fix build pipeline falied issue

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## Summary of the Pull Request
This pull request introduces an "artifact-based" mode for consuming the
Windows App SDK in CI pipelines, allowing builds to use NuGet packages
directly from Azure DevOps pipeline artifacts instead of public/internal
feeds. This is achieved by adding new parameters and logic to pipeline
YAML and PowerShell scripts, supporting scenarios where packages are not
yet published to a feed. The changes also improve robustness when
updating package versions and add documentation for authentication
requirements.

These changes make the pipeline more flexible and robust, enabling
builds to consume unreleased or pre-release packages directly from CI
artifacts, which is especially useful for testing and validation
scenarios.
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for new binaries
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installer](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/installer/PowerToysSetup/Product.wxs)
for new binaries and localization folder
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pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml)
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.claude/CLAUDE.md

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+../.github/copilot-instructions.md

.claude/agents

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+../.github/agents

.claude/commands

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+../.github/prompts

.claude/rules

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+../.github/instructions

.claude/skills

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+../.github/skills

.config/configuration.vsEnterprise.winget

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 # yaml-language-server: $schema=https://aka.ms/configuration-dsc-schema/0.2
-# Reference: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/doc/devdocs/readme.md#compiling-powertoys
+# Reference: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/doc/devdocs/readme.md#getting-started
 properties:
   resources:
     - resource: Microsoft.Windows.Settings/WindowsSettings
@@ -13,11 +13,11 @@ properties:
     - resource: Microsoft.WinGet.DSC/WinGetPackage
       id: vsPackage
       directives:
-        description: Install Visual Studio 2022 Enterprise (Any edition will work)
+        description: Install Visual Studio 2026 Enterprise (Any edition will work)
         # Requires elevation for the set operation
         securityContext: elevated
       settings:
-        id: Microsoft.VisualStudio.2022.Enterprise
+        id: Microsoft.VisualStudio.Enterprise
         source: winget
     - resource: Microsoft.VisualStudio.DSC/VSComponents
       dependsOn:
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ properties:
         securityContext: elevated
       settings:
         productId: Microsoft.VisualStudio.Product.Enterprise
-        channelId: VisualStudio.17.Release
+        channelId: VisualStudio.18.Release
         vsConfigFile: '${WinGetConfigRoot}\..\.vsconfig'
   configurationVersion: 0.2.0
 

.config/configuration.vsProfessional.winget

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 # yaml-language-server: $schema=https://aka.ms/configuration-dsc-schema/0.2
-# Reference: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/doc/devdocs/readme.md#compiling-powertoys
+# Reference: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/doc/devdocs/readme.md#getting-started
 properties:
   resources:
     - resource: Microsoft.Windows.Settings/WindowsSettings
@@ -13,11 +13,11 @@ properties:
     - resource: Microsoft.WinGet.DSC/WinGetPackage
       id: vsPackage
       directives:
-        description: Install Visual Studio 2022 Professional (Any edition will work)
+        description: Install Visual Studio 2026 Professional (Any edition will work)
         # Requires elevation for the set operation
         securityContext: elevated
       settings:
-        id: Microsoft.VisualStudio.2022.Professional
+        id: Microsoft.VisualStudio.Professional
         source: winget
     - resource: Microsoft.VisualStudio.DSC/VSComponents
       dependsOn:
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ properties:
         securityContext: elevated
       settings:
         productId: Microsoft.VisualStudio.Product.Professional
-        channelId: VisualStudio.17.Release
+        channelId: VisualStudio.18.Release
         vsConfigFile: '${WinGetConfigRoot}\..\.vsconfig'
   configurationVersion: 0.2.0
 

.config/configuration.winget

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 # yaml-language-server: $schema=https://aka.ms/configuration-dsc-schema/0.2
-# Reference: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/doc/devdocs/readme.md#compiling-powertoys
+# Reference: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/doc/devdocs/readme.md#getting-started
 properties:
   resources:
     - resource: Microsoft.Windows.Settings/WindowsSettings
@@ -13,11 +13,11 @@ properties:
     - resource: Microsoft.WinGet.DSC/WinGetPackage
       id: vsPackage
       directives:
-        description: Install Visual Studio 2022 Community (Any edition will work)
+        description: Install Visual Studio 2026 Community (Any edition will work)
         # Requires elevation for the set operation
         securityContext: elevated
       settings:
-        id: Microsoft.VisualStudio.2022.Community
+        id: Microsoft.VisualStudio.Community
         source: winget
     - resource: Microsoft.VisualStudio.DSC/VSComponents
       dependsOn:
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ properties:
         securityContext: elevated
       settings:
         productId: Microsoft.VisualStudio.Product.Community
-        channelId: VisualStudio.17.Release
+        channelId: VisualStudio.18.Release
         vsConfigFile: '${WinGetConfigRoot}\..\.vsconfig'
   configurationVersion: 0.2.0
 

.github/actions/spell-check/allow/code.txt

@@ -38,6 +38,7 @@ Gbps
 gcode
 Heatshrink
 Mbits
+Kbits
 MBs
 mkv
 msix
@@ -97,6 +98,7 @@ Yubico
 Perplexity
 Groq
 svgl
+devhome
 
 # KEYS
 
@@ -322,6 +324,7 @@ REGSTR
 
 # Misc Win32 APIs and PInvokes
 INVOKEIDLIST
+MEMORYSTATUSEX
 
 # PowerRename metadata pattern abbreviations (used in tests and regex patterns)
 DDDD
@@ -342,3 +345,7 @@ reportbug
 #ffmpeg
 crf
 nostdin
+
+# Performance counter keys
+engtype
+Nonpaged

.github/actions/spell-check/allow/names.txt

@@ -192,6 +192,7 @@ ycv
 yeelam
 Yuniardi
 yuyoyuppe
+zadjii
 Zeol
 Zhao
 Zhaopeng
@@ -206,6 +207,7 @@ Bilibili
 BVID
 capturevideosample
 cmdow
+Contoso
 Controlz
 cortana
 devhints
@@ -228,6 +230,7 @@ regedit
 roslyn
 Skia
 Spotify
+taskmgr
 tldr
 Vanara
 wangyi
@@ -243,4 +246,3 @@ xamlstyler
 Xavalon
 Xbox
 Youdao
-zadjii

.github/actions/spell-check/allow/zoomit.txt

@@ -0,0 +1,63 @@
+acq
+APPLYTOSUBMENUS
+AUDCLNT
+bitmaps
+BUFFERFLAGS
+centiseconds
+Ctl
+CTLCOLOR
+CTLCOLORBTN
+CTLCOLORDLG
+CTLCOLOREDIT
+CTLCOLORLISTBOX
+CTrim
+DFCS
+dlg
+dlu
+DONTCARE
+DRAWITEM
+DRAWITEMSTRUCT
+DWLP
+EDITCONTROL
+ENABLEHOOK
+FDE
+GETCHANNELRECT
+GETCHECK
+GETTHUMBRECT
+GIFs
+HTBOTTOMRIGHT
+HTHEME
+KSDATAFORMAT
+LEFTNOWORDWRAP
+letterbox
+lld
+logfont
+lround
+MENUINFO
+mic
+MMRESULT
+OWNERDRAW
+PBGRA
+pfdc
+playhead
+pwfx
+quantums
+REFKNOWNFOLDERID
+reposted
+SCROLLSIZEGRIP
+SETDEFID
+SETRECT
+SHAREMODE
+SHAREVIOLATION
+STREAMFLAGS
+submix
+tci
+TEXTMETRIC
+tme
+TRACKMOUSEEVENT
+Unadvise
+WASAPI
+WAVEFORMATEX
+WAVEFORMATEXTENSIBLE
+wil
+WMU

.github/actions/spell-check/candidate.patterns

@@ -565,7 +565,7 @@ perl(?:\s+-[a-zA-Z]\w*)+
 regexp?\.MustCompile\((?:`[^`]*`|".*"|'.*')\)
 
 # regex choice
-\(\?:[^)]+\|[^)]+\)
+# \(\?:[^)]+\|[^)]+\)
 
 # proto
 ^\s*(\w+)\s\g{-1} =

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

@@ -101,11 +101,17 @@
 ^doc/devdocs/akaLinks\.md$
 ^NOTICE\.md$
 ^src/common/CalculatorEngineCommon/exprtk\.hpp$
+^src/common/UnitTests-CommonUtils/
 ^src/common/ManagedCommon/ColorFormatHelper\.cs$
 ^src/common/notifications/BackgroundActivatorDLL/cpp\.hint$
 ^src/common/sysinternals/Eula/
+^src/modules/cmdpal/Tests/Microsoft\.CommandPalette\.Extensions\.Toolkit\.UnitTests/FuzzyMatcherComparisonTests.cs$
+^src/modules/cmdpal/Tests/Microsoft\.CommandPalette\.Extensions\.Toolkit\.UnitTests/FuzzyMatcherDiacriticsTests.cs$
 ^src/modules/cmdpal/doc/initial-sdk-spec/list-elements-mock-002\.pdn$
 ^src/modules/cmdpal/ext/SamplePagesExtension/Pages/SampleMarkdownImagesPage\.cs$
+^src/modules/cmdpal/Microsoft\.CmdPal\.UI/Settings/InternalPage\.SampleData\.cs$
+^src/modules/cmdpal/Tests/Microsoft\.CmdPal\.Core\.Common\.UnitTests/.*\.TestData\.cs$
+^src/modules/cmdpal/Tests/Microsoft\.CmdPal\.Core\.Common\.UnitTests/Text/.*\.cs$
 ^src/modules/colorPicker/ColorPickerUI/Shaders/GridShader\.cso$
 ^src/modules/launcher/Plugins/Microsoft\.PowerToys\.Run\.Plugin\.TimeDate/Properties/
 ^src/modules/MouseUtils/MouseJumpUI/MainForm\.resx$

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

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 ACCESSTOKEN
 acfs
 ACIE
+ACR
 AClient
 AColumn
 acrt
@@ -22,7 +23,6 @@ ADate
 ADDSTRING
 ADDUNDORECORD
 ADifferent
-adjacents
 ADMINS
 adml
 admx
@@ -45,6 +45,7 @@ ALLCHILDREN
 ALLINPUT
 Allman
 Allmodule
+ALLNOISE
 ALLOWUNDO
 ALLVIEW
 ALPHATYPE
@@ -58,7 +59,6 @@ AOC
 aocfnapldcnfbofgmbbllojgocaelgdd
 AOklab
 aot
-APARTMENTTHREADED
 APeriod
 apicontract
 apidl
@@ -96,6 +96,7 @@ asf
 Ashcraft
 AShortcut
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 AUTOBUDDY
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+Badmode
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@@ -130,6 +136,7 @@ bezelled
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+BIGGERSIZEOK
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@@ -190,10 +197,12 @@ Canvascustomlayout
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 CAPTURECHANGED
 CARETBLINKING
+carlos
 Carlseibert
 CAtl
 caub
 CBN
+Cds
 cch
 CCHDEVICENAME
 CCHFORMNAME
@@ -209,24 +218,27 @@ certmgr
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 CHANGECBCHAIN
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+chatasweetie
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 CHILDWINDOW
 CHOOSEFONT
+Chunghwa
 CIBUILD
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 CLIPBOARDUPDATE
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 CSearch
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 CSRW
 CStyle
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 DCOM
 DComposition
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+DELA
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 DELETESCANS
 DEMOTYPE
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+DEVINTERFACE
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+digicert
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 DISABLENOSCROLL
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 DISPLAYCHANGE
-DISPLAYCONFIG
+displayconfig
 DISPLAYFLAGS
 DISPLAYFREQUENCY
 displayname
 DISPLAYORIENTATION
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 Dlg
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-DLGMODALFRAME
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+Dmdo
 DNLEN
 DONOTROUND
 DONTVALIDATEPATH
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 DPSAPI
 DQTAT
 DQTYPE
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 EDITSHORTCUTS
 EDITTEXT
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-EOAC
 EPO
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+EProvider
 ERASEBKGND
 EREOF
 EResize
@@ -544,7 +579,7 @@ fdx
 FErase
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-FInc
+FFh
 Figma
 FILEEXPLORER
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@@ -565,6 +600,7 @@ FILESYSPATH
 Filetime
 FILEVERSION
 FILTERMODE
+FInc
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 findmymouse
 FIXEDFILEINFO
@@ -586,11 +622,13 @@ formatetc
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 FROMTOUCH
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 GPOCA
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 GWLP
 GWLSTYLE
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+Hann
+Hantai
 Hanzi
 Hardlines
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@@ -666,13 +707,14 @@ HCRYPTPROV
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+HDEVNOTIFY
 hdr
 hdrop
 hdwwiz
 Helpline
 helptext
-HGFE
 hgdiobj
+HGFE
 hglobal
 hhk
 HHmmssfff
@@ -702,6 +744,7 @@ HKPD
 HKU
 HMD
 hmenu
+HMON
 hmodule
 hmonitor
 homies
@@ -719,6 +762,7 @@ hotkeys
 hotlight
 hotspot
 HPAINTBUFFER
+HPhysical
 HRAWINPUT
 hredraw
 hres
@@ -729,6 +773,7 @@ hsb
 HSCROLL
 hsi
 HSpeed
+HSync
 HTCLIENT
 hthumbnail
 HTOUCHINPUT
@@ -738,6 +783,7 @@ HVal
 HValue
 Hvci
 hwb
+HWP
 HWHEEL
 HWINEVENTHOOK
 hwnd
@@ -748,9 +794,10 @@ HWNDPARENT
 HWNDPREV
 hyjiacan
 IAI
+icf
 ICONERROR
 ICONLOCATION
-icf
+ICONONLY
 IDCANCEL
 IDD
 idk
@@ -794,6 +841,7 @@ INITTOLOGFONTSTRUCT
 INLINEPREFIX
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+Innolux
 INPC
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 INPUTHARDWARE
@@ -835,19 +883,21 @@ istep
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 ITHUMBNAIL
 IUI
+IVO
 IUWP
 IWIC
 jeli
 jfif
 jgeosdfsdsgmkedfgdfgdfgbkmhcgcflmi
 jjw
-JOBOBJECT
 jobject
+JOBOBJECT
 jpe
 jpnime
 Jsons
 jsonval
 jxr
+Kantai
 keybd
 KEYBDDATA
 KEYBDINPUT
@@ -869,6 +919,7 @@ KILLFOCUS
 killrunner
 kmph
 kvp
+KVM
 Kybd
 LARGEICON
 lastcodeanalysissucceeded
@@ -884,12 +935,15 @@ Lclean
 Ldone
 Ldr
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 LEFTSCROLLBAR
 LEFTTEXT
-leftclick
 LError
 LEVELID
 LExit
+Lenovo
+LGD
+LFU
 lhwnd
 LIBFUZZER
 LIBID
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 LPBITMAPINFOHEADER
 LPCFHOOKPROC
+lpch
 LPCITEMIDLIST
 LPCLSID
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 LPCMINVOKECOMMANDINFO
 LPCREATESTRUCT
@@ -947,6 +1001,7 @@ LPMONITORINFO
 LPOSVERSIONINFOEXW
 LPQUERY
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+LPrivate
 LPSAFEARRAY
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@@ -956,7 +1011,6 @@ lptpm
 LPTR
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-LPrivate
 LPW
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 MAPVK
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 MBR
 Mbuttondown
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 MDICHILD
 MDL
 mdtext
 mdtxt
 mdwn
+mccs
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-mcp
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 MENUITEMINFO
 MENUITEMINFOW
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 Metadatas
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+metapackage
 mfc
 Mgmt
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 Minimizable
 MINIMIZEBOX
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 MINIMIZEEND
 MINIMIZESTART
 MINMAXINFO
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+modelcontextprotocol
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 MONITORENUMPROC
 MONITORINFO
@@ -1062,7 +1120,8 @@ mouseutils
 MOVESIZEEND
 MOVESIZESTART
 MRM
-MRT
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+mrt
 mru
 MSAL
 msc
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 Mso
 msrc
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+mswhql
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-mstsc
 MTND
 MULTIPLEUSE
 multizone
@@ -1099,12 +1159,13 @@ muxxc
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 MVPs
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-myorg
-myrepo
 MVVMTK
 MWBEx
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+myorg
+myrepo
 NAMECHANGE
+Nanjing
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 NCACTIVATE
@@ -1173,6 +1234,7 @@ NOMCX
 NOMINMAX
 NOMIRRORBITMAP
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 NOTIFYICONDATAW
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+Notopmost
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+Notupdated
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 NOTXORPEN
 nowarn
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-ollama
-onnx
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 OPTIMIZEFORINVOKE
+Optronics
 ORPHANEDDIALOGTITLE
 ORSCANS
 oss
@@ -1284,6 +1348,7 @@ PATINVERT
 PATPAINT
 pbc
 pbi
+PBP
 PBlob
 pbrush
 pcb
@@ -1298,6 +1363,7 @@ PDBs
 PDEVMODE
 pdisp
 PDLL
+pdmodels
 pdo
 pdto
 pdtobj
@@ -1320,12 +1386,13 @@ pguid
 phbm
 phbmp
 phicon
+PHL
 Photoshop
 phwnd
 pici
 pidl
 PIDLIST
-PII
+pii
 pinfo
 pinvoke
 pipename
@@ -1352,6 +1419,8 @@ Popups
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 POSITIONITEM
 POWERBROADCAST
+powerdisplay
+POWERDISPLAYMODULEINTERFACE
 POWERRENAMECONTEXTMENU
 powerrenameinput
 POWERRENAMETEST
@@ -1406,6 +1475,7 @@ projectname
 PROPERTYKEY
 Propset
 PROPVARIANT
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 PRTL
 prvpane
 psapi
@@ -1428,17 +1498,22 @@ psz
 ptb
 ptc
 PTCHAR
+ptcontrols
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 PTOKEN
 PToy
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+pvct
 PWAs
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 PWSTR
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 pwtd
+Qdc
 QDC
+qdc
+QDS
 qit
 QITAB
 QITABENT
@@ -1456,6 +1531,7 @@ randi
 RAquadrant
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 RAWINPUTDEVICE
 RAWINPUTHEADER
 RAWMODE
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 Rbuttondown
 rclsid
 RCZOOMIT
-remotedesktop
 rdp
 RDW
 READMODE
@@ -1483,7 +1558,9 @@ regfile
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 REGISTRYHEADER
 REGISTRYPREVIEWEXT
+registryroot
 regkey
+regroot
 regsvr
 REINSTALLMODE
 releaseblog
@@ -1493,6 +1570,7 @@ remappings
 REMAPSUCCESSFUL
 REMAPUNSUCCESSFUL
 Remotable
+remotedesktop
 remoteip
 Removelnk
 renamable
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 RKey
 RNumber
-rop
 rollups
+rop
 ROUNDSMALL
 ROWSETEXT
 rpcrt
@@ -1659,6 +1737,7 @@ sigdn
 Signedness
 SIGNINGSCENARIO
 signtool
+SIIGBF
 SINGLEKEY
 sipolicy
 SIZEBOX
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 sse
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+Ssn
 sszzz
 STACKFRAME
 stackoverflow
@@ -1722,6 +1802,7 @@ STARTUPINFOW
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 STATFLAG
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 STATSTG
 stdafx
@@ -1758,6 +1839,7 @@ subkeys
 sublang
 SUBMODULEUPDATE
 subresource
+swp
 Superbar
 sut
 svchost
@@ -1786,8 +1868,7 @@ SYSKEY
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 SYSKEYUP
 SYSLIB
-SYSMENU
-Sysmenu
+sysmenu
 systemai
 SYSTEMAPPS
 SYSTEMMODAL
@@ -1822,12 +1903,15 @@ TEXTBOXNEWLINE
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 TEXTINCLUDE
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+tgamma
 tgz
 THEMECHANGED
 themeresources
 THH
 THICKFRAME
+Thickframe
 THISCOMPONENT
+Tianma
 throughs
 TILEDWINDOW
 TILLSON
@@ -1891,9 +1975,9 @@ uitests
 UITo
 ULONGLONG
 Ultrawide
-ums
 UMax
 UMin
+ums
 uncompilable
 UNCPRIORITY
 UNDNAME
@@ -1908,13 +1992,13 @@ UNLEN
 UNORM
 unremapped
 Unsubscribes
+unsubscribes
 unvirtualized
 unwide
 unzoom
 UOffset
 UOI
 UPDATENOW
-UPDATEREGISTRY
 updown
 UPGRADINGPRODUCTCODE
 upscaling
@@ -1941,6 +2025,8 @@ vcamp
 vcenter
 vcgtq
 VCINSTALLDIR
+vcp
+vcpname
 Vcpkg
 VCRT
 vcruntime
@@ -1953,6 +2039,8 @@ VERIFYCONTEXT
 VERSIONINFO
 VERTRES
 VERTSIZE
+VESA
+vesa
 VFT
 vget
 vgetq
@@ -1984,6 +2072,7 @@ VSM
 vso
 vsonline
 VSpeed
+VSync
 vstemplate
 vstest
 VSTHRD
@@ -2025,7 +2114,7 @@ winapi
 winappsdk
 windir
 WINDOWCREATED
-WINDOWEDGE
+windowedge
 WINDOWINFO
 WINDOWNAME
 WINDOWPLACEMENT
@@ -2049,12 +2138,12 @@ WINL
 winlogon
 winmd
 winml
-WINNT
 winres
 winrt
 winsdk
 winsta
 WINTHRESHOLD
+WINNT
 WINVER
 winxamlmanager
 withinrafael
@@ -2066,6 +2155,7 @@ WKSG
 Wlkr
 wmain
 Wman
+wmi
 WMI
 WMICIM
 wmimgmt
@@ -2078,6 +2168,7 @@ WNDCLASSEX
 WNDCLASSEXW
 WNDCLASSW
 WNDPROC
+Wndproc
 wnode
 wom
 WORKSPACESEDITOR
@@ -2155,6 +2246,7 @@ YSpeed
 YStr
 YTimer
 YVIRTUALSCREEN
+zamora
 ZEROINIT
 zonability
 zonable

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

@@ -274,5 +274,18 @@ St&yle
 # 0x6f677548 is user name but user folder causes a flag
 \bx6f677548\b
 
+# Windows API constants and hardware interface terms
+\bCOINIT[_A-Z]*\b
+\bEOAC[_A-Z]*\b
+\b(?:RPC_C_AUTHN_)?WINNT\b
+\bUPDATEREGISTRY\b
+\b(?:CDS_)?UPDATEREGISTRY\b
+
+# Display interface terms (HDMI, DVI, DisplayPort)
+\b(?:HDMI|DVI|DisplayPort)(?:-\d+)?\b
+
+# 2D Region struct names
+\bDisplayConfig2?D?Region\b
+
 # Microsoft Store URLs and product IDs
 ms-windows-store://\S+

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

@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 ---
 agent: 'agent'
-model: 'GPT-5.1-Codex-Max'
 description: 'Generate an 80-character git commit title for the local diff'
 ---
 

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

@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 ---
 agent: 'agent'
-model: 'GPT-5.1-Codex-Max'
 description: 'Generate a PowerToys-ready pull request description from the local diff'
 ---
 

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

@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 ---
 agent: 'agent'
-model: 'GPT-5.1-Codex-Max'
 description: 'Execute the fix for a GitHub issue using the previously generated implementation plan'
 ---
 

.github/prompts/fix-pr-active-comments.prompt.md

@@ -0,0 +1,70 @@
+---
+description: 'Fix active pull request comments with scoped changes'
+name: 'fix-pr-active-comments'
+agent: 'agent'
+argument-hint: 'PR number or active PR URL'
+---
+
+# Fix Active PR Comments
+
+## Mission
+Resolve active pull request comments by applying only simple fixes. For complex refactors, write a plan instead of changing code.
+
+## Scope & Preconditions
+- You must have an active pull request context or a provided PR number.
+- Only implement simple changes. Do not implement large refactors.
+- If required context is missing, request it and stop.
+
+## Inputs
+- Required: ${input:pr_number:PR number or URL}
+- Optional: ${input:comment_scope:files or areas to focus on}
+- Optional: ${input:fixing_guidelines:additional fixing guidelines from the user}
+
+## Workflow
+1. Locate all active (unresolved) PR review comments for the given PR.
+2. For each comment, classify the change scope:
+   - Simple change: limited edits, localized fix, low risk, no broad redesign.
+   - Large refactor: multi-file redesign, architecture change, or risky behavior change.
+3. For each large refactor request:
+   - Do not modify code.
+   - Write a planning document to Generated Files/prReview/${input:pr_number}/fixPlan/.
+4. For each simple change request:
+   - Implement the fix with minimal edits.
+   - Run quick checks if needed.
+   - Commit and push the change.
+5. For comments that seem invalid, unclear, or not applicable (even if simple):
+   - Do not change code.
+   - Add the item to a summary table in Generated Files/prReview/${input:pr_number}/fixPlan/overview.md.
+   - Consult back to the end user in a friendly, polite tone.
+6. Respond to each comment that you fixed:
+   - Reply in the active conversation.
+   - Use a polite or friendly tone.
+   - Keep the response under 200 words.
+   - Resolve the comment after replying.
+
+## Output Expectations
+- Simple fixes: code changes committed and pushed.
+- Large refactors: a plan file saved to Generated Files/prReview/${input:pr_number}/fixPlan/.
+- Invalid or unclear comments: captured in Generated Files/prReview/${input:pr_number}/fixPlan/overview.md.
+- Each fixed comment has a reply under 200 words and is resolved.
+
+## Plan File Template
+Use this template for each large refactor item:
+
+# Fix Plan: <short title>
+
+## Context
+- Comment link:
+- Impacted areas:
+
+## Overview Table Template
+Use this table in Generated Files/prReview/${input:pr_number}/fixPlan/overview.md:
+
+| Comment link | Summary | Reason not applied | Suggested follow-up |
+| --- | --- | --- | --- |
+|  |  |  |  |
+
+## Quality Assurance
+- Verify plan file path exists.
+- Ensure no code changes were made for large refactor items.
+- Confirm replies are under 200 words and comments are resolved.

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

@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 ---
 agent: 'agent'
-model: 'GPT-5.1-Codex-Max'
 description: 'Resolve Code scanning / check-spelling comments on the active PR'
 ---
 

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

@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 ---
 agent: 'agent'
-model: 'GPT-5.1-Codex-Max'
 description: 'Review a GitHub issue, score it (0-100), and generate an implementation plan'
 ---
 

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

@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 ---
 agent: 'agent'
-model: 'GPT-5.1-Codex-Max'
 description: 'Perform a comprehensive PR review with per-step Markdown and machine-readable outputs'
 ---
 

.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json

@@ -127,6 +127,7 @@
 
             "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.QuickAccess.dll",
             "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.QuickAccess.exe",
+            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.Common.UI.Controls.dll",
             "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.Settings.UI.Controls.dll",
 
             "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.EnvironmentVariablesModuleInterface.dll",
@@ -210,6 +211,11 @@
             "PowerToys.PowerAccentModuleInterface.dll",
             "PowerToys.PowerAccentKeyboardService.dll",
 
+            "PowerToys.PowerDisplayModuleInterface.dll",
+            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.PowerDisplay.dll",
+            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.PowerDisplay.exe",
+            "PowerDisplay.Lib.dll",
+
             "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.PowerRenameExt.dll",
             "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.PowerRename.exe",
             "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.PowerRenameContextMenu.dll",
@@ -378,6 +384,8 @@
                 "UnitsNet.dll",
                 "UtfUnknown.dll",
                 "Wpf.Ui.dll",
+                "WmiLight.dll",
+                "WmiLight.Native.dll",
                 "Shmuelie.WinRTServer.dll",
                 "ToolGood.Words.Pinyin.dll"
             ],

.pipelines/UpdateVersions.ps1

@@ -13,9 +13,36 @@ Param(
 
   # Root folder Path for processing
   [Parameter(Mandatory=$False,Position=4)]
-  [string]$sourceLink = "https://microsoft.pkgs.visualstudio.com/ProjectReunion/_packaging/Project.Reunion.nuget.internal/nuget/v3/index.json"
+  [string]$sourceLink = "https://microsoft.pkgs.visualstudio.com/ProjectReunion/_packaging/Project.Reunion.nuget.internal/nuget/v3/index.json",
+
+  # Use Azure Pipeline artifact as source for metapackage
+  [Parameter(Mandatory=$False,Position=5)]
+  [boolean]$useArtifactSource = $False,
+
+  # Azure DevOps organization URL
+  [Parameter(Mandatory=$False,Position=6)]
+  [string]$azureDevOpsOrg = "https://dev.azure.com/microsoft",
+
+  # Azure DevOps project name
+  [Parameter(Mandatory=$False,Position=7)]
+  [string]$azureDevOpsProject = "ProjectReunion",
+
+  # Pipeline build ID (or "latest" for latest build)
+  [Parameter(Mandatory=$False,Position=8)]
+  [string]$buildId = "",
+
+  # Artifact name containing the NuGet packages
+  [Parameter(Mandatory=$False,Position=9)]
+  [string]$artifactName = "WindowsAppSDK_Nuget_And_MSIX",
+
+  # Metapackage name to look for in artifact
+  [Parameter(Mandatory=$False,Position=10)]
+  [string]$metaPackageName = "Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK"
 )
 
+# Script-level constants
+$script:PackageVersionRegex = '^(.+?)\.(\d+\..*)$'
+
 
 
 function Read-FileWithEncoding {
@@ -57,7 +84,7 @@ function Add-NuGetSourceAndMapping {
 
     # Ensure packageSources exists
     if (-not $Xml.configuration.packageSources) {
-        $Xml.configuration.AppendChild($Xml.CreateElement("packageSources")) | Out-Null
+        $null = $Xml.configuration.AppendChild($Xml.CreateElement("packageSources"))
     }
     $sources = $Xml.configuration.packageSources
 
@@ -66,13 +93,13 @@ function Add-NuGetSourceAndMapping {
     if (-not $sourceNode) {
         $sourceNode = $Xml.CreateElement("add")
         $sourceNode.SetAttribute("key", $Key)
-        $sources.AppendChild($sourceNode) | Out-Null
+        $null = $sources.AppendChild($sourceNode)
     }
     $sourceNode.SetAttribute("value", $Value)
 
     # Ensure packageSourceMapping exists
     if (-not $Xml.configuration.packageSourceMapping) {
-        $Xml.configuration.AppendChild($Xml.CreateElement("packageSourceMapping")) | Out-Null
+        $null = $Xml.configuration.AppendChild($Xml.CreateElement("packageSourceMapping"))
     }
     $mapping = $Xml.configuration.packageSourceMapping
 
@@ -80,7 +107,7 @@ function Add-NuGetSourceAndMapping {
     $invalidNodes = $mapping.SelectNodes("packageSource[not(@key) or @key='']")
     if ($invalidNodes) {
         foreach ($node in $invalidNodes) {
-            $mapping.RemoveChild($node) | Out-Null
+            $null = $mapping.RemoveChild($node)
         }
     }
 
@@ -91,9 +118,9 @@ function Add-NuGetSourceAndMapping {
         $mappingSource.SetAttribute("key", $Key)
         # Insert at top for priority
         if ($mapping.HasChildNodes) {
-            $mapping.InsertBefore($mappingSource, $mapping.FirstChild) | Out-Null
+            $null = $mapping.InsertBefore($mappingSource, $mapping.FirstChild)
         } else {
-            $mapping.AppendChild($mappingSource) | Out-Null
+            $null = $mapping.AppendChild($mappingSource)
         }
     }
     
@@ -110,14 +137,273 @@ function Add-NuGetSourceAndMapping {
     foreach ($pattern in $Patterns) {
         $pkg = $Xml.CreateElement("package")
         $pkg.SetAttribute("pattern", $pattern)
-        $mappingSource.AppendChild($pkg) | Out-Null
+        $null = $mappingSource.AppendChild($pkg)
     }
 }
 
+function Download-ArtifactFromPipeline {
+    param (
+        [string]$Organization,
+        [string]$Project,
+        [string]$BuildId,
+        [string]$ArtifactName,
+        [string]$OutputDir
+    )
+
+    Write-Host "Downloading artifact '$ArtifactName' from build $BuildId..."
+    $null = New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path $OutputDir -Force
+
+    try {
+        # Authenticate with Azure DevOps using System Access Token (if available)
+        if ($env:SYSTEM_ACCESSTOKEN) {
+            Write-Host "Authenticating with Azure DevOps using System Access Token..."
+            $env:AZURE_DEVOPS_EXT_PAT = $env:SYSTEM_ACCESSTOKEN
+        } else {
+            Write-Host "No SYSTEM_ACCESSTOKEN found, assuming az CLI is already authenticated..."
+        }
+
+        # Use az CLI to download artifact
+        & az pipelines runs artifact download `
+            --organization $Organization `
+            --project $Project `
+            --run-id $BuildId `
+            --artifact-name $ArtifactName `
+            --path $OutputDir
+
+        if ($LASTEXITCODE -eq 0) {
+            Write-Host "Successfully downloaded artifact to $OutputDir"
+            return $true
+        } else {
+            Write-Warning "Failed to download artifact. Exit code: $LASTEXITCODE"
+            return $false
+        }
+    } catch {
+        Write-Warning "Error downloading artifact: $_"
+        return $false
+    }
+}
+
+function Get-NuspecDependencies {
+    param (
+        [string]$NupkgPath,
+        [string]$TargetFramework = ""
+    )
+
+    $tempDir = Join-Path $env:TEMP "nuspec_parse_$(Get-Random)"
+
+    try {
+        # Extract .nupkg (it's a zip file)
+        # Workaround: Expand-Archive may not recognize .nupkg extension, so copy to .zip first
+        $tempZip = Join-Path $env:TEMP "temp_$(Get-Random).zip"
+        Copy-Item $NupkgPath -Destination $tempZip -Force
+        Expand-Archive -Path $tempZip -DestinationPath $tempDir -Force
+        Remove-Item $tempZip -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
+
+        # Find .nuspec file
+        $nuspecFile = Get-ChildItem -Path $tempDir -Filter "*.nuspec" -Recurse | Select-Object -First 1
+
+        if (-not $nuspecFile) {
+            Write-Warning "No .nuspec file found in $NupkgPath"
+            return @{}
+        }
+
+        [xml]$nuspec = Get-Content $nuspecFile.FullName
+
+        # Extract package info
+        $packageId = $nuspec.package.metadata.id
+        $version = $nuspec.package.metadata.version
+        Write-Host "Parsing $packageId version $version"
+
+        # Parse dependencies
+        $dependencies = @{}
+        $depGroups = $nuspec.package.metadata.dependencies.group
+
+        if ($depGroups) {
+            # Dependencies are grouped by target framework
+            foreach ($group in $depGroups) {
+                $fx = $group.targetFramework
+                Write-Host "  Target Framework: $fx"
+
+                foreach ($dep in $group.dependency) {
+                    $depId = $dep.id
+                    $depVer = $dep.version
+                    # Remove version range brackets if present (e.g., "[2.0.0]" -> "2.0.0")
+                    $depVer = $depVer -replace '[\[\]]', ''
+                    $dependencies[$depId] = $depVer
+                    Write-Host "    - ${depId} : ${depVer}"
+                }
+            }
+        } else {
+            # No grouping, direct dependencies
+            $deps = $nuspec.package.metadata.dependencies.dependency
+            if ($deps) {
+                foreach ($dep in $deps) {
+                    $depId = $dep.id
+                    $depVer = $dep.version
+                    $depVer = $depVer -replace '[\[\]]', ''
+                    $dependencies[$depId] = $depVer
+                    Write-Host "  - ${depId} : ${depVer}"
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        return $dependencies
+    }
+    catch {
+        Write-Warning "Failed to parse nuspec: $_"
+        return @{}
+    }
+    finally {
+        Remove-Item $tempDir -Recurse -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
+    }
+}
+
+function Resolve-ArtifactBasedDependencies {
+    param (
+        [string]$ArtifactDir,
+        [string]$MetaPackageName,
+        [string]$SourceUrl,
+        [string]$OutputDir
+    )
+
+    Write-Host "Resolving dependencies from artifact-based metapackage..."
+    $null = New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path $OutputDir -Force
+
+    # Find the metapackage in artifact
+    $metaNupkg = Get-ChildItem -Path $ArtifactDir -Recurse -Filter "$MetaPackageName.*.nupkg" |
+                 Where-Object { $_.Name -notmatch "Runtime" } |
+                 Select-Object -First 1
+
+    if (-not $metaNupkg) {
+        Write-Warning "Metapackage $MetaPackageName not found in artifact"
+        return @{}
+    }
+
+    # Extract version from filename
+    if ($metaNupkg.Name -match "$MetaPackageName\.(.+)\.nupkg") {
+        $metaVersion = $Matches[1]
+        Write-Host "Found metapackage: $MetaPackageName version $metaVersion"
+    } else {
+        Write-Warning "Could not extract version from $($metaNupkg.Name)"
+        return @{}
+    }
+
+    # Parse dependencies from metapackage
+    $dependencies = Get-NuspecDependencies -NupkgPath $metaNupkg.FullName
+
+    # Copy metapackage to output directory
+    Copy-Item $metaNupkg.FullName -Destination $OutputDir -Force
+    Write-Host "Copied metapackage to $OutputDir"
+
+    # Prepare package versions hashtable - initialize with metapackage version
+    $packageVersions = @{ $MetaPackageName = $metaVersion }
+
+    # Copy Runtime package from artifact (it's not in feed) and extract its version
+    $runtimeNupkg = Get-ChildItem -Path $ArtifactDir -Recurse -Filter "$MetaPackageName.Runtime.*.nupkg" | Select-Object -First 1
+    if ($runtimeNupkg) {
+        Copy-Item $runtimeNupkg.FullName -Destination $OutputDir -Force
+        Write-Host "Copied Runtime package to $OutputDir"
+
+        # Extract version from Runtime package filename
+        if ($runtimeNupkg.Name -match "$MetaPackageName\.Runtime\.(.+)\.nupkg") {
+            $runtimeVersion = $Matches[1]
+            $packageVersions["$MetaPackageName.Runtime"] = $runtimeVersion
+            Write-Host "Extracted Runtime package version: $runtimeVersion"
+        } else {
+            Write-Warning "Could not extract version from Runtime package: $($runtimeNupkg.Name)"
+        }
+    }
+
+    # Download other dependencies from feed (excluding Runtime as it's already copied)
+    # Create temp nuget.config that includes both local packages and remote feed
+    # This allows NuGet to find packages already copied from artifact
+    $tempConfig = Join-Path $env:TEMP "nuget_artifact_$(Get-Random).config"
+    $tempConfigContent = @"
+<?xml version='1.0' encoding='utf-8'?>
+<configuration>
+  <packageSources>
+    <clear />
+    <add key='LocalPackages' value='$OutputDir' />
+    <add key='RemoteFeed' value='$SourceUrl' />
+  </packageSources>
+</configuration>
+"@
+    Set-Content -Path $tempConfig -Value $tempConfigContent
+
+    try {
+        foreach ($depId in $dependencies.Keys) {
+            # Skip Runtime as it's already copied from artifact
+            if ($depId -like "*Runtime*") {
+                # Don't overwrite the version we extracted from the Runtime package filename
+                if (-not $packageVersions.ContainsKey($depId)) {
+                    $packageVersions[$depId] = $dependencies[$depId]
+                }
+                Write-Host "Skipping $depId (already in artifact)"
+                continue
+            }
+
+            $depVersion = $dependencies[$depId]
+            Write-Host "Downloading dependency: $depId version $depVersion from feed..."
+
+            & nuget install $depId `
+                -Version $depVersion `
+                -ConfigFile $tempConfig `
+                -OutputDirectory $OutputDir `
+                -NonInteractive `
+                -NoCache `
+                | Out-Null
+
+            if ($LASTEXITCODE -eq 0) {
+                $packageVersions[$depId] = $depVersion
+                Write-Host "  Successfully downloaded $depId"
+            } else {
+                Write-Warning "  Failed to download $depId version $depVersion"
+            }
+        }
+    }
+    finally {
+        Remove-Item $tempConfig -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
+    }
+
+    # Parse all downloaded packages to get actual versions
+    $directories = Get-ChildItem -Path $OutputDir -Directory
+    $allLocalPackages = @()
+
+    # Add metapackage and runtime to the list (they are .nupkg files, not directories)
+    $allLocalPackages += $MetaPackageName
+    if ($packageVersions.ContainsKey("$MetaPackageName.Runtime")) {
+        $allLocalPackages += "$MetaPackageName.Runtime"
+    }
+
+    foreach ($dir in $directories) {
+        if ($dir.Name -match $script:PackageVersionRegex) {
+            $pkgId = $Matches[1]
+            $pkgVer = $Matches[2]
+            $allLocalPackages += $pkgId
+            if (-not $packageVersions.ContainsKey($pkgId)) {
+                $packageVersions[$pkgId] = $pkgVer
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    # Update nuget.config dynamically during pipeline execution
+    # This modification is temporary and won't be committed back to the repo
+    $nugetConfig = Join-Path $rootPath "nuget.config"
+    $configData = Read-FileWithEncoding -Path $nugetConfig
+    [xml]$xml = $configData.Content
+
+    Add-NuGetSourceAndMapping -Xml $xml -Key "localpackages" -Value $OutputDir -Patterns $allLocalPackages
+
+    $xml.Save($nugetConfig)
+    Write-Host "Updated nuget.config with localpackages mapping (temporary, for pipeline execution only)."
+
+    return ,$packageVersions
+}
+
 function Resolve-WinAppSdkSplitDependencies {
     Write-Host "Version $WinAppSDKVersion detected. Resolving split dependencies..."
     $installDir = Join-Path $rootPath "localpackages\output"
-    New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path $installDir -Force | Out-Null
+    $null = New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path $installDir -Force
 
     # Create a temporary nuget.config to avoid interference from the repo's config
     $tempConfig = Join-Path $env:TEMP "nuget_$(Get-Random).config"
@@ -131,14 +417,24 @@ function Resolve-WinAppSdkSplitDependencies {
             if ($propsContent -match '<PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Windows.SDK.BuildTools" Version="([^"]+)"') {
                 $buildToolsVersion = $Matches[1]
                 Write-Host "Downloading Microsoft.Windows.SDK.BuildTools version $buildToolsVersion..."
-                $nugetArgsBuildTools = "install Microsoft.Windows.SDK.BuildTools -Version $buildToolsVersion -ConfigFile $tempConfig -OutputDirectory $installDir -NonInteractive -NoCache"
-                Invoke-Expression "nuget $nugetArgsBuildTools" | Out-Null
+                & nuget install Microsoft.Windows.SDK.BuildTools `
+                    -Version $buildToolsVersion `
+                    -ConfigFile $tempConfig `
+                    -OutputDirectory $installDir `
+                    -NonInteractive `
+                    -NoCache `
+                    | Out-Null
             }
         }
 
         # Download package to inspect nuspec and keep it for the build
-        $nugetArgs = "install Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK -Version $WinAppSDKVersion -ConfigFile $tempConfig -OutputDirectory $installDir -NonInteractive -NoCache"
-        Invoke-Expression "nuget $nugetArgs" | Out-Null
+        & nuget install Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK `
+            -Version $WinAppSDKVersion `
+            -ConfigFile $tempConfig `
+            -OutputDirectory $installDir `
+            -NonInteractive `
+            -NoCache `
+            | Out-Null
 
         # Parse dependencies from the installed folders
         # Folder structure is typically {PackageId}.{Version}
@@ -172,52 +468,101 @@ function Resolve-WinAppSdkSplitDependencies {
     }
 }
 
-# Execute nuget list and capture the output
-if ($useExperimentalVersion) {
-    # The nuget list for experimental versions will cost more time
-    # So, we will not use -AllVersions to wast time
-    # But it can only get the latest experimental version
-    Write-Host "Fetching WindowsAppSDK with experimental versions"
-    $nugetOutput = nuget list Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK `
-        -Source  $sourceLink `
-        -Prerelease
-    # Filter versions based on the specified version prefix
-    $escapedVersionNumber = [regex]::Escape($winAppSdkVersionNumber)
-    $filteredVersions = $nugetOutput | Where-Object { $_ -match "Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK $escapedVersionNumber\." }
-    $latestVersions = $filteredVersions
-} else {
-    Write-Host "Fetching stable WindowsAppSDK versions for $winAppSdkVersionNumber"
-    $nugetOutput = nuget list Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK `
-        -Source $sourceLink `
-        -AllVersions
-    # Filter versions based on the specified version prefix
-    $escapedVersionNumber = [regex]::Escape($winAppSdkVersionNumber)
-    $filteredVersions = $nugetOutput | Where-Object { $_ -match "Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK $escapedVersionNumber\." }
-    $latestVersions = $filteredVersions | Sort-Object { [version]($_ -split ' ')[1] } -Descending | Select-Object -First 1
-}
+# Main logic: choose between artifact-based or feed-based approach
+if ($useArtifactSource) {
+    Write-Host "=== Using Artifact-Based Source ===" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+    Write-Host "Organization: $azureDevOpsOrg"
+    Write-Host "Project: $azureDevOpsProject"
+    Write-Host "Build ID: $buildId"
+    Write-Host "Artifact: $artifactName"
 
-Write-Host "Latest versions found: $latestVersions"
-# Extract the latest version number from the output
-$latestVersion = $latestVersions -split "`n" | `
-    Select-String -Pattern 'Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK\s*([0-9]+\.[0-9]+\.[0-9]+-*[a-zA-Z0-9]*)' | `
-    ForEach-Object { $_.Matches[0].Groups[1].Value } | `
-    Sort-Object -Descending | `
-    Select-Object -First 1
+    if ([string]::IsNullOrEmpty($buildId) -or $buildId -eq 'N/A') {
+        Write-Error "buildId parameter is required when using artifact source. Please provide a valid Windows App SDK Build ID."
+        Write-Host "Tip: You can find the build ID from the Windows App SDK pipeline run in Azure DevOps."
+        exit 1
+    }
 
-if ($latestVersion) {
-    $WinAppSDKVersion = $latestVersion
-    Write-Host "Extracted version: $WinAppSDKVersion"
+    # Download artifact
+    $artifactDir = Join-Path $rootPath "localpackages\artifact"
+    $downloadSuccess = Download-ArtifactFromPipeline `
+        -Organization $azureDevOpsOrg `
+        -Project $azureDevOpsProject `
+        -BuildId $buildId `
+        -ArtifactName $artifactName `
+        -OutputDir $artifactDir
+
+    if (-not $downloadSuccess) {
+        Write-Host "Failed to download artifact"
+        exit 1
+    }
+
+    # Resolve dependencies from artifact
+    $installDir = Join-Path $rootPath "localpackages\output"
+    $packageVersions = Resolve-ArtifactBasedDependencies `
+        -ArtifactDir $artifactDir `
+        -MetaPackageName $metaPackageName `
+        -SourceUrl $sourceLink `
+        -OutputDir $installDir
+
+    if ($packageVersions.Count -eq 0) {
+        Write-Error "Failed to resolve dependencies from artifact"
+        exit 1
+    }
+
+    $WinAppSDKVersion = $packageVersions[$metaPackageName]
+    Write-Host "WinAppSDK Version: $WinAppSDKVersion"
     Write-Host "##vso[task.setvariable variable=WinAppSDKVersion]$WinAppSDKVersion"
+
 } else {
-    Write-Host "Failed to extract version number from nuget list output"
-    exit 1
+    Write-Host "=== Using Feed-Based Source ===" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+
+    # Execute nuget list and capture the output
+    if ($useExperimentalVersion) {
+        # The nuget list for experimental versions will cost more time
+        # So, we will not use -AllVersions to wast time
+        # But it can only get the latest experimental version
+        Write-Host "Fetching WindowsAppSDK with experimental versions"
+        $nugetOutput = nuget list Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK `
+            -Source  $sourceLink `
+            -Prerelease
+        # Filter versions based on the specified version prefix
+        $escapedVersionNumber = [regex]::Escape($winAppSdkVersionNumber)
+        $filteredVersions = $nugetOutput | Where-Object { $_ -match "Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK $escapedVersionNumber\." }
+        $latestVersions = $filteredVersions
+    } else {
+        Write-Host "Fetching stable WindowsAppSDK versions for $winAppSdkVersionNumber"
+        $nugetOutput = nuget list Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK `
+            -Source $sourceLink `
+            -AllVersions
+        # Filter versions based on the specified version prefix
+        $escapedVersionNumber = [regex]::Escape($winAppSdkVersionNumber)
+        $filteredVersions = $nugetOutput | Where-Object { $_ -match "Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK $escapedVersionNumber\." }
+        $latestVersions = $filteredVersions | Sort-Object { [version]($_ -split ' ')[1] } -Descending | Select-Object -First 1
+    }
+
+    Write-Host "Latest versions found: $latestVersions"
+    # Extract the latest version number from the output
+    $latestVersion = $latestVersions -split "`n" | `
+        Select-String -Pattern 'Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK\s*([0-9]+\.[0-9]+\.[0-9]+-*[a-zA-Z0-9]*)' | `
+        ForEach-Object { $_.Matches[0].Groups[1].Value } | `
+        Sort-Object -Descending | `
+        Select-Object -First 1
+
+    if ($latestVersion) {
+        $WinAppSDKVersion = $latestVersion
+        Write-Host "Extracted version: $WinAppSDKVersion"
+        Write-Host "##vso[task.setvariable variable=WinAppSDKVersion]$WinAppSDKVersion"
+    } else {
+        Write-Host "Failed to extract version number from nuget list output"
+        exit 1
+    }
+
+    # Resolve dependencies for 1.8+
+    $packageVersions = @{ "Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK" = $WinAppSDKVersion }
+
+    Resolve-WinAppSdkSplitDependencies
 }
 
-# Resolve dependencies for 1.8+
-$packageVersions = @{ "Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK" = $WinAppSDKVersion }
-
-Resolve-WinAppSdkSplitDependencies
-
 # Update Directory.Packages.props file
 Get-ChildItem -Path $rootPath -Recurse "Directory.Packages.props" | ForEach-Object {
     $file = Read-FileWithEncoding -Path $_.FullName
@@ -226,9 +571,16 @@ Get-ChildItem -Path $rootPath -Recurse "Directory.Packages.props" | ForEach-Obje
     
     foreach ($pkgId in $packageVersions.Keys) {
         $ver = $packageVersions[$pkgId]
+
+        # Skip packages with empty versions to prevent corruption
+        if ([string]::IsNullOrWhiteSpace($ver)) {
+            Write-Warning "Skipping ${pkgId}: version is empty"
+            continue
+        }
+
         # Escape dots in package ID for regex
         $pkgIdRegex = $pkgId -replace '\.', '\.'
-        
+
         $newVersionString = "<PackageVersion Include=""$pkgId"" Version=""$ver"" />"
         $oldVersionString = "<PackageVersion Include=""$pkgIdRegex"" Version=""[-.0-9a-zA-Z]*"" />"
 

.pipelines/v2/ci-using-the-latest-winappsdk.yml

@@ -1,3 +1,8 @@
+# NOTE: When using artifact mode (useArtifactSource: true), the pipeline needs
+# permission to access System.AccessToken. This is automatically handled by the
+# script if SYSTEM_ACCESSTOKEN environment variable is available.
+# If you encounter authentication errors, ensure the job has oauth access enabled.
+
 trigger: none
 pr: none
 schedules:
@@ -37,6 +42,23 @@ parameters:
   - name: useExperimentalVersion
     type: boolean
     default: false
+  # Artifact mode parameters (optional)
+  - name: useArtifactSource
+    type: boolean
+    displayName: "Use Artifact Source (instead of feed)"
+    default: false
+  - name: buildId
+    type: string
+    displayName: "Windows App SDK Build ID (required only if using artifact source)"
+    default: 'N/A'
+  - name: azureDevOpsProject
+    type: string
+    displayName: "Source Project (for artifact mode, default: ProjectReunion)"
+    default: 'ProjectReunion'
+  - name: artifactName
+    type: string
+    displayName: "Artifact Name (for artifact mode, default: WindowsAppSDK_Nuget_And_MSIX)"
+    default: 'WindowsAppSDK_Nuget_And_MSIX'
 
 extends:
   template: templates/pipeline-ci-build.yml
@@ -49,3 +71,7 @@ extends:
     useLatestWinAppSDK: ${{ parameters.useLatestWinAppSDK }}
     winAppSDKVersionNumber: ${{ parameters.winAppSDKVersionNumber }}
     useExperimentalVersion: ${{ parameters.useExperimentalVersion }}
+    useArtifactSource: ${{ parameters.useArtifactSource }}
+    buildId: ${{ parameters.buildId }}
+    azureDevOpsProject: ${{ parameters.azureDevOpsProject }}
+    artifactName: ${{ parameters.artifactName }}

.pipelines/v2/oneFuzz.yml

@@ -35,7 +35,9 @@ stages:
             ${{ else }}:
               name: SHINE-OSS-L
             ${{ if eq(parameters.useVSPreview, true) }}:
-              demands: ImageOverride -equals SHINE-VS17-Preview
+              demands: ImageOverride -equals SHINE-VS18-Preview
+            ${{ else }}:
+              demands: ImageOverride -equals SHINE-VS18-Latest
           buildPlatforms:
             - ${{ parameters.platform }}
           buildConfigurations: [Release]

.pipelines/v2/release.yml

@@ -51,7 +51,9 @@ extends:
     pool:
       name: SHINE-INT-S
       ${{ if eq(parameters.useVSPreview, true) }}:
-        demands: ImageOverride -equals SHINE-VS17-Preview
+        demands: ImageOverride -equals SHINE-VS18-Preview
+      ${{ else }}:
+        demands: ImageOverride -equals SHINE-VS18-Latest
       os: windows
     sdl:
       tsa:
@@ -74,7 +76,9 @@ extends:
                 demands:
                   # Our INT agents have a large disk mounted at P:\
                   - ${{ if eq(parameters.useVSPreview, true) }}:
-                    - ImageOverride -equals SHINE-VS17-Preview
+                    - ImageOverride -equals SHINE-VS18-Latest-Preview
+                  - ${{ else }}:
+                    - ImageOverride -equals SHINE-VS18-Latest
                 os: windows
               variables:
                 IsPipeline: 1 # The installer uses this to detect whether it should pick up localizations
@@ -87,6 +91,7 @@ extends:
               official: true
               codeSign: true
               runTests: false
+              buildTests: false
               signingIdentity:
                 serviceName: $(SigningServiceName)
                 appId: $(SigningAppId)

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

@@ -74,6 +74,25 @@ parameters:
   - name: useExperimentalVersion
     type: boolean
     default: false
+  # Artifact mode parameters
+  - name: useArtifactSource
+    type: boolean
+    default: false
+  - name: azureDevOpsOrg
+    type: string
+    default: 'https://dev.azure.com/microsoft'
+  - name: azureDevOpsProject
+    type: string
+    default: 'ProjectReunion'
+  - name: buildId
+    type: string
+    default: ''
+  - name: artifactName
+    type: string
+    default: 'WindowsAppSDK_Nuget_And_MSIX'
+  - name: metaPackageName
+    type: string
+    default: 'Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK'
   - name: csProjectsToPublish
     type: object
     default:
@@ -226,6 +245,12 @@ jobs:
       parameters:
         versionNumber: ${{ parameters.winAppSDKVersionNumber }}
         useExperimentalVersion: ${{ parameters.useExperimentalVersion }}
+        useArtifactSource: ${{ parameters.useArtifactSource }}
+        azureDevOpsOrg: ${{ parameters.azureDevOpsOrg }}
+        azureDevOpsProject: ${{ parameters.azureDevOpsProject }}
+        buildId: ${{ parameters.buildId }}
+        artifactName: ${{ parameters.artifactName }}
+        metaPackageName: ${{ parameters.metaPackageName }}
   
   - ${{ if eq(parameters.useLatestWinAppSDK, false)}}:
     - template: .\steps-restore-nuget.yml
@@ -253,11 +278,12 @@ jobs:
       displayName: Build PowerToys main project
     inputs:
       solution: 'PowerToys.slnx'
-      vsVersion: 17.0
+      vsVersion: 18.0
       msbuildArgs: >-
         -restore -graph
         /p:RestorePackagesConfig=true
         /p:CIBuild=true
+        /p:BuildTests=${{ parameters.buildTests }}
         /bl:$(LogOutputDirectory)\build-0-main.binlog
         ${{ parameters.additionalBuildOptions }}
         $(MSBuildCacheParameters)
@@ -276,7 +302,7 @@ jobs:
     condition: and(succeeded(), eq(variables['BuildPlatform'], 'arm64'))
     inputs:
       solution: PowerToys.slnx
-      vsVersion: 17.0
+      vsVersion: 18.0
       msbuildArgs: >-
         -restore
         /p:Configuration=$(BuildConfiguration)
@@ -338,7 +364,7 @@ jobs:
     displayName: Build BugReportTool
     inputs:
       solution: '**/tools/BugReportTool/BugReportTool.sln'
-      vsVersion: 17.0
+      vsVersion: 18.0
       msbuildArgs: >-
         -restore -graph
         /p:RestorePackagesConfig=true
@@ -359,7 +385,7 @@ jobs:
     displayName: Build StylesReportTool
     inputs:
       solution: '**/tools/StylesReportTool/StylesReportTool.sln'
-      vsVersion: 17.0
+      vsVersion: 18.0
       msbuildArgs: >-
         -restore -graph
         /p:RestorePackagesConfig=true
@@ -381,7 +407,7 @@ jobs:
       displayName: Publish ${{ project }} for Packaging
       inputs:
         solution: ${{ project }}
-        vsVersion: 17.0
+        vsVersion: 18.0
         msbuildArgs: >-
           /target:Publish
           /graph

.pipelines/v2/templates/job-build-ui-tests.yml

@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ jobs:
       displayName: Build UI Test Projects
       inputs:
         solution: '**/*UITest*.csproj'
-        vsVersion: 17.0
+        vsVersion: 18.0
         msbuildArgs: >-
           -restore
           -graph
@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ jobs:
         displayName: 'Build UI Test Module: ${{ module }}'
         inputs:
           solution: '**/*${{ module }}*.csproj'
-          vsVersion: 17.0
+          vsVersion: 18.0
           msbuildArgs: >-
             -restore
             -graph

.pipelines/v2/templates/pipeline-ci-build.yml

@@ -34,6 +34,25 @@ parameters:
   - name: useExperimentalVersion
     type: boolean
     default: false
+  # Artifact mode parameters
+  - name: useArtifactSource
+    type: boolean
+    default: false
+  - name: azureDevOpsOrg
+    type: string
+    default: 'https://dev.azure.com/microsoft'
+  - name: azureDevOpsProject
+    type: string
+    default: 'ProjectReunion'
+  - name: buildId
+    type: string
+    default: ''
+  - name: artifactName
+    type: string
+    default: 'WindowsAppSDK_Nuget_And_MSIX'
+  - name: metaPackageName
+    type: string
+    default: 'Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK'
 
 stages:
   - ${{ each platform in parameters.buildPlatforms }}:
@@ -49,7 +68,9 @@ stages:
               ${{ else }}:
                 name: SHINE-OSS-L
               ${{ if eq(parameters.useVSPreview, true) }}:
-                demands: ImageOverride -equals SHINE-VS17-Preview
+                demands: ImageOverride -equals SHINE-VS18-Preview
+              ${{ else }}:
+                demands: ImageOverride -equals SHINE-VS18-Latest
             buildPlatforms:
               - ${{ platform }}
             buildConfigurations: [Release]
@@ -57,11 +78,18 @@ stages:
             enableMsBuildCaching: ${{ parameters.enableMsBuildCaching }}
             msBuildCacheIsReadOnly: ${{ parameters.msBuildCacheIsReadOnly }}
             runTests: ${{ parameters.runTests }}
+            buildTests: true
             useVSPreview: ${{ parameters.useVSPreview }}
             useLatestWinAppSDK: ${{ parameters.useLatestWinAppSDK }}
             ${{ if eq(parameters.useLatestWinAppSDK, true) }}:
               winAppSDKVersionNumber: ${{ parameters.winAppSDKVersionNumber }}
               useExperimentalVersion: ${{ parameters.useExperimentalVersion }}
+              useArtifactSource: ${{ parameters.useArtifactSource }}
+              azureDevOpsOrg: ${{ parameters.azureDevOpsOrg }}
+              azureDevOpsProject: ${{ parameters.azureDevOpsProject }}
+              buildId: ${{ parameters.buildId }}
+              artifactName: ${{ parameters.artifactName }}
+              metaPackageName: ${{ parameters.metaPackageName }}
             timeoutInMinutes: 90
 
   - stage: Build_SDK
@@ -76,7 +104,9 @@ stages:
             ${{ else }}:
               name: SHINE-OSS-L
             ${{ if eq(parameters.useVSPreview, true) }}:
-              demands: ImageOverride -equals SHINE-VS17-Preview
+              demands: ImageOverride -equals SHINE-VS18-Preview
+            ${{ else }}:
+              demands: ImageOverride -equals SHINE-VS18-Latest
           buildConfigurations: [Release]
           official: false
           codeSign: false

.pipelines/v2/templates/pipeline-ui-tests-full-build.yml

@@ -29,7 +29,9 @@ stages:
             ${{ else }}:
               name: SHINE-OSS-L
             ${{ if eq(parameters.useVSPreview, true) }}:
-              demands: ImageOverride -equals SHINE-VS17-Preview
+              demands: ImageOverride -equals SHINE-VS18-Preview
+            ${{ else }}:
+              demands: ImageOverride -equals SHINE-VS18-Latest
           buildPlatforms:
             - ${{ parameters.platform }}
           buildConfigurations: [Release]

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

@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ steps:
     displayName: Build Shared Support DLLs
     inputs:
       solution: "**/installer/PowerToysSetup.slnx"
-      vsVersion: 17.0
+      vsVersion: 18.0
       msbuildArgs: >-
         /t:PowerToysSetupCustomActionsVNext;SilentFilesInUseBAFunction
         /p:RunBuildEvents=true;RestorePackagesConfig=true;CIBuild=true
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ steps:
     displayName: 💻 Build VNext MSI
     inputs:
       solution: "**/installer/PowerToysSetup.slnx"
-      vsVersion: 17.0
+      vsVersion: 18.0
       msbuildArgs: >-
         -restore
         /t:PowerToysInstallerVNext
@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ steps:
     displayName: 👤 Build VNext MSI
     inputs:
       solution: "**/installer/PowerToysSetup.slnx"
-      vsVersion: 17.0
+      vsVersion: 18.0
       msbuildArgs: >-
         /t:PowerToysInstallerVNext
         /p:RunBuildEvents=false;PerUser=true;BuildProjectReferences=false;CIBuild=true
@@ -143,7 +143,7 @@ steps:
     displayName: 💻 Build VNext Bootstrapper
     inputs:
       solution: "**/installer/PowerToysSetup.slnx"
-      vsVersion: 17.0
+      vsVersion: 18.0
       msbuildArgs: >-
         -restore
         /t:PowerToysBootstrapperVNext
@@ -160,7 +160,7 @@ steps:
     displayName: 👤 Build VNext Bootstrapper
     inputs:
       solution: "**/installer/PowerToysSetup.slnx"
-      vsVersion: 17.0
+      vsVersion: 18.0
       msbuildArgs: >-
         /t:PowerToysBootstrapperVNext
         /p:PerUser=true;BuildProjectReferences=false;CIBuild=true

.pipelines/v2/templates/steps-update-winappsdk-and-restore-nuget.yml

@@ -5,6 +5,25 @@ parameters:
   - name: useExperimentalVersion
     type: boolean
     default: false
+  # Artifact mode parameters
+  - name: useArtifactSource
+    type: boolean
+    default: false
+  - name: azureDevOpsOrg
+    type: string
+    default: 'https://dev.azure.com/microsoft'
+  - name: azureDevOpsProject
+    type: string
+    default: 'ProjectReunion'
+  - name: buildId
+    type: string
+    default: ''
+  - name: artifactName
+    type: string
+    default: 'WindowsAppSDK_Nuget_And_MSIX'
+  - name: metaPackageName
+    type: string
+    default: 'Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK'
 
 steps:
 - task: NuGetAuthenticate@1
@@ -12,12 +31,20 @@ steps:
 
 - task: PowerShell@2
   displayName: Update WinAppSDK Versions
+  env:
+    SYSTEM_ACCESSTOKEN: $(System.AccessToken)
   inputs:
     filePath: '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\.pipelines\UpdateVersions.ps1'
     arguments: >
       -winAppSdkVersionNumber ${{ parameters.versionNumber }}
       -useExperimentalVersion $${{ parameters.useExperimentalVersion }}
       -rootPath "$(build.sourcesdirectory)"
+      -useArtifactSource $${{ parameters.useArtifactSource }}
+      -azureDevOpsOrg "${{ parameters.azureDevOpsOrg }}"
+      -azureDevOpsProject "${{ parameters.azureDevOpsProject }}"
+      -buildId "${{ parameters.buildId }}"
+      -artifactName "${{ parameters.artifactName }}"
+      -metaPackageName "${{ parameters.metaPackageName }}"
 
 # - task: NuGetCommand@2
 #   displayName: 'Restore NuGet packages (slnx)'
@@ -36,3 +63,4 @@ steps:
     feedsToUse: 'config'
     nugetConfigPath: '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\nuget.config'
     workingDirectory: '$(build.sourcesdirectory)'
+    arguments: '/p:NoWarn=NU1602,NU1604'

.pipelines/verifyAndSetLatestVCToolsVersion.ps1

@@ -1,9 +1,16 @@
-$VSInstances = ([xml](& 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio\Installer\vswhere.exe' -latest -requires Microsoft.VisualStudio.Component.VC.Tools.x86.x64 -include packages -format xml))
+# Build common vswhere base arguments
+$vsWhereBaseArgs = @('-latest', '-requires', 'Microsoft.VisualStudio.Component.VC.Tools.x86.x64')
+if ($env:VCWhereExtraVersionTarget) {
+    # Add version target if specified (e.g., '-version [18.0,19.0)' for VS2026)
+    $vsWhereBaseArgs += $env:VCWhereExtraVersionTarget.Split(' ')
+}
+
+$VSInstances = ([xml](& 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio\Installer\vswhere.exe' @vsWhereBaseArgs -include packages -format xml))
 $VSPackages = $VSInstances.instances.instance.packages.package
 $LatestVCPackage = ($VSPackages | ? { $_.id -eq "Microsoft.VisualCpp.Tools.Core" })
 $LatestVCToolsVersion = $LatestVCPackage.version;
 
-$VSRoot = (& 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio\Installer\vswhere.exe' -latest -requires Microsoft.VisualStudio.Component.VC.Tools.x86.x64 -property 'resolvedInstallationPath')
+$VSRoot = (& 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio\Installer\vswhere.exe' @vsWhereBaseArgs -property 'resolvedInstallationPath')
 $VCToolsRoot = Join-Path $VSRoot "VC\Tools\MSVC"
 
 # We have observed a few instances where the VC tools package version actually
@@ -24,5 +31,12 @@ If ($Null -Eq (Get-Item $PackageVCToolPath -ErrorAction:Ignore)) {
 }
 
 Write-Output "Latest VCToolsVersion: $LatestVCToolsVersion"
-Write-Output "Updating VCToolsVersion environment variable for job"
-Write-Output "##vso[task.setvariable variable=VCToolsVersion]$LatestVCToolsVersion"
+
+# VS2026 (MSVC 14.50+) doesn't need explicit VCToolsVersion - let MSBuild auto-select
+$MajorMinorVersion = [Version]::Parse($LatestVCToolsVersion)
+If ($MajorMinorVersion.Major -eq 14 -and $MajorMinorVersion.Minor -ge 50) {
+    Write-Output "VS2026 detected (MSVC 14.50+). Skipping VCToolsVersion override to allow MSBuild auto-selection."
+} Else {
+    Write-Output "Updating VCToolsVersion environment variable for job"
+    Write-Output "##vso[task.setvariable variable=VCToolsVersion]$LatestVCToolsVersion"
+}

.pipelines/verifyNoticeMdAgainstNugetPackages.ps1

@@ -90,9 +90,15 @@ if ($noticeMatch.Success) {
     $currentNoticePackageList = ""
 }
 
+# Test-only packages that are allowed to be in NOTICE.md but not in the build
+# (e.g., when BuildTests=false, these packages won't appear in the NuGet list)
+$allowedExtraPackages = @(
+	"- Moq"
+)
+
 if (!$noticeFile.Trim().EndsWith($returnList.Trim()))
 {
-	Write-Host -ForegroundColor Red "Notice.md does not match NuGet list."
+	Write-Host -ForegroundColor Yellow "Notice.md does not exactly match NuGet list. Analyzing differences..."
 
 	# Show detailed differences
 	$generatedPackages = $returnList -split "`r`n|`n" | Where-Object { $_.Trim() -ne "" } | Sort-Object
@@ -105,7 +111,7 @@ if (!$noticeFile.Trim().EndsWith($returnList.Trim()))
 	# Find packages in proj file list but not in NOTICE.md
 	$missingFromNotice = $generatedPackages | Where-Object { $noticePackages -notcontains $_ }
 	if ($missingFromNotice.Count -gt 0) {
-		Write-Host -ForegroundColor Red "MissingFromNotice:"
+		Write-Host -ForegroundColor Red "MissingFromNotice (ERROR - these must be added to NOTICE.md):"
 		foreach ($pkg in $missingFromNotice) {
 			Write-Host -ForegroundColor Red "  $pkg"
 		}
@@ -114,10 +120,23 @@ if (!$noticeFile.Trim().EndsWith($returnList.Trim()))
 
 	# Find packages in NOTICE.md but not in proj file list
 	$extraInNotice = $noticePackages | Where-Object { $generatedPackages -notcontains $_ }
-	if ($extraInNotice.Count -gt 0) {
-		Write-Host -ForegroundColor Yellow "ExtraInNotice:"
-		foreach ($pkg in $extraInNotice) {
-			Write-Host -ForegroundColor Yellow "  $pkg"
+	
+	# Filter out allowed extra packages (test-only dependencies)
+	$unexpectedExtra = $extraInNotice | Where-Object { $allowedExtraPackages -notcontains $_ }
+	$allowedExtra = $extraInNotice | Where-Object { $allowedExtraPackages -contains $_ }
+
+	if ($allowedExtra.Count -gt 0) {
+		Write-Host -ForegroundColor Green "ExtraInNotice (OK - allowed test-only packages):"
+		foreach ($pkg in $allowedExtra) {
+			Write-Host -ForegroundColor Green "  $pkg"
+		}
+		Write-Host ""
+	}
+
+	if ($unexpectedExtra.Count -gt 0) {
+		Write-Host -ForegroundColor Red "ExtraInNotice (ERROR - unexpected packages in NOTICE.md):"
+		foreach ($pkg in $unexpectedExtra) {
+			Write-Host -ForegroundColor Red "  $pkg"
 		}
 		Write-Host ""
 	}
@@ -127,10 +146,17 @@ if (!$noticeFile.Trim().EndsWith($returnList.Trim()))
 	Write-Host "  Proj file list has $($generatedPackages.Count) packages"
 	Write-Host "  NOTICE.md has $($noticePackages.Count) packages"
 	Write-Host "  MissingFromNotice: $($missingFromNotice.Count) packages"
-	Write-Host "  ExtraInNotice: $($extraInNotice.Count) packages"
+	Write-Host "  ExtraInNotice (allowed): $($allowedExtra.Count) packages"
+	Write-Host "  ExtraInNotice (unexpected): $($unexpectedExtra.Count) packages"
 	Write-Host ""
 
-	exit 1
+	# Fail if there are missing packages OR unexpected extra packages
+	if ($missingFromNotice.Count -gt 0 -or $unexpectedExtra.Count -gt 0) {
+		Write-Host -ForegroundColor Red "FAILED: NOTICE.md mismatch detected."
+		exit 1
+	} else {
+		Write-Host -ForegroundColor Green "PASSED: NOTICE.md matches (with allowed test-only packages)."
+	}
 }
 
 exit 0

AGENTS.md

@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ These instruction files are automatically applied when working in their respecti
 
 ### Prerequisites
 
-- Visual Studio 2022 17.4+
+- Visual Studio 2022 17.4+ or Visual Studio 2026
 - Windows 10 1803+ (April 2018 Update or newer)
 - Initialize submodules once: `git submodule update --init --recursive`
 

Cpp.Build.props

@@ -2,6 +2,12 @@
 <Project ToolsVersion="4.0"
   xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/developer/msbuild/2003">
 
+  <!-- Skip building C++ test projects when BuildTests=false -->
+  <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(_IsSkippedTestProject)' == 'true'">
+    <UsePrecompiledHeaders>false</UsePrecompiledHeaders>
+    <RunCodeAnalysis>false</RunCodeAnalysis>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
   <!-- Project configurations -->
   <ItemGroup Label="ProjectConfigurations">
     <ProjectConfiguration Include="Debug|x64">
@@ -51,14 +57,13 @@
       <PrecompiledHeader Condition="'$(UsePrecompiledHeaders)' != 'false'">Use</PrecompiledHeader>
       <PrecompiledHeaderFile>pch.h</PrecompiledHeaderFile>
       <WarningLevel>Level4</WarningLevel>
-      <DisableSpecificWarnings>4679;5271;%(DisableSpecificWarnings)</DisableSpecificWarnings>
+      <DisableSpecificWarnings>4679;4706;4874;5271;%(DisableSpecificWarnings)</DisableSpecificWarnings>
       <DisableAnalyzeExternal >true</DisableAnalyzeExternal>
       <ExternalWarningLevel>TurnOffAllWarnings</ExternalWarningLevel>
       <ConformanceMode>false</ConformanceMode>
       <TreatWarningAsError>true</TreatWarningAsError>
       <LanguageStandard>stdcpplatest</LanguageStandard>
       <BuildStlModules>false</BuildStlModules>
-      <AdditionalOptions>/await %(AdditionalOptions)</AdditionalOptions>
       <!-- TODO: _SILENCE_STDEXT_ARR_ITERS_DEPRECATION_WARNING for compatibility with VS 17.8. Check if we can remove. -->
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>_SILENCE_STDEXT_ARR_ITERS_DEPRECATION_WARNING;_UNICODE;UNICODE;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
       <!-- CLR + CFG are not compatible >:{ -->
@@ -110,6 +115,7 @@
   <!-- Props that are constant for both Debug and Release configurations -->
   <PropertyGroup Label="Configuration">
     <PlatformToolset>v143</PlatformToolset>
+    <PlatformToolset Condition="'$(VisualStudioVersion)' == '18.0'">v145</PlatformToolset>
     <CharacterSet>Unicode</CharacterSet>
     <DesktopCompatible>true</DesktopCompatible>
     <SpectreMitigation>Spectre</SpectreMitigation>

Directory.Build.props

@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
 <Project>
-  <Import Project="src\Version.props" />
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <RepoRoot>$(MSBuildThisFileDirectory)</RepoRoot>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+  <Import Project="$(RepoRoot)src\Version.props" />
   <PropertyGroup>
     <Copyright>Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.</Copyright>
     <AssemblyCopyright>Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.</AssemblyCopyright>
@@ -19,6 +22,39 @@
     <PlatformTarget>$(Platform)</PlatformTarget>
   </PropertyGroup>
 
+  <!--
+    Completely skip building test projects when BuildTests=false (e.g., Release pipeline).
+    This avoids InternalsVisibleTo/signing issues by not compiling test code at all.
+    Match: projects ending in Test, Tests, UnitTests, UITests, FuzzTests, or in a folder named Tests.
+    Also matches projects starting with UnitTests- (e.g., UnitTests-CommonLib).
+    Also removes all PackageReference/ProjectReference to prevent NuGet restore and dependency builds.
+    Note: Checking both 'false' and 'False' to handle YAML boolean serialization.
+  -->
+  <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(BuildTests)' == 'false' or '$(BuildTests)' == 'False'">
+    <_ProjectName>$(MSBuildProjectName)</_ProjectName>
+    <!-- Match any project ending with "Test" or "Tests" (covers UnitTests, UITests, FuzzTests, etc.) -->
+    <_IsSkippedTestProject Condition="$(_ProjectName.EndsWith('Test'))">true</_IsSkippedTestProject>
+    <_IsSkippedTestProject Condition="$(_ProjectName.EndsWith('Tests'))">true</_IsSkippedTestProject>
+    <!-- Match projects starting with UnitTests- or UITest- prefix -->
+    <_IsSkippedTestProject Condition="$(_ProjectName.StartsWith('UnitTests-'))">true</_IsSkippedTestProject>
+    <_IsSkippedTestProject Condition="$(_ProjectName.StartsWith('UITest-'))">true</_IsSkippedTestProject>
+    <!-- Match projects in a Tests folder -->
+    <_IsSkippedTestProject Condition="$(MSBuildProjectDirectory.Contains('\Tests\'))">true</_IsSkippedTestProject>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(_IsSkippedTestProject)' == 'true'">
+    <EnableDefaultItems>false</EnableDefaultItems>
+    <EnableDefaultCompileItems>false</EnableDefaultCompileItems>
+    <GenerateAssemblyInfo>false</GenerateAssemblyInfo>
+    <GenerateGlobalUsings>false</GenerateGlobalUsings>
+    <ImplicitUsings>disable</ImplicitUsings>
+    <!-- Disable all code analysis for skipped test projects -->
+    <EnableNETAnalyzers>false</EnableNETAnalyzers>
+    <RunAnalyzers>false</RunAnalyzers>
+    <RunAnalyzersDuringBuild>false</RunAnalyzersDuringBuild>
+    <TreatWarningsAsErrors>false</TreatWarningsAsErrors>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
   <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(MSBuildProjectExtension)' == '.csproj'">
     <Version>$(Version).0</Version>
     <RepositoryUrl>https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys</RepositoryUrl>
@@ -28,15 +64,17 @@
 
   <PropertyGroup>
     <_PropertySheetDisplayName>PowerToys.Root.Props</_PropertySheetDisplayName>
-    <ForceImportBeforeCppProps>$(MsbuildThisFileDirectory)\Cpp.Build.props</ForceImportBeforeCppProps>
+    <ForceImportBeforeCppProps>$(RepoRoot)Cpp.Build.props</ForceImportBeforeCppProps>
   </PropertyGroup>
-  <ItemGroup Condition="'$(MSBuildProjectExtension)' == '.csproj'">
+
+
+  <ItemGroup Condition="'$(MSBuildProjectExtension)' == '.csproj' and '$(_IsSkippedTestProject)' != 'true'">
     <PackageReference Include="StyleCop.Analyzers">
       <PrivateAssets>all</PrivateAssets>
       <IncludeAssets>runtime; build; native; contentfiles; analyzers; buildtransitive</IncludeAssets>
     </PackageReference>
-    <Compile Include="$(MSBuildThisFileDirectory)\src\codeAnalysis\GlobalSuppressions.cs" Link="GlobalSuppressions.cs" />
-    <AdditionalFiles Include="$(MSBuildThisFileDirectory)\src\codeAnalysis\StyleCop.json" Link="StyleCop.json" />
+    <Compile Include="$(RepoRoot)src\codeAnalysis\GlobalSuppressions.cs" Link="GlobalSuppressions.cs" />
+    <AdditionalFiles Include="$(RepoRoot)src\codeAnalysis\StyleCop.json" Link="StyleCop.json" />
 
     <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.CodeAnalysis.NetAnalyzers">
       <PrivateAssets>all</PrivateAssets>

Directory.Build.targets

@@ -28,4 +28,41 @@
   <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(IgnoreExperimentalWarnings)' == 'true'">
     <NoWarn>$(NoWarn);CS8305;SA1500;CA1852</NoWarn>
   </PropertyGroup>
-</Project>
+
+  <!-- Skipped test projects when BuildTests=false: no-op build and remove references.
+       This must be in targets (not props) so it runs AFTER the project file adds its items. -->
+  <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(_IsSkippedTestProject)' == 'true'">
+    <BuildDependsOn />
+    <CoreBuildDependsOn />
+    <RebuildDependsOn />
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <!-- For C# projects: remove all items -->
+  <ItemGroup Condition="'$(_IsSkippedTestProject)' == 'true' and '$(MSBuildProjectExtension)' == '.csproj'">
+    <PackageReference Remove="@(PackageReference)" />
+    <ProjectReference Remove="@(ProjectReference)" />
+    <Reference Remove="@(Reference)" />
+    <Compile Remove="@(Compile)" />
+    <Content Remove="@(Content)" />
+    <EmbeddedResource Remove="@(EmbeddedResource)" />
+    <None Remove="@(None)" />
+    <Using Remove="@(Using)" />
+    <GlobalUsing Remove="@(GlobalUsing)" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <!-- For C++ projects (vcxproj): remove all compile/link items to prevent build -->
+  <ItemGroup Condition="'$(_IsSkippedTestProject)' == 'true' and '$(MSBuildProjectExtension)' == '.vcxproj'">
+    <ClCompile Remove="@(ClCompile)" />
+    <ClInclude Remove="@(ClInclude)" />
+    <Link Remove="@(Link)" />
+    <Lib Remove="@(Lib)" />
+    <ProjectReference Remove="@(ProjectReference)" />
+    <None Remove="@(None)" />
+    <ResourceCompile Remove="@(ResourceCompile)" />
+    <Midl Remove="@(Midl)" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <!-- Note: For C++ skipped test projects, build is effectively skipped by removing all compile items above.
+       We don't define empty Build/Rebuild/Clean targets here because MSBuild Target definitions with Condition
+       on the Target element still override the default targets even when condition is false. -->
+</Project>

Directory.Packages.props

@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@
     <!-- Including Microsoft.Bcl.AsyncInterfaces to force version, since it's used by Microsoft.SemanticKernel. -->
     <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Bcl.AsyncInterfaces" Version="9.0.10" />
     <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Graphics.Win2D" Version="1.3.2" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT" Version="2.0.240111.5" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT" Version="2.0.250303.1" />
     <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Diagnostics.Tracing.TraceEvent" Version="3.1.16" />
     <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.AI" Version="9.9.1" />
     <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.AI.OpenAI" Version="9.9.1-preview.1.25474.6" />
@@ -93,6 +93,7 @@
     <PackageVersion Include="NLog.Extensions.Logging" Version="5.3.8" />
     <PackageVersion Include="NLog.Schema" Version="5.2.8" />
     <PackageVersion Include="OpenAI" Version="2.5.0" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Polly.Core" Version="8.6.5" />
     <PackageVersion Include="ReverseMarkdown" Version="4.1.0" />
     <PackageVersion Include="RtfPipe" Version="2.0.7677.4303" />
     <PackageVersion Include="ScipBe.Common.Office.OneNote" Version="3.0.1" />
@@ -104,6 +105,7 @@
     <PackageVersion Include="StyleCop.Analyzers" Version="1.2.0-beta.556" />
     <!-- Package System.CodeDom added as a hack for being able to exclude the runtime assets so they don't conflict with 8.0.1. This is a dependency of System.Management but the 8.0.1 version wasn't published to nuget. -->
     <PackageVersion Include="System.CodeDom" Version="9.0.10" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="System.Collections.Immutable" Version="9.0.0" />
     <PackageVersion Include="System.CommandLine" Version="2.0.0-beta4.22272.1" />
     <PackageVersion Include="System.ComponentModel.Composition" Version="9.0.10" />
     <PackageVersion Include="System.Configuration.ConfigurationManager" Version="9.0.10" />
@@ -133,6 +135,7 @@
     <PackageVersion Include="UnitsNet" Version="5.56.0" />
     <PackageVersion Include="UTF.Unknown" Version="2.6.0" />
     <PackageVersion Include="WinUIEx" Version="2.8.0" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="WmiLight" Version="6.14.0" />
     <PackageVersion Include="WPF-UI" Version="3.0.5" />
     <PackageVersion Include="WyHash" Version="1.0.5" />
     <PackageVersion Include="WixToolset.Heat" Version="5.0.2" />

NOTICE.md

@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ This software incorporates material from third parties.
 - Installer/Runner
 - Measure tool
 - Peek
+- PowerDisplay
 - Registry Preview
 
 ## Utility: Color Picker
@@ -1519,6 +1520,35 @@ OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE
 SOFTWARE.
 ```
 
+## Utility: PowerDisplay
+
+### Twinkle Tray
+
+PowerDisplay's DDC/CI implementation references techniques from Twinkle Tray.
+
+**Source**: https://github.com/xanderfrangos/twinkle-tray
+
+MIT License
+
+Copyright © 2020 Xander Frangos
+
+Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
+of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal
+in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights
+to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell
+copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is
+furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:
+
+The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all
+copies or substantial portions of the Software.
+
+THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
+IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
+FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
+AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER
+LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM,
+OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE
+SOFTWARE.
 
 ## NuGet Packages used by PowerToys
 
@@ -1557,6 +1587,7 @@ SOFTWARE.
 - NLog.Extensions.Logging
 - NLog.Schema
 - OpenAI
+- Polly.Core
 - ReverseMarkdown
 - ScipBe.Common.Office.OneNote
 - SharpCompress
@@ -1569,5 +1600,6 @@ SOFTWARE.
 - UnitsNet
 - UTF.Unknown
 - WinUIEx
+- WmiLight
 - WPF-UI
 - WyHash

PowerToys.slnx

@@ -4,10 +4,6 @@
     <Platform Name="x64" />
   </Configurations>
   <Folder Name="/common/">
-    <Project Path="src/common/AllExperiments/AllExperiments.csproj">
-      <Platform Solution="*|ARM64" Project="ARM64" />
-      <Platform Solution="*|x64" Project="x64" />
-    </Project>
     <Project Path="src/common/CalculatorEngineCommon/CalculatorEngineCommon.vcxproj" Id="2cf78cf7-8feb-4be1-9591-55fa25b48fc6" />
     <Project Path="src/common/Common.Search/Common.Search.csproj">
       <Platform Solution="*|ARM64" Project="ARM64" />
@@ -17,6 +13,10 @@
       <Platform Solution="*|ARM64" Project="ARM64" />
       <Platform Solution="*|x64" Project="x64" />
     </Project>
+    <Project Path="src/common/Common.UI.Controls/Common.UI.Controls.csproj">
+      <Platform Solution="*|ARM64" Project="ARM64" />
+      <Platform Solution="*|x64" Project="x64" />
+    </Project>
     <Project Path="src/common/COMUtils/COMUtils.vcxproj" Id="7319089e-46d6-4400-bc65-e39bdf1416ee" />
     <Project Path="src/common/Display/Display.vcxproj" Id="caba8dfb-823b-4bf2-93ac-3f31984150d9" />
     <Project Path="src/common/FilePreviewCommon/FilePreviewCommon.csproj">
@@ -55,6 +55,7 @@
       <Platform Solution="*|x64" Project="x64" />
     </Project>
     <Project Path="src/common/UnitTests-CommonLib/UnitTests-CommonLib.vcxproj" Id="1a066c63-64b3-45f8-92fe-664e1cce8077" />
+    <Project Path="src/common/UnitTests-CommonUtils/UnitTests-CommonUtils.vcxproj" Id="8b5cfb38-ccba-40a8-ad7a-89c57b070884" />
     <Project Path="src/common/updating/updating.vcxproj" Id="17da04df-e393-4397-9cf0-84dabe11032e" />
     <Project Path="src/common/version/version.vcxproj" Id="cc6e41ac-8174-4e8a-8d22-85dd7f4851df" />
   </Folder>
@@ -218,6 +219,10 @@
       <Platform Solution="*|x64" Project="x64" />
       <Deploy />
     </Project>
+    <Project Path="src/modules/cmdpal/ext/Microsoft.CmdPal.Ext.PerformanceMonitor/Microsoft.CmdPal.Ext.PerformanceMonitor.csproj">
+      <Platform Solution="*|ARM64" Project="ARM64" />
+      <Platform Solution="*|x64" Project="x64" />
+    </Project>
     <Project Path="src/modules/cmdpal/ext/Microsoft.CmdPal.Ext.PowerToys/Microsoft.CmdPal.Ext.PowerToys.csproj">
       <Platform Solution="*|ARM64" Project="ARM64" />
       <Platform Solution="*|x64" Project="x64" />
@@ -300,6 +305,10 @@
     </Project>
   </Folder>
   <Folder Name="/modules/CommandPalette/Tests/">
+    <Project Path="src/modules/cmdpal/Tests/Microsoft.CmdPal.Core.Common.UnitTests/Microsoft.CmdPal.Core.Common.UnitTests.csproj">
+      <Platform Solution="*|ARM64" Project="ARM64" />
+      <Platform Solution="*|x64" Project="x64" />
+    </Project>
     <Project Path="src/modules/cmdpal/Tests/Microsoft.CmdPal.Ext.Apps.UnitTests/Microsoft.CmdPal.Ext.Apps.UnitTests.csproj">
       <Platform Solution="*|ARM64" Project="ARM64" />
       <Platform Solution="*|x64" Project="x64" />
@@ -356,6 +365,10 @@
       <Platform Solution="*|ARM64" Project="ARM64" />
       <Platform Solution="*|x64" Project="x64" />
     </Project>
+    <Project Path="src/modules/cmdpal/Tests/Microsoft.CommandPalette.Extensions.Toolkit.UnitTests/Microsoft.CommandPalette.Extensions.Toolkit.UnitTests.csproj" Id="2eca18b7-33b7-4829-88f1-439b20fd60f6">
+      <Platform Solution="*|ARM64" Project="ARM64" />
+      <Platform Solution="*|x64" Project="x64" />
+    </Project>
   </Folder>
   <Folder Name="/modules/CommandPalette/UI/">
     <Project Path="src/modules/cmdpal/Microsoft.CmdPal.UI.ViewModels/Microsoft.CmdPal.UI.ViewModels.csproj">
@@ -676,6 +689,23 @@
       <Deploy />
     </Project>
   </Folder>
+  <Folder Name="/modules/PowerDisplay/">
+    <Project Path="src/modules/powerdisplay/PowerDisplay.Lib/PowerDisplay.Lib.csproj">
+      <Platform Solution="*|ARM64" Project="ARM64" />
+      <Platform Solution="*|x64" Project="x64" />
+    </Project>
+    <Project Path="src/modules/powerdisplay/PowerDisplay/PowerDisplay.csproj">
+      <Platform Solution="*|ARM64" Project="ARM64" />
+      <Platform Solution="*|x64" Project="x64" />
+    </Project>
+    <Project Path="src/modules/powerdisplay/PowerDisplayModuleInterface/PowerDisplayModuleInterface.vcxproj" Id="d1234567-8901-2345-6789-abcdef012345" />
+  </Folder>
+  <Folder Name="/modules/PowerDisplay/Tests/">
+    <Project Path="src/modules/powerdisplay/PowerDisplay.Lib.UnitTests/PowerDisplay.Lib.UnitTests.csproj">
+      <Platform Solution="*|ARM64" Project="ARM64" />
+      <Platform Solution="*|x64" Project="x64" />
+    </Project>
+  </Folder>
   <Folder Name="/modules/MeasureTool/">
     <Project Path="src/modules/MeasureTool/MeasureToolCore/PowerToys.MeasureToolCore.vcxproj" Id="54a93af7-60c7-4f6c-99d2-fbb1f75f853a">
       <BuildDependency Project="src/common/Display/Display.vcxproj" />

README.md

@@ -51,19 +51,19 @@ But to get started quickly, choose one of the installation methods below:
 Go to the <a href="https://aka.ms/installPowerToys">PowerToys GitHub releases</a>, 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.
 
 <!-- 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+0.97%22
-[github-current-release-work]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues?q=is%3Aissue+milestone%3A%22PowerToys+0.96%22
-[ptUserX64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.97.0/PowerToysUserSetup-0.97.0-x64.exe 
-[ptUserArm64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.97.0/PowerToysUserSetup-0.97.0-arm64.exe 
-[ptMachineX64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.97.0/PowerToysSetup-0.97.0-x64.exe 
-[ptMachineArm64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.97.0/PowerToysSetup-0.97.0-arm64.exe
+[github-next-release-work]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues?q=is%3Aissue+milestone%3A%22PowerToys+0.98%22
+[github-current-release-work]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues?q=is%3Aissue+milestone%3A%22PowerToys+0.97%22
+[ptUserX64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.97.1/PowerToysUserSetup-0.97.1-x64.exe 
+[ptUserArm64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.97.1/PowerToysUserSetup-0.97.1-arm64.exe 
+[ptMachineX64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.97.1/PowerToysSetup-0.97.1-x64.exe 
+[ptMachineArm64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.97.1/PowerToysSetup-0.97.1-arm64.exe
  
 |  Description   | Filename |
 |----------------|----------|
-| Per user - x64       | [PowerToysUserSetup-0.97.0-x64.exe][ptUserX64] |
-| Per user - ARM64     | [PowerToysUserSetup-0.97.0-arm64.exe][ptUserArm64] |
-| Machine wide - x64   | [PowerToysSetup-0.97.0-x64.exe][ptMachineX64] |
-| Machine wide - ARM64 | [PowerToysSetup-0.97.0-arm64.exe][ptMachineArm64] |
+| Per user - x64       | [PowerToysUserSetup-0.97.1-x64.exe][ptUserX64] |
+| Per user - ARM64     | [PowerToysUserSetup-0.97.1-arm64.exe][ptUserArm64] |
+| Machine wide - x64   | [PowerToysSetup-0.97.1-x64.exe][ptMachineX64] |
+| Machine wide - ARM64 | [PowerToysSetup-0.97.1-arm64.exe][ptMachineArm64] |
 
 </details>
 
@@ -103,18 +103,66 @@ There are <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/powertoys/install#communi
 </details>
 
 ## ✨ What's new
-**Version 0.97 (January 2026)**
 
-For an in-depth look at the latest changes, visit the [Windows Command Line blog](https://aka.ms/powertoys-releaseblog).
+**Version 0.97.2 (Feb 2026)**
 
-**✨ Highlights**
-- **Command Palette**: Major expansion with PowerToys extension (Windows 11 only), Remote Desktop built-in extension, theme customization, drag-and-drop support, fallback ranking controls, sections/separators for pages, pinyin Chinese matching, and many UX refinements.
-- **Settings**: Quick Access flyout is now a standalone process for significantly faster startup, theme-adaptive tray icon, AOT serialization, and multiple UI/accessibility fixes
-- **CursorWrap (New!)**: New mouse utility that lets your cursor wrap around screen edges, making multi-monitor navigation faster and more seamless.
-- **Advanced Paste**: Image input for AI, color detection in clipboard history, Foundry Local improvements, Azure AI icons, and multiple bug fixes
-- **CLI Support Expanded**: FancyZones, Image Resizer, and File Locksmith can now be controlled from the command line for layout management, batch image resizing, and file lock inspection.
-- **LightSwitch**: Added support for automatically following Windows Night Light mode.
-- **Release Experience & Quality**: Refreshed "What’s new" dialog, plus many performance improvements, stability fixes, and refinements across PowerToys.
+This patch release fixes several important stability issues identified in v0.97.0 based on incoming reports. Check out the [v0.97.0](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/tag/v0.97.0) notes for the full list of changes.
+
+## Advanced Paste
+- #45207 Fixed a crash in the Advanced Paste settings page caused by null values during JSON deserialization.
+
+## Color Picker
+- #45367 Fixed contrast issue in Color picker UI.
+
+## Command Palette
+- #45194 Fixed an issue where some Command Palette PowerToys Extension strings were not localised.
+
+## Cursor Wrap
+- #45210 Fixed "Automatically activate on utility startup" setting not persisting when disabled. Thanks [@ThanhNguyxn](https://github.com/ThanhNguyxn)!
+- #45303 Added option to disable Cursor Wrapping when only a single monitor is connected. Thanks [@mikehall-ms](https://github.com/mikehall-ms)!
+
+## Image Resizer
+- #45184 Fixed Image Resizer not working after upgrading PowerToys on Windows 10 by properly cleaning up legacy sparse app packages.
+
+## LightSwitch
+- #45304 Fixed Light Switch startup logic to correctly apply the appropriate theme on launch.
+
+## Workspaces
+- #45183 Fixed overlay positioning issue in workspace snapshot draw caused by DPI-aware coordinate mismatch.
+
+## Quick Access and Measure Tool
+- #45443 Fixed crash related to `IsShownInSwitchers` property when Explorer is not running.
+
+**Version 0.97.1 (January 2026)**
+
+**Highlights**
+
+### Advanced Paste
+- #44862: Fixed Settings UI advanced paste page crash by using correct settings repository for null checking.
+
+### Command Palette
+- #44886: Fixed personalization section not appearing by using latest MSIX for installation.
+- #44938: Fixed loading of icons from internet shortcuts. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
+- #45076: Fixed potential deadlock from lazy-loading AppListItem details. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
+
+### Cursor Wrap
+- #44936: Added improved multi-monitor support; Added laptop lid close detection for dynamic monitor topology updates. Thanks [@mikehall-ms](https://github.com/mikehall-ms)!
+- #44936: Added new settings dropdown to constrain wrapping to horizontal-only, vertical-only, or both directions. Thanks [@mikehall-ms](https://github.com/mikehall-ms)!
+
+### Peek
+- #44995: Fixed Space key triggering Peek during file rename, search, or address bar typing.
+
+### PowerRename
+- #44944: Fixed regex `$` not working, preventing users from adding text at the end of filenames.
+
+### Runner
+- #44931: Monochrome tray icon now adapts to Windows system theme instead of app theme.
+- #44982: Fixed right-click menu to dynamically update based on Quick Access enabled/disabled state.
+
+### GPO / Enterprise
+- #45028: Added CursorWrap policy definition to ADMX templates. Thanks [@htcfreek](https://github.com/htcfreek)!
+
+For the full list of v0.97 changes, visit the [Windows Command Line blog](https://aka.ms/powertoys-releaseblog).
 
 ## Advanced Paste
 
@@ -289,7 +337,7 @@ For an in-depth look at the latest changes, visit the [Windows Command Line blog
 - Stabilized FancyZones UI tests with more reliable selectors and screen recordings.
 
 ## 🛣️ Roadmap 
-We are planning some nice new features and improvements for the next releases – PowerDisplay, Command Palette improvements and a brand-new Shortcut Guide experience! Stay tuned for [v0.97][github-next-release-work]!
+We are planning some nice new features and improvements for the next releases – PowerDisplay, Command Palette improvements and a brand-new Shortcut Guide experience! Stay tuned for [v0.98][github-next-release-work]!
 
 ## ❤️ PowerToys Community 
 The PowerToys team is extremely grateful to have the [support of an amazing active community][community-link]. The work you do is incredibly important. PowerToys wouldn't be nearly what it is today without your help filing bugs, updating documentation, guiding the design, or writing features. We want to say thank you and take time to recognize your work. Your contributions and feedback improve PowerToys month after month!

doc/devdocs/core/installer.md

@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@
 ### Building PowerToys Locally
 
 #### One stop script for building installer
-1. Open developer powershell for vs 2022
+1. Open `Developer PowerShell for VS`.
 2. Run tools\build\build-installer.ps1
 > For the first-time setup, please run the installer as an administrator. This ensures that the Wix tool can move wix.target to the desired location and trust the certificate used to sign the MSIX packages.
 
@@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ dotnet tool install --global wix --version 5.0.2
 
 ##### From the command line
 
-1. From the start menu, open a `Developer Command Prompt for VS 2022`
+1. From the start menu, open a `Developer Command Prompt for VS`
 1. Ensure `nuget.exe` is in your `%path%`
 1. In the repo root, run these commands:
   
@@ -140,7 +140,7 @@ If you prefer, you can alternatively build prerequisite projects for the install
 
 The resulting installer will be available in the `installer\PowerToysSetupVNext\x64\Release\` folder.
 
-To build the installer from the command line, run `Developer Command Prompt for VS 2022` in admin mode and execute the following commands. The generated installer package will be located at `\installer\PowerToysSetupVNext\{platform}\Release\MachineSetup`.
+To build the installer from the command line, run `Developer Command Prompt for VS` in admin mode and execute the following commands. The generated installer package will be located at `\installer\PowerToysSetupVNext\{platform}\Release\MachineSetup`.
 
 ```
 git clean -xfd  -e *exe -- .\installer\

doc/devdocs/development/debugging.md

@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ Before you can start debugging PowerToys, you need to set up your development en
 
 You can build the entire solution from the command line, which is sometimes faster than building within Visual Studio:
 
-1. Open Developer Command Prompt for VS 2022
+1. Open `Developer Command Prompt for VS`
 2. Navigate to the repository root directory
 3. Run the following command(don't forget to set the correct platform):
    ```pwsh
@@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ If you encounter build errors about missing image files (e.g., `.png`, `.ico`, o
 
 1. **Clean the solution in Visual Studio**: Build > Clean Solution
 
-   Or from the command line (Developer Command Prompt for VS 2022):
+   Or from the command line (`Developer Command Prompt for VS`):
    ```pwsh
    msbuild PowerToys.slnx /t:Clean /p:Platform=x64 /p:Configuration=Debug
    ```

doc/devdocs/development/dev-with-vscode.md

@@ -15,9 +15,29 @@ VS Code extensions Needed:
 ---
 
 ## Building in VS Code
-### Configure developer powershell for vs2022 for more convenient dev in vscode.
-1. Configure profile in in settings, entry:  "terminal.integrated.profiles.windows"
-2. Add below config as entry:
+### Configure Developer PowerShell for VS for more convenient development experience in VS Code
+1. Configure profile in settings, entry: `terminal.integrated.profiles.windows`
+2. Add below config as entry (choose VS 2026 or VS 2022 based on your installation):
+
+**For Visual Studio 2026 (recommended):**
+```json
+    "Developer PowerShell for VS": {
+		// Configure based on your preference
+        "path": "C:\\Program Files\\WindowsApps\\Microsoft.PowerShell_7.5.2.0_arm64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\\pwsh.exe",
+        "args": [
+            "-NoExit",
+            "-Command",
+            "& {",
+            "$orig = Get-Location;",
+            // Adjust path based on your edition (Community/Professional/Enterprise)
+            "& 'C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Visual Studio\\18\\Enterprise\\Common7\\Tools\\Launch-VsDevShell.ps1';",
+            "Set-Location $orig",
+            "}"
+        ]
+    },
+```
+
+**For Visual Studio 2022:**
 ```json
     "Developer PowerShell for VS 2022": {
 		// Configure based on your preference
@@ -27,16 +47,17 @@ VS Code extensions Needed:
             "-Command",
             "& {",
             "$orig = Get-Location;",
-            // Configure based on your environment
+            // Adjust path based on your edition (Community/Professional/Enterprise)
             "& 'C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Visual Studio\\2022\\Enterprise\\Common7\\Tools\\Launch-VsDevShell.ps1';",
             "Set-Location $orig",
             "}"
         ]
     },
 ```
-3. [Optional] Set Developer PowerShell for VS 2022 as your default profile, so that you can get a deep integration with vscode coding agent. 
 
-4. Now You can build with plain `msbuild` or configure tasks.json in below section
+3. [Optional] Set your Developer PowerShell profile as the default, so that you can get a deep integration with vscode coding agent. 
+
+4. Now you can build with plain `msbuild` or configure tasks.json in below section.
 Or reach out to "tools\build\BUILD-GUIDELINES.md"
 
 ### Sample plain msbuild command

doc/devdocs/development/new-powertoy.md

@@ -0,0 +1,300 @@
+# 🧭 Creating a new PowerToy: end-to-end developer guide
+
+First of all, thank you for wanting to contribute to PowerToys. The work we do would not be possible without the support of community supporters like you.
+
+This guide documents the process of building a new PowerToys utility from scratch, including architecture decisions, integration steps, and common pitfalls.
+
+---
+
+## 1. Overview and prerequisites
+
+A PowerToy module is a self-contained utility integrated into the PowerToys ecosystem. It can be UI-based, service-based, or both.
+
+### Requirements
+
+Follow the [Getting Started](../readme.md#getting-started) guide to set up your development environment, then [validate that you are able to build and run](debugging.md) `PowerToys.slnx`.
+
+Optional: 
+- [WiX v5 toolset](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/tree/main) for the installer
+
+### Folder structure
+
+```
+src/
+  modules/
+    your_module/
+      YourModule.sln
+      YourModuleInterface/
+      YourModuleUI/ (if needed)
+      YourModuleService/ (if needed)
+```
+
+---
+## 2. Design and planning
+
+### Decide the type of module
+
+Think about how your module works and which existing modules behave similarly. You are going to want to think about the UI needed for the application, the lifecycle, whether it is a service that is always running or event based. Below are some basic scenarios with some modules to explore. You can write your application in C++ or C#.
+- **UI-only:** e.g., ColorPicker
+- **Background service:** e.g., LightSwitch, Awake
+- **Hybrid (UI + background logic):** e.g., ShortcutGuide
+- **C++/C# interop:** e.g., PowerRename 
+
+### Write your module interface
+
+Begin by setting up the [PowerToy module template project](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/tree/main/tools/project_template). This will generate boilerplate for you to begin your new module. Below are the key headers in the Module Interface (`dllmain.cpp`) and an explanation of their purpose:
+1. This is where module settings are defined. These can be anything from strings, bools, ints, and even custom Enums.
+```c++
+struct ModuleSettings {};
+```
+
+2. This is the header for the full class. It inherits the PowerToyModuleIface
+```c++
+class ModuleInterface : public PowertoyModuleIface 
+{
+  private:
+    // the private members of the class
+    // Can include the enabled variable, logic for event handlers, or hotkeys.
+  public:
+    // the public members of the class
+    // Will include the constructor and initialization logic.
+}
+```
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> Many of the class functions are boilerplate and need simple string replacements with your module name. The rest of the functions below will require bigger changes.
+
+3. GPO stands for "Group Policy Object" and allows for administrators to configure settings across a network of machines. It is required that your module is on this list of settings. You can right click the `powertoys_gpo` object to go to the definition and set up the `getConfiguredModuleEnabledValue` for your module.
+```c++
+virtual powertoys_gpo::gpo_rule_configured_t gpo_policy_enabled_configuration() override
+{
+    return powertoys_gpo::getConfiguredModuleEnabledValue();
+}
+```
+
+4. `init_settings()` initializes the settings for the interface. Will either pull from existing settings.json or use defaults.
+```c++
+void ModuleInterface::init_settings()
+```
+
+5. `get_config` retrieves the settings from the settings.json file.
+```c++
+virtual bool get_config(wchar_t* buffer, int* buffer_size) override
+```
+
+6. `set_config` sets the new settings to the settings.json file.
+```c++
+virtual void set_config(const wchar_t* config) override
+```
+
+7. `call_custom_action` allows custom actions to be called based on signals from the settings app.
+```c++
+void call_custom_action(const wchar_t* action) override
+```
+
+8. Lifecycle events control whether the module is enabled or not, as well as the default status of the module.
+```c++
+virtual void enable() // starts the module
+virtual void disable() // terminates the module and performs any cleanup
+virtual bool is_enabled() // returns if the module is currently enabled
+virtual bool is_enabled_by_default() const override // allows the module to dictate whether it should be enabled by default in the PowerToys app.
+```
+
+9. Hotkey functions control the status of the hotkey.
+```c++
+// takes the hotkey from settings into a format that the interface can understand
+void parse_hotkey(PowerToysSettings::PowerToyValues& settings) 
+
+// returns the hotkeys from settings
+virtual size_t get_hotkeys(Hotkey* hotkeys, size_t buffer_size) override 
+
+// performs logic when the hotkey event is fired
+virtual bool on_hotkey(size_t hotkeyId) override 
+```
+
+### Notes
+
+- Keep module logic isolated under `/modules/<YourModule>`
+- Use shared utilities from [`common`](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/tree/main/src/common) instead of cross-module dependencies
+- init/set/get config use preset functions to access the settings. Check out the [`settings_objects.h`](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/src/common/SettingsAPI/settings_helpers.h) in `src\common\SettingsAPI`
+
+---
+## 3. Bootstrapping your module
+
+1. Use the [template](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/tree/main/tools/project_template) to generate the module interface starter code.
+2. Update all projects and namespaces with your module name.
+3. Update GUIDs in `.vcxproj` and solution files.
+4. Update the functions mentioned in the above section with your custom logic.
+5. In order for your module to be detected by the runner you are required to add  references to various lists. In order to register your module, add the corresponding module reference to the lists that can be found in the following files. (Hint: search other modules names to find the lists quicker)
+    - `src/runner/modules.h`
+    - `src/runner/modules.cpp`
+    - `src/runner/resource.h`
+    - `src/runner/settings_window.h`
+    - `src/runner/settings_window.cpp`
+    - `src/runner/main.cpp`
+    - `src/common/logger.h` (for logging)
+6. ModuleInterface should build your `ModuleInterface.dll`. This will allow the runner to interact with your service.
+
+> [!TIP]
+> Mismatched module IDs are one of the most common causes of load failures. Keep your ID consistent across manifest, registry, and service.
+
+---
+## 4. Write your service
+
+This is going to look different for every PowerToy. It may be easier to develop the application independently, and then link in the PowerToys settings logic later. But you have to write the service first, before connecting it to the runner.
+
+### Notes
+
+- This is a separate project from the Module Interface.
+- You can develop this project using C# or C++.
+- Set the service icon using the `.rc` file.
+- Set the service name in the `.vcxproj` by setting the `<TargetName>`
+```
+<PropertyGroup>
+  <OutDir>..\..\..\..\$(Platform)\$(Configuration)\$(MSBuildProjectName)\</OutDir>
+  <TargetName>PowerToys.LightSwitchService</TargetName>
+</PropertyGroup>
+```
+- To view the code of the `.vcxproj`, right click the item and select **Unload project**
+- Use the following functions to interact with settings from your service
+```
+ModuleSettings::instance().InitFileWatcher();
+ModuleSettings::instance().LoadSettings();
+auto& settings = ModuleSettings::instance().settings();
+```
+These come from the `ModuleSettings.h` file that lives with the Service. You can copy this from another module (e.g., Light Switch) and adjust to fit your needs.
+
+If your module has a user interface:
+- Use the **WinUI Blank App** template when setting up your project
+- Use [Windows design best practices](https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/apps/design/basics/)
+- Use the [WinUI 3 Gallery](https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9p3jfpwwdzrc) for help with your UI code, and additional guidance.
+
+## 5. Settings integration
+
+PowerToys settings are stored per-module as JSON under:
+
+```
+%LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\PowerToys\<module>\settings.json
+```
+
+### Implementation steps
+
+- In `src\settings-ui\Settings.UI.Library\` create `<module>Properties.cs` and `<module>Settings.cs`
+- `<module>Properties.cs` is where you will define your defaults. Every setting needs to be represented here. This should match what was set in the Module Interface.
+- `<module>Settings.cs`is where your settings.json will be built from. The structure should match the following
+```cs
+public ModuleSettings()
+{
+    Name = ModuleName;
+    Version = Assembly.GetExecutingAssembly().GetName().Version.ToString();
+    Properties = new ModuleProperties(); // settings properties you set above.
+}
+```
+
+- In `src\settings-ui\Settings.UI\ViewModels` create `<module>ViewModel.cs` this is where the interaction happens between your settings page in the PowerToys app and the settings file that is stored on the device. Changes here will trigger the settings watcher via a `NotifyPropertyChanged` event.
+- Create a `SettingsPage.xaml` at `src\settings-ui\Settings.UI\SettingsXAML\Views`. This will be the page where the user interacts with the settings of your module.
+- Be sure to use resource strings for user facing strings so they can be localized. (`x:Uid` connects to Resources.resw)
+```xaml
+// LightSwitch.xaml
+<ComboBoxItem
+    x:Uid="LightSwitch_ModeOff"
+    AutomationProperties.AutomationId="OffCBItem_LightSwitch"
+    Tag="Off" />
+
+// Resources.resw
+<data name="LightSwitch_ModeOff.Content" xml:space="preserve">
+  <value>Off</value>
+</data>
+```
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> In the above example we use `.Content` to target the content of the Combobox. This can change per UI element (e.g., `.Text`, `.Header`, etc.)
+
+> **Reminder:** Manual changes via external editors (VS Code, Notepad) do **not** trigger the settings watcher. Only changes written through PowerToys trigger reloads.
+
+---
+
+### Gotchas:
+
+- Only use the WinUI 3 framework, _not_ UWP.
+- Use [`DispatcherQueue`](https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/apps/develop/dispatcherqueue) when updating UI from non-UI threads.
+
+---
+## 6. Building and debugging
+
+### Debugging steps
+
+1. If this is your first time debugging PowerToys, be sure to follow [these steps first](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/doc/devdocs/development/debugging.md#pre-debugging-setup).
+2. Set "runner" as the start up project and ensure your build configuration is set to match your system (ARM64/x64)
+3. Select <kbd>F5</kbd> or the **Local Windows Debugger** button to begin debugging. This should start the PowerToys runner.
+4. To set breakpoints in your service, select Ctrl+Alt+P and search for your service to attach to the runner.
+5. Use logs to document changes. The logs live at `%LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\PowerToys\RunnerLogs` and `%LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\PowerToys\Module\Service\<version>` for the specific module.
+
+> [!TIP]
+> PowerToys caches `.nuget` artifacts aggressively. Use `git clean -xfd` when builds behave unexpectedly.
+
+---
+## 7. Installer and packaging (WiX)
+
+### Add your module to installer
+
+1. Install [`WixToolset.Heat`](https://www.nuget.org/packages/WixToolset.Heat/) for Wix5 via nuget
+2. Inside `installer\PowerToysInstallerVNext` add a new file for your module: `Module.wxs`
+3. Inside of this file you will need copy the format from another module (ie: Light Switch) and replace the strings and GUID values.
+4. The key part will be `<!--ModuleNameFiles_Component_Def-->` which is a placeholder for code that will be generated by `generateFileComponents.ps1`.
+5. Inside `Product.wxs` add a line item in the `<Feature Id="CoreFeature" ... >` section. It will look like a list of ` <ComponentGroupRef Id="ModuleComponentGroup" />` items.
+6. Inside `generateFileComponents.ps1` you will need to add an entry to the bottom for your new module. It will follow the following format. `-fileListName <Module>Files` will match the string you set in `Module.wxs`, `<ModuleServiceName>` will match the name of your exe.
+```bash
+# Module Name
+Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName <Module>Files -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\<Module>.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\<ModuleServiceName>"
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "<Module>Files" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\<Module>.wxs -regroot $registryroot
+```
+---
+## 8. Testing and validation
+
+### UI tests
+
+- Place under `/modules/<YourModule>/Tests`
+- Create a new [WinUI Unit Test App](https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/apps/winui/winui3/testing/create-winui-unit-test-project)
+- Write unit tests following the format from previous modules (ie: Light Switch). This can be to test your standalone UI (if you're a module like Color Picker) or to verify that the Settings UI in the PowerToys app is controlling your service.
+
+### Manual validation
+
+- Enable/disable in PowerToys Settings
+- Check initialization in logs
+- Confirm icons, tooltips, and OOBE page appear correctly
+
+### Pro tips
+
+1. Validate wake/sleep and elevation states. Background modules often fail silently after resume if event handles aren’t recreated.
+2. Use Windows Sandbox to simulate clean install environments
+3. To simulate a "new user" you can delete the PowerToys folder from `%LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft`
+
+### Shortcut conflict detection
+
+If your module has a shortcut, ensure that it is properly registered following [the steps listed in the documentation](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/doc/devdocs/core/settings/settings-implementation.md#shortcut-conflict-detection) for conflict detection.
+
+---
+## 9. The final touches
+
+### Out-of-Box experience (OOBE) page
+
+The OOBE page is a custom settings page that gives the user at a glance information about each module. This window opens before the Settings application for new users and after updates. Create `OOBE<ModuleName>.xaml` at `src\settings-ui\Settings.UI\SettingsXAML\OOBE\Views`. You will also need to add your module name to the enum at `src\settings-ui\Settings.UI\OOBE\Enums\PowerToysModules.cs`.
+
+### Module assets
+
+Now that your PowerToy is _done_ you can start to think about the assets that will represent your module.
+- Module Icon: This will be displayed in a number of places: OOBE page, in the README, on the home screen of PowerToys, on your individual module settings page, etc.  
+- Module Image: This is the image you see at the top of each individual settings page.
+- OOBE Image: This is the header you see on the OOBE page for each module
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> This step is something that the Design team will handle internally to ensure consistency throughout the application. If you have ideas or recommendations on what the icon or screenshots should be for your module feel free to leave it in the "Additional Comments" section of the PR and the team will take it into consideration.
+
+### Documentation
+
+There are two types of documentation that will be required when submitting a new PowerToy:
+1. Developer documentation: This will live in the [PowerToys repo](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/doc/devdocs/modules) at `/doc/devdocs/modules/` and should tell a developer how to work on your app. It should outline the module architecture, key files, testing, and tips on debugging if necessary.
+2. Microsoft Learn documentation: When your new Module is ready to be merged into the PowerToys repository, an internal team member will create Microsoft Learn documentation so that users will understand how to use your module. There is not much work on your end as the developer for this step, but keep an eye on your PR in case we need more information about your PowerToy for this step.
+
+---
+Thank you again for contributing! If you need help, feel free to [open an issue](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues/new/choose) and use the `Needs-Team-Response` label so we know you need attention.

doc/devdocs/events.md

@@ -0,0 +1,197 @@
+# Telemetry Events
+
+PowerToys collects limited telemetry to understand feature usage, reliability, and product quality. When adding a new telemetry event, follow the steps below to ensure the event is properly declared, documented, and available after release.
+
+**⚠️ Important**: Telemetry must never include personal information, file paths, or user‑generated content.
+
+## Developer Effort Overview (What to Expect)
+
+Adding a telemetry event is a **multi-step process** that typically spans several areas of the codebase and documentation.
+
+At a high level, developers should expect to:
+
+1. Within one PR:
+    1. Add a new telemetry event(s) to module
+    1. Add the new event(s) DATA_AND_PRIVACY.md
+1. Reach out to @carlos-zamora or @chatasweetie so internal scripts can process new event(s)
+
+### Privacy Guidelines
+
+**NEVER** log:
+
+- User data (text, files, emails, etc.)
+- File paths or filenames
+- Personal information
+- Sensitive system information
+- Anything that could identify a specific user
+
+DO log:
+
+- Feature usage (which features, how often)
+- Success/failure status
+- Timing/performance metrics
+- Error types (not error messages with user data)
+- Aggregate counts
+
+### Event Naming Convention
+
+Follow this pattern: `UtilityName_EventDescription`
+
+Examples:
+
+- `ColorPicker_Session`
+- `FancyZones_LayoutApplied`
+- `PowerRename_Rename`
+- `AdvancedPaste_FormatClicked`
+- `CmdPal_ExtensionInvoked`
+
+## Adding Telemetry Events to PowerToys
+
+PowerToys uses ETW (Event Tracing for Windows) for telemetry in both C++ and C# modules. The telemetry system is:
+
+- Opt-in by default (disabled since v0.86)
+- Privacy-focused - never logs personal info, file paths, or user-generated content
+- Controlled by registry - HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\PowerToys\AllowDataDiagnostics
+
+### C++ Telemetry Implementation
+
+**Core Components**
+
+| File  | Purpose |
+| ------------- |:-------------:|
+| [ProjectTelemetry.h](../../src/common/Telemetry/ProjectTelemetry.h)    | Declares the global ETW provider g_hProvider     |
+| [TraceBase.h](../../src/common/Telemetry/TraceBase.h)      | Base class with RegisterProvider(), UnregisterProvider(), and IsDataDiagnosticsEnabled() check     |
+| [TraceLoggingDefines.h](../../src/common/Telemetry/TraceLoggingDefines.h)      | Privacy tags and telemetry option group macros
+
+
+#### Pattern for C++ Modules
+
+1. Create a `Trace` class inheriting from `telemetry::TraceBase` (src/common/Telemetry/TraceBase.h):
+
+    ```c
+    // trace.h
+    #pragma once
+    #include <common/Telemetry/TraceBase.h>
+    
+    class Trace : public telemetry::TraceBase
+    {
+    public:
+        static void MyEvent(/* parameters */);
+    };
+    ```
+
+2. Implement events using `TraceLoggingWriteWrapper`:
+
+    ```cpp
+    // trace.cpp
+    #include "trace.h"
+    #include <common/Telemetry/TraceBase.h>
+    
+    TRACELOGGING_DEFINE_PROVIDER(
+        g_hProvider,
+        "Microsoft.PowerToys",
+        (0x38e8889b, 0x9731, 0x53f5, 0xe9, 0x01, 0xe8, 0xa7, 0xc1, 0x75, 0x30, 0x74),
+        TraceLoggingOptionProjectTelemetry());
+    
+    void Trace::MyEvent(bool enabled)
+    {
+        TraceLoggingWriteWrapper(
+            g_hProvider,
+            "ModuleName_EventName",           // Event name
+            TraceLoggingBoolean(enabled, "Enabled"),  // Event data
+            ProjectTelemetryPrivacyDataTag(ProjectTelemetryTag_ProductAndServicePerformance),
+            TraceLoggingBoolean(TRUE, "UTCReplace_AppSessionGuid"),
+            TraceLoggingKeyword(PROJECT_KEYWORD_MEASURE));
+    }
+    ```
+
+**Key C++ Telemetry Macros**
+
+| Macro  | Purpose |
+| ------------- |:-------------:|
+| `TraceLoggingWriteWrapper` [CustomAction.cpp](../../installer/PowerToysSetupCustomActionsVNext/CustomAction.cpp)     | Wraps `TraceLoggingWrite` with `IsDataDiagnosticsEnabled()` check     |
+| `ProjectTelemetryPrivacyDataTag(tag)` [TraceLoggingDefines.h](../../src/common/Telemetry/TraceLoggingDefines.h)     | Sets privacy classification |
+
+### C# Telemetry Implementation
+
+**Core Components**
+
+| File  | Purpose |
+| ------------- |:-------------:|
+| [PowerToysTelemetry.cs](../../src/common/ManagedTelemetry/Telemetry/PowerToysTelemetry.cs)    | Singleton `Log` instance with `WriteEvent<T>()` method     |
+| [EventBase.cs](../../src/common/ManagedTelemetry/Telemetry/Events/EventBase.cs)      | Base class for all events (provides `EventName`, `Version`)     |
+| [IEvent.cs](../../src/common/ManagedTelemetry/Telemetry/Events/IEvent.cs)     | Interface requiring `PartA_PrivTags` property     |
+| [TelemetryBase.cs](../../src/common/Telemetry/TelemetryBase.cs)     | 	Inherits from `EventSource`, defines ETW constants     |
+| [DataDiagnosticsSettings.cs](../../src/common/ManagedTelemetry/Telemetry/DataDiagnosticsSettings.cs)     | Registry-based enable/disable check 
+
+#### Pattern for C# Modules
+
+1. Create an event class inheriting from `EventBase` and implementing `IEvent`:
+
+    ```csharp
+    using System.Diagnostics.CodeAnalysis;
+    using System.Diagnostics.Tracing;
+    using Microsoft.PowerToys.Telemetry;
+    using Microsoft.PowerToys.Telemetry.Events;
+    
+    namespace MyModule.Telemetry
+    {
+        [EventData]
+        [DynamicallyAccessedMembers(DynamicallyAccessedMemberTypes.PublicProperties)]
+        public class MyModuleEvent : EventBase, IEvent
+        {
+            // Event properties (logged as telemetry data)
+            public string SomeProperty { get; set; }
+            public int SomeValue { get; set; }
+    
+            // Required: Privacy tag
+            public PartA_PrivTags PartA_PrivTags => PartA_PrivTags.ProductAndServiceUsage;
+    
+            // Optional: Set EventName in constructor (defaults to class name)
+            public MyModuleEvent(string prop, int val)
+            {
+                EventName = "MyModule_EventName";
+                SomeProperty = prop;
+                SomeValue = val;
+            }
+        }
+    }
+    ```
+
+2. Log the event:
+
+```csharp
+PowerToysTelemetry.Log.WriteEvent(new MyModuleEvent("value", 42));
+```
+
+**Privacy Tags (C#)**
+
+| Tag  | Use Case |
+| ------------- |:-------------:|
+| `PartA_PrivTags.ProductAndServiceUsage`  [TelemetryBase.cs](../../src/common/Telemetry/TelemetryBase.cs)     | Feature usage events
+| `PartA_PrivTags.ProductAndServicePerformance` [TelemetryBase.cs](../../src/common/Telemetry/TelemetryBase.cs)     | Performance/timing events
+  
+### Update DATA_AND_PRIVACY.md file
+
+Add your new event(s) to [DATA_AND_PRIVACY.md](../../DATA_AND_PRIVACY.md).
+
+## Launch Product Version Containing the new events
+
+Events do not become active until they ship in a released PowerToys version. After your PRs are merged:
+
+- The event will begin firing once users install the version that includes it
+- In order for PowerToys to process these events, you must complete the next section
+
+## Next Steps
+
+Reach out to @carlos-zamora or @chatasweetie so internal scripts can process new event(s).
+
+## Summary
+
+Required steps:
+
+1. In one PR:
+    - Add the event(s) in code
+    - Document event(s) in DATA_AND_PRIVACY.md
+1. Ship the change in a PowerToys release
+1. Reach out for next steps

doc/devdocs/modules/advancedpaste.md

@@ -18,13 +18,28 @@ Advanced Paste is a PowerToys module that provides enhanced clipboard pasting wi
 
 TODO: Add implementation details
 
+### Paste with AI Preview
+
+The "Show preview" setting (`ShowCustomPreview`) controls whether AI-generated results are displayed in a preview window before pasting. **The preview feature does not consume additional AI credits**—the preview displays the same AI response that was already generated, cached locally from a single API call.
+
+The implementation flow:
+1. User initiates "Paste with AI" action
+2. A single AI API call is made via `ExecutePasteFormatAsync`
+3. The result is cached in `GeneratedResponses`
+4. If preview is enabled, the cached result is displayed in the preview UI
+5. User can paste the cached result without any additional API calls
+
+See the `ExecutePasteFormatAsync(PasteFormat, PasteActionSource)` method in `OptionsViewModel.cs` for the implementation.
+
 ## Debugging
 
 TODO: Add debugging information
 
 ## Settings
 
-TODO: Add settings documentation
+| Setting | Description |
+|---------|-------------|
+| `ShowCustomPreview` | When enabled, shows AI-generated results in a preview window before pasting. Does not affect AI credit consumption. |
 
 ## Future Improvements
 

doc/devdocs/modules/fancyzones.md

@@ -152,7 +152,7 @@ FancyZones is divided into several projects:
 ## Development Environment Setup
 
 ### Prerequisites
-- Visual Studio 2022: Required for building and debugging
+- Visual Studio 2026 (or 2022 17.4+): Required for building and debugging
 - Windows 10 SDK: Ensure the latest version is installed
 - PowerToys Repository: Clone from GitHub
 
@@ -183,7 +183,7 @@ FancyZones is divided into several projects:
 ## Debugging
 
 ### Setup for Debugging
-1. In Visual Studio 2022, set FancyZonesEditor as the startup project
+1. In Visual Studio, set FancyZonesEditor as the startup project
 2. Set breakpoints in the code where needed
 3. Click Run to start debugging
 

doc/devdocs/modules/powerdisplay/mccsParserDesign.md

@@ -0,0 +1,223 @@
+# MCCS Capabilities String Parser - Recursive Descent Design
+
+## Overview
+
+This document describes the recursive descent parser implementation for DDC/CI MCCS (Monitor Control Command Set) capabilities strings.
+
+### Attention!
+This document and the code implement are generated by Copilot.
+
+## Grammar Definition (BNF)
+
+```bnf
+capabilities      ::= ['('] segment* [')']
+segment           ::= identifier '(' segment_content ')'
+segment_content   ::= text | vcp_entries | hex_list
+vcp_entries       ::= vcp_entry*
+vcp_entry         ::= hex_byte [ '(' hex_list ')' ]
+hex_list          ::= hex_byte*
+hex_byte          ::= [0-9A-Fa-f]{2}
+identifier        ::= [a-z_A-Z]+
+text              ::= [^()]+
+```
+
+## Example Input
+
+```
+(prot(monitor)type(lcd)model(PD3220U)cmds(01 02 03 07)vcp(10 12 14(04 05 06) 16 60(11 12 0F) DC DF)mccs_ver(2.2)vcpname(F0(Custom Setting)))
+```
+
+## Parser Architecture
+
+### Component Hierarchy
+
+```
+MccsCapabilitiesParser (main parser)
+├── ParseCapabilities()      → MccsParseResult
+├── ParseSegment()           → ParsedSegment?
+├── ParseBalancedContent()   → string
+├── ParseIdentifier()        → ReadOnlySpan<char>
+├── ApplySegment()           → void
+│   ├── ParseHexList()       → List<byte>
+│   ├── ParseVcpEntries()    → Dictionary<byte, VcpCodeInfo>
+│   └── ParseVcpNames()      → void
+│
+├── VcpEntryParser (sub-parser for vcp() content)
+│   └── TryParseEntry()      → VcpEntry
+│
+├── VcpNameParser (sub-parser for vcpname() content)
+│   └── TryParseEntry()      → (byte code, string name)
+│
+└── WindowParser (sub-parser for windowN() content)
+    ├── Parse()              → WindowCapability
+    └── ParseSubSegment()    → (name, content)?
+```
+
+### Design Principles
+
+1. **ref struct for Zero Allocation**
+   - Main parser uses `ref struct` to avoid heap allocation
+   - Works with `ReadOnlySpan<char>` for efficient string slicing
+   - No intermediate string allocations during parsing
+
+2. **Recursive Descent Pattern**
+   - Each grammar rule has a corresponding parse method
+   - Methods call each other recursively for nested structures
+   - Single-character lookahead via `Peek()`
+
+3. **Error Recovery**
+   - Errors are accumulated, not thrown
+   - Parser attempts to continue after errors
+   - Returns partial results when possible
+
+4. **Sub-parsers for Specialized Content**
+   - `VcpEntryParser` for VCP code entries
+   - `VcpNameParser` for custom VCP names
+   - Each sub-parser handles its own grammar subset
+
+## Parse Methods Detail
+
+### ParseCapabilities()
+Entry point. Handles optional outer parentheses and iterates through segments.
+
+```csharp
+private MccsParseResult ParseCapabilities()
+{
+    // Handle optional outer parens
+    // while (!IsAtEnd()) { ParseSegment() }
+    // Return result with accumulated errors
+}
+```
+
+### ParseSegment()
+Parses a single `identifier(content)` segment.
+
+```csharp
+private ParsedSegment? ParseSegment()
+{
+    // 1. ParseIdentifier()
+    // 2. Expect '('
+    // 3. ParseBalancedContent()
+    // 4. Expect ')'
+}
+```
+
+### ParseBalancedContent()
+Extracts content between balanced parentheses, handling nested parens.
+
+```csharp
+private string ParseBalancedContent()
+{
+    int depth = 1;
+    while (depth > 0) {
+        if (char == '(') depth++;
+        if (char == ')') depth--;
+    }
+}
+```
+
+### ParseVcpEntries()
+Delegates to `VcpEntryParser` for the specialized VCP entry grammar.
+
+```csharp
+vcp_entry ::= hex_byte [ '(' hex_list ')' ]
+
+Examples:
+- "10"           → code=0x10, values=[]
+- "14(04 05 06)" → code=0x14, values=[4, 5, 6]
+- "60(11 12 0F)" → code=0x60, values=[0x11, 0x12, 0x0F]
+```
+
+## Comparison with Other Approaches
+
+| Approach | Pros | Cons |
+|----------|------|------|
+| **Recursive Descent** (this) | Clear structure, handles nesting, extensible | More code |
+| **Regex** (DDCSharp) | Concise | Hard to debug, limited nesting |
+| **Mixed** (original) | Pragmatic | Inconsