPooling>true</StringPooling>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreaded</RuntimeLibrary>
       <FunctionLevelLinking>true</FunctionLevelLinking>
     </ClCompile>
     <ResourceCompile>
@@ -126,7 +124,6 @@
       <Optimization>MaxSpeed</Optimization>
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>__ZOOMIT_POWERTOYS__;_UNICODE;UNICODE;WINVER=0x602;NDEBUG;_WIN32_WINNT=0x602;_WIN32_WINDOWS=0x501;WIN32;_WINDOWS;MSVC6=1;_CRT_SECURE_NO_DEPRECATE;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
       <StringPooling>true</StringPooling>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreaded</RuntimeLibrary>
       <FunctionLevelLinking>true</FunctionLevelLinking>
     </ClCompile>
     <ResourceCompile>
@@ -148,7 +145,6 @@
       <Optimization>Disabled</Optimization>
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>__ZOOMIT_POWERTOYS__;_UNICODE;UNICODE;WINVER=0x0602;_DEBUG;_WIN32_WINNT=0x602.MSVC6;_WIN32_WINDOWS=0x600;WIN32;_WINDOWS;_WIN32_WINNT=0x602;MSVC6=1;_CRT_SECURE_NO_DEPRECATE;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
       <BasicRuntimeChecks>EnableFastChecks</BasicRuntimeChecks>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreadedDebug</RuntimeLibrary>
     </ClCompile>
     <ResourceCompile>
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>_DEBUG;_M_IX86;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
@@ -169,7 +165,6 @@
       <Optimization>Disabled</Optimization>
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>__ZOOMIT_POWERTOYS__;_UNICODE;UNICODE;WINVER=0x0602;_DEBUG;_WIN32_WINNT=0x602.MSVC6;_WIN32_WINDOWS=0x600;WIN32;_WINDOWS;_WIN32_WINNT=0x602;MSVC6=1;_CRT_SECURE_NO_DEPRECATE;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
       <BasicRuntimeChecks>EnableFastChecks</BasicRuntimeChecks>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreadedDebug</RuntimeLibrary>
     </ClCompile>
     <ResourceCompile>
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>_DEBUG;_M_X64;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
@@ -191,7 +186,6 @@
       <Optimization>Disabled</Optimization>
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>__ZOOMIT_POWERTOYS__;_UNICODE;UNICODE;WINVER=0x0602;_DEBUG;_WIN32_WINNT=0x602.MSVC6;_WIN32_WINDOWS=0x600;WIN32;_WINDOWS;_WIN32_WINNT=0x602;MSVC6=1;_CRT_SECURE_NO_DEPRECATE;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
       <BasicRuntimeChecks>EnableFastChecks</BasicRuntimeChecks>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreadedDebug</RuntimeLibrary>
     </ClCompile>
     <ResourceCompile>
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>_DEBUG;_M_ARM64;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>

src/modules/alwaysontop/AlwaysOnTop/AlwaysOnTop.vcxproj

@@ -29,7 +29,6 @@
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>_DEBUG;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
       <Optimization>Disabled</Optimization>
       <SDLCheck>true</SDLCheck>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreadedDebug</RuntimeLibrary>
     </ClCompile>
     <Link>
       <GenerateDebugInformation>true</GenerateDebugInformation>
@@ -40,7 +39,6 @@
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>NDEBUG;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
       <Optimization>MaxSpeed</Optimization>
       <SDLCheck>false</SDLCheck>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreaded</RuntimeLibrary>
       <FunctionLevelLinking>true</FunctionLevelLinking>
       <IntrinsicFunctions>true</IntrinsicFunctions>
     </ClCompile>

src/modules/cmdpal/CmdPalKeyboardService/CmdPalKeyboardService.vcxproj

@@ -141,43 +141,4 @@
     <Error Condition="!Exists('..\..\..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.240111.5\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.props')" Text="$([System.String]::Format('$(ErrorText)', '..\..\..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.240111.5\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.props'))" />
     <Error Condition="!Exists('..\..\..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.240111.5\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.targets')" Text="$([System.String]::Format('$(ErrorText)', '..\..\..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.240111.5\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.targets'))" />
   </Target>
-
-  <!-- BEGIN common.build.post.props -->
-  <!--
-    The Hybrid CRT model statically links the runtime and STL and dynamically
-    links the UCRT instead of the VC++ CRT. The UCRT ships with Windows.
-    WinAppSDK asserts that this is "supported according to the CRT maintainer."
-
-    This must come before Microsoft.Cpp.targets because it manipulates ClCompile.RuntimeLibrary.
-  -->
-  <ItemDefinitionGroup Condition="'$(EnableHybridCRT)'=='true' and '$(Configuration)'=='Debug'">
-    <ClCompile>
-      <!-- We use MultiThreadedDebug, rather than MultiThreadedDebugDLL, to avoid DLL dependencies on VCRUNTIME140d.dll and MSVCP140d.dll. -->
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreadedDebug</RuntimeLibrary>
-    </ClCompile>
-    <Link>
-      <!-- Link statically against the runtime and STL, but link dynamically against the CRT by ignoring the static CRT
-           lib and instead linking against the Universal CRT DLL import library. This "hybrid" linking mechanism is
-           supported according to the CRT maintainer. Dynamic linking against the CRT makes the binaries a bit smaller
-           than they would otherwise be if the CRT, runtime, and STL were all statically linked in. -->
-      <IgnoreSpecificDefaultLibraries>%(IgnoreSpecificDefaultLibraries);libucrtd.lib</IgnoreSpecificDefaultLibraries>
-      <AdditionalOptions>%(AdditionalOptions) /defaultlib:ucrtd.lib</AdditionalOptions>
-    </Link>
-  </ItemDefinitionGroup>
-  <ItemDefinitionGroup Condition="'$(EnableHybridCRT)'=='true' and ('$(Configuration)'=='Release' or '$(Configuration)'=='AuditMode')">
-    <ClCompile>
-      <!-- We use MultiThreaded, rather than MultiThreadedDLL, to avoid DLL dependencies on VCRUNTIME140.dll and MSVCP140.dll. -->
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreaded</RuntimeLibrary>
-    </ClCompile>
-    <Link>
-      <!-- Link statically against the runtime and STL, but link dynamically against the CRT by ignoring the static CRT
-           lib and instead linking against the Universal CRT DLL import library. This "hybrid" linking mechanism is
-           supported according to the CRT maintainer. Dynamic linking against the CRT makes the binaries a bit smaller
-           than they would otherwise be if the CRT, runtime, and STL were all statically linked in. -->
-      <IgnoreSpecificDefaultLibraries>%(IgnoreSpecificDefaultLibraries);libucrt.lib</IgnoreSpecificDefaultLibraries>
-      <AdditionalOptions>%(AdditionalOptions) /defaultlib:ucrt.lib</AdditionalOptions>
-    </Link>
-  </ItemDefinitionGroup>
-  <!-- END common.build.post.props -->
-
 </Project>

src/modules/cmdpal/Core/Microsoft.CmdPal.Core.ViewModels/CommandItemViewModel.cs

@@ -306,6 +306,7 @@ public partial class CommandItemViewModel : ExtensionObjectViewModel, ICommandBa
                 Command.PropertyChanged -= Command_PropertyChanged;
                 Command = new(model.Command, PageContext);
                 Command.InitializeProperties();
+                Command.PropertyChanged += Command_PropertyChanged;
 
                 // Extensions based on Command Palette SDK < 0.3 CommandItem class won't notify when Title changes because Command
                 // or Command.Name change. This is a workaround to ensure that the Title is always up-to-date for extensions with old SDK.

src/modules/cmdpal/Core/Microsoft.CmdPal.Core.ViewModels/FiltersViewModel.cs

@@ -2,8 +2,10 @@
 // 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.Collections.Generic;
 using Microsoft.CmdPal.Core.ViewModels.Models;
 using Microsoft.CommandPalette.Extensions;
+using Microsoft.CommandPalette.Extensions.Toolkit;
 
 namespace Microsoft.CmdPal.Core.ViewModels;
 
@@ -13,6 +15,8 @@ public partial class FiltersViewModel : ExtensionObjectViewModel
 
     public string CurrentFilterId { get; private set; } = string.Empty;
 
+    public IFilterItemViewModel? CurrentFilter { get; private set; }
+
     public IFilterItemViewModel[] Filters { get; private set; } = [];
 
     public bool ShouldShowFilters => Filters.Length > 0;
@@ -30,11 +34,13 @@ public partial class FiltersViewModel : ExtensionObjectViewModel
             if (_filtersModel.Unsafe is not null)
             {
                 var filters = _filtersModel.Unsafe.GetFilters();
-                Filters = BuildFilters(filters ?? []);
-                UpdateProperty(nameof(Filters), nameof(ShouldShowFilters));
+                var currentFilterId = _filtersModel.Unsafe.CurrentFilterId ?? string.Empty;
 
-                CurrentFilterId = _filtersModel.Unsafe.CurrentFilterId ?? string.Empty;
-                UpdateProperty(nameof(CurrentFilterId));
+                var result = BuildFilters(filters ?? [], currentFilterId);
+                Filters = result.Items;
+                CurrentFilterId = currentFilterId;
+                CurrentFilter = result.Selected;
+                UpdateProperty(nameof(Filters), nameof(ShouldShowFilters), nameof(CurrentFilterId), nameof(CurrentFilter));
 
                 return;
             }
@@ -45,27 +51,48 @@ public partial class FiltersViewModel : ExtensionObjectViewModel
         }
 
         Filters = [];
-        UpdateProperty(nameof(Filters), nameof(ShouldShowFilters));
-
         CurrentFilterId = string.Empty;
-        UpdateProperty(nameof(CurrentFilterId));
+        CurrentFilter = null;
+        UpdateProperty(nameof(Filters), nameof(ShouldShowFilters), nameof(CurrentFilterId), nameof(CurrentFilter));
     }
 
-    private IFilterItemViewModel[] BuildFilters(IFilterItem[] filters)
+    private (IFilterItemViewModel[] Items, IFilterItemViewModel? Selected) BuildFilters(IFilterItem[] filters, string currentFilterId)
     {
-        return [..filters.Select<IFilterItem, IFilterItemViewModel>(filter =>
+        if (filters is null || filters.Length == 0)
+        {
+            return ([], null);
+        }
+
+        var items = new List<IFilterItemViewModel>(filters.Length);
+        FilterItemViewModel? firstFilterItem = null;
+        FilterItemViewModel? selectedFilterItem = null;
+
+        foreach (var filter in filters)
         {
             if (filter is IFilter filterItem)
             {
-                var filterItemViewModel = new FilterItemViewModel(filterItem!, PageContext);
+                var filterItemViewModel = new FilterItemViewModel(filterItem, PageContext);
                 filterItemViewModel.InitializeProperties();
-                return filterItemViewModel;
+
+                if (firstFilterItem is null)
+                {
+                    firstFilterItem = filterItemViewModel;
+                }
+
+                if (selectedFilterItem is null && filterItemViewModel.Id == currentFilterId)
+                {
+                    selectedFilterItem = filterItemViewModel;
+                }
+
+                items.Add(filterItemViewModel);
             }
             else
             {
-                return new SeparatorViewModel();
+                items.Add(new SeparatorViewModel());
             }
-        })];
+        }
+
+        return (items.ToArray(), selectedFilterItem ?? firstFilterItem);
     }
 
     public override void SafeCleanup()

src/modules/cmdpal/Core/Microsoft.CmdPal.Core.ViewModels/ListViewModel.cs

@@ -97,6 +97,17 @@ public partial class ListViewModel : PageViewModel, IDisposable
         EmptyContent = new(new(null), PageContext);
     }
 
+    private void FiltersPropertyChanged(object? sender, System.ComponentModel.PropertyChangedEventArgs e)
+    {
+        if (e.PropertyName == nameof(FiltersViewModel.Filters))
+        {
+            var filtersViewModel = sender as FiltersViewModel;
+            var hasFilters = filtersViewModel?.Filters.Length > 0;
+            HasFilters = hasFilters;
+            UpdateProperty(nameof(HasFilters));
+        }
+    }
+
     // TODO: Does this need to hop to a _different_ thread, so that we don't block the extension while we're fetching?
     private void Model_ItemsChanged(object sender, IItemsChangedEventArgs args) => FetchItems();
 
@@ -586,8 +597,11 @@ public partial class ListViewModel : PageViewModel, IDisposable
         EmptyContent = new(new(model.EmptyContent), PageContext);
         EmptyContent.SlowInitializeProperties();
 
+        Filters?.PropertyChanged -= FiltersPropertyChanged;
         Filters = new(new(model.Filters), PageContext);
-        Filters.InitializeProperties();
+        Filters?.PropertyChanged += FiltersPropertyChanged;
+
+        Filters?.InitializeProperties();
         UpdateProperty(nameof(Filters));
 
         FetchItems();
@@ -686,8 +700,10 @@ public partial class ListViewModel : PageViewModel, IDisposable
                 EmptyContent.SlowInitializeProperties();
                 break;
             case nameof(Filters):
+                Filters?.PropertyChanged -= FiltersPropertyChanged;
                 Filters = new(new(model.Filters), PageContext);
-                Filters.InitializeProperties();
+                Filters?.PropertyChanged += FiltersPropertyChanged;
+                Filters?.InitializeProperties();
                 break;
             case nameof(IsLoading):
                 UpdateEmptyContent();
@@ -757,6 +773,7 @@ public partial class ListViewModel : PageViewModel, IDisposable
             FilteredItems.Clear();
         }
 
+        Filters?.PropertyChanged -= FiltersPropertyChanged;
         Filters?.SafeCleanup();
 
         var model = _model.Unsafe;

src/modules/cmdpal/Core/Microsoft.CmdPal.Core.ViewModels/Messages/NavigatePageDownCommand.cs

@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
+// 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.
+
+namespace Microsoft.CmdPal.Core.ViewModels.Messages;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Used to navigate down one page in the page when pressing the PageDown key in the SearchBox.
+/// </summary>
+public record NavigatePageDownCommand
+{
+}

src/modules/cmdpal/Core/Microsoft.CmdPal.Core.ViewModels/Messages/NavigatePageUpCommand.cs

@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
+// 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.
+
+namespace Microsoft.CmdPal.Core.ViewModels.Messages;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Used to navigate up one page in the page when pressing the PageUp key in the SearchBox.
+/// </summary>
+public record NavigatePageUpCommand
+{
+}

src/modules/cmdpal/Core/Microsoft.CmdPal.Core.ViewModels/PageViewModel.cs

@@ -68,7 +68,9 @@ public partial class PageViewModel : ExtensionObjectViewModel, IPageContext
     // `IsLoading` property as a combo of this value and `IsInitialized`
     public bool ModelIsLoading { get; protected set; } = true;
 
-    public bool HasSearchBox { get; protected set; }
+    public bool HasSearchBox { get; protected set; } = true;
+
+    public bool HasFilters { get; protected set; }
 
     public IconInfoViewModel Icon { get; protected set; }
 

src/modules/cmdpal/Core/Microsoft.CmdPal.Core.ViewModels/ShellViewModel.cs

@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@
 // 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.ComponentModel;
 using CommunityToolkit.Mvvm.ComponentModel;
 using CommunityToolkit.Mvvm.Input;
 using CommunityToolkit.Mvvm.Messaging;
@@ -48,6 +49,9 @@ public partial class ShellViewModel : ObservableObject,
             var oldValue = _currentPage;
             if (SetProperty(ref _currentPage, value))
             {
+                oldValue.PropertyChanged -= CurrentPage_PropertyChanged;
+                value.PropertyChanged += CurrentPage_PropertyChanged;
+
                 if (oldValue is IDisposable disposable)
                 {
                     try
@@ -63,6 +67,14 @@ public partial class ShellViewModel : ObservableObject,
         }
     }
 
+    private void CurrentPage_PropertyChanged(object? sender, PropertyChangedEventArgs e)
+    {
+        if (e.PropertyName == nameof(PageViewModel.HasSearchBox))
+        {
+            IsSearchBoxVisible = CurrentPage.HasSearchBox;
+        }
+    }
+
     private IPage? _rootPage;
 
     private bool _isNested;

src/modules/cmdpal/CoreCommonProps.props

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+<Project>
   <Import Project="..\..\Common.Dotnet.CsWinRT.props" />
   <Import Project="..\..\Common.Dotnet.AotCompatibility.props" />
   <PropertyGroup>

src/modules/cmdpal/Microsoft.CmdPal.UI.ViewModels/ContentFormViewModel.cs

@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ public partial class ContentFormViewModel(IFormContent _form, WeakReference<IPag
         }
         catch (Exception ex)
         {
-            Logger.LogError("Error building card from template: {Message}", ex.Message);
+            Logger.LogError("Error building card from template", ex);
             error = ex;
             return false;
         }

src/modules/cmdpal/Microsoft.CmdPal.UI.ViewModels/Messages/ReloadFinishedMessage.cs

@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+// 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.
+
+namespace Microsoft.CmdPal.UI.ViewModels.Messages;
+
+public record ReloadFinishedMessage();

src/modules/cmdpal/Microsoft.CmdPal.UI.ViewModels/Properties/Resources.Designer.cs

@@ -410,5 +410,23 @@ namespace Microsoft.CmdPal.UI.ViewModels.Properties {
                 return ResourceManager.GetString("builtin_reload_subtitle", resourceCulture);
             }
         }
+        
+        /// <summary>
+        ///   Looks up a localized string similar to {0} extensions found.
+        /// </summary>
+        public static string builtin_settings_extension_n_extensions_found {
+            get {
+                return ResourceManager.GetString("builtin_settings_extension_n_extensions_found", resourceCulture);
+            }
+        }
+        
+        /// <summary>
+        ///   Looks up a localized string similar to {0} extensions installed.
+        /// </summary>
+        public static string builtin_settings_extension_n_extensions_installed {
+            get {
+                return ResourceManager.GetString("builtin_settings_extension_n_extensions_installed", resourceCulture);
+            }
+        }
     }
 }

src/modules/cmdpal/Microsoft.CmdPal.UI.ViewModels/Properties/Resources.resx

@@ -236,4 +236,10 @@
   <data name="builtin_home_name" xml:space="preserve">
     <value>Home</value>
   </data>
+  <data name="builtin_settings_extension_n_extensions_found" xml:space="preserve">
+    <value>{0} extensions found</value>
+  </data>
+  <data name="builtin_settings_extension_n_extensions_installed" xml:space="preserve">
+    <value>{0} extensions installed</value>
+  </data>
 </root>

src/modules/cmdpal/Microsoft.CmdPal.UI.ViewModels/SettingsExtensionsViewModel.cs

@@ -0,0 +1,144 @@
+// 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.Collections.ObjectModel;
+using System.Collections.Specialized;
+using System.Globalization;
+using System.Text;
+using CommunityToolkit.Mvvm.ComponentModel;
+using CommunityToolkit.Mvvm.Input;
+using CommunityToolkit.Mvvm.Messaging;
+
+using Microsoft.CmdPal.Core.ViewModels.Messages;
+using Microsoft.CmdPal.UI.ViewModels.Messages;
+using Microsoft.CommandPalette.Extensions.Toolkit;
+
+namespace Microsoft.CmdPal.UI.ViewModels;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Provides filtering over the list of provider settings view models.
+/// Intended to be used by the UI to bind a TextBox (SearchText) and an ItemsRepeater (FilteredProviders).
+/// </summary>
+public partial class SettingsExtensionsViewModel : ObservableObject
+{
+    private static readonly CompositeFormat LabelNumberExtensionFound
+        = CompositeFormat.Parse(Properties.Resources.builtin_settings_extension_n_extensions_found!);
+
+    private static readonly CompositeFormat LabelNumberExtensionInstalled
+        = CompositeFormat.Parse(Properties.Resources.builtin_settings_extension_n_extensions_installed!);
+
+    private readonly ObservableCollection<ProviderSettingsViewModel> _source;
+    private readonly TaskScheduler _uiScheduler;
+
+    public ObservableCollection<ProviderSettingsViewModel> FilteredProviders { get; } = [];
+
+    private string _searchText = string.Empty;
+
+    public string SearchText
+    {
+        get => _searchText;
+        set
+        {
+            if (_searchText != value)
+            {
+                _searchText = value;
+                OnPropertyChanged();
+                ApplyFilter();
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    public string ItemCounterText
+    {
+        get
+        {
+            var hasQuery = !string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(_searchText);
+            var count = hasQuery ? FilteredProviders.Count : _source.Count;
+            var format = hasQuery ? LabelNumberExtensionFound : LabelNumberExtensionInstalled;
+            return string.Format(CultureInfo.CurrentCulture, format, count);
+        }
+    }
+
+    public bool ShowManualReloadOverlay
+    {
+        get;
+        private set
+        {
+            if (field != value)
+            {
+                field = value;
+                OnPropertyChanged();
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    public bool ShowNoResultsPanel => !string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(_searchText) && FilteredProviders.Count == 0;
+
+    public bool HasResults => !ShowNoResultsPanel;
+
+    public IRelayCommand ReloadExtensionsCommand { get; }
+
+    public SettingsExtensionsViewModel(ObservableCollection<ProviderSettingsViewModel> source, TaskScheduler uiScheduler)
+    {
+        _source = source;
+        _uiScheduler = uiScheduler;
+        _source.CollectionChanged += Source_CollectionChanged;
+        ApplyFilter();
+
+        ReloadExtensionsCommand = new RelayCommand(ReloadExtensions);
+
+        WeakReferenceMessenger.Default.Register<ReloadFinishedMessage>(this, (_, _) =>
+        {
+            Task.Factory.StartNew(() => ShowManualReloadOverlay = false, CancellationToken.None, TaskCreationOptions.None, _uiScheduler);
+        });
+    }
+
+    private void Source_CollectionChanged(object? sender, NotifyCollectionChangedEventArgs e)
+    {
+        ApplyFilter();
+    }
+
+    private void ApplyFilter()
+    {
+        var query = _searchText;
+        var filtered = ListHelpers.FilterList(_source, query, Matches);
+        ListHelpers.InPlaceUpdateList(FilteredProviders, filtered);
+        OnPropertyChanged(nameof(ItemCounterText));
+        OnPropertyChanged(nameof(HasResults));
+        OnPropertyChanged(nameof(ShowNoResultsPanel));
+    }
+
+    private static int Matches(string query, ProviderSettingsViewModel item)
+    {
+        if (string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(query))
+        {
+            return 100;
+        }
+
+        return Contains(item.DisplayName, query)
+               || Contains(item.ExtensionName, query)
+               || Contains(item.ExtensionSubtext, query)
+            ? 100
+            : 0;
+    }
+
+    private static bool Contains(string? haystack, string needle)
+    {
+        return !string.IsNullOrEmpty(haystack) && haystack.Contains(needle, StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase);
+    }
+
+    [RelayCommand]
+    private void OpenStoreWithExtension(string? query)
+    {
+        const string extensionsAssocUri = "ms-windows-store://assoc/?Tags=AppExtension-com.microsoft.commandpalette";
+        ShellHelpers.OpenInShell(extensionsAssocUri);
+    }
+
+    private void ReloadExtensions()
+    {
+        ShowManualReloadOverlay = true;
+        WeakReferenceMessenger.Default.Send<ClearSearchMessage>();
+        WeakReferenceMessenger.Default.Send<ReloadCommandsMessage>();
+    }
+}

src/modules/cmdpal/Microsoft.CmdPal.UI.ViewModels/SettingsModel.cs

@@ -54,6 +54,8 @@ public partial class SettingsModel : ObservableObject
 
     public bool DisableAnimations { get; set; } = true;
 
+    public WindowPosition? LastWindowPosition { get; set; }
+
     // END SETTINGS
     ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 
@@ -191,6 +193,7 @@ public partial class SettingsModel : ObservableObject
 [JsonSerializable(typeof(bool))]
 [JsonSerializable(typeof(HistoryItem))]
 [JsonSerializable(typeof(SettingsModel))]
+[JsonSerializable(typeof(WindowPosition))]
 [JsonSerializable(typeof(AppStateModel))]
 [JsonSerializable(typeof(RecentCommandsManager))]
 [JsonSerializable(typeof(List<string>), TypeInfoPropertyName = "StringList")]
@@ -208,4 +211,5 @@ public enum MonitorBehavior
     ToPrimary = 1,
     ToFocusedWindow = 2,
     InPlace = 3,
+    ToLast = 4,
 }

src/modules/cmdpal/Microsoft.CmdPal.UI.ViewModels/SettingsViewModel.cs

@@ -140,6 +140,8 @@ public partial class SettingsViewModel : INotifyPropertyChanged
 
     public ObservableCollection<ProviderSettingsViewModel> CommandProviders { get; } = [];
 
+    public SettingsExtensionsViewModel Extensions { get; }
+
     public SettingsViewModel(SettingsModel settings, IServiceProvider serviceProvider, TaskScheduler scheduler)
     {
         _settings = settings;
@@ -155,6 +157,8 @@ public partial class SettingsViewModel : INotifyPropertyChanged
             var settingsModel = new ProviderSettingsViewModel(item, providerSettings, _serviceProvider);
             CommandProviders.Add(settingsModel);
         }
+
+        Extensions = new SettingsExtensionsViewModel(CommandProviders, scheduler);
     }
 
     private IEnumerable<CommandProviderWrapper> GetCommandProviders()

src/modules/cmdpal/Microsoft.CmdPal.UI.ViewModels/TopLevelCommandManager.cs

@@ -259,6 +259,9 @@ public partial class TopLevelCommandManager : ObservableObject,
 
         IsLoading = false;
 
+        // Send on the current thread; receivers should marshal to UI if needed
+        WeakReferenceMessenger.Default.Send<ReloadFinishedMessage>();
+
         return true;
     }
 

src/modules/cmdpal/Microsoft.CmdPal.UI.ViewModels/TopLevelViewModel.cs

@@ -219,7 +219,7 @@ public sealed partial class TopLevelViewModel : ObservableObject, IListItem
         {
             PropChanged?.Invoke(this, new PropChangedEventArgs(e.PropertyName));
 
-            if (e.PropertyName == "IsInitialized")
+            if (e.PropertyName is "IsInitialized" or nameof(CommandItemViewModel.Command))
             {
                 GenerateId();
 

src/modules/cmdpal/Microsoft.CmdPal.UI.ViewModels/WindowPosition.cs

@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+// 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.Collections.Generic;
+using System.Linq;
+using System.Text;
+using System.Threading.Tasks;
+
+namespace Microsoft.CmdPal.UI.ViewModels;
+
+public sealed class WindowPosition
+{
+    public int X { get; set; }
+
+    public int Y { get; set; }
+
+    public int Width { get; set; }
+
+    public int Height { get; set; }
+}

src/modules/cmdpal/Microsoft.CmdPal.UI/Assets/StoreLogo.dark.svg

@@ -0,0 +1,100 @@
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src/modules/cmdpal/Microsoft.CmdPal.UI/Controls/FiltersDropDown.xaml

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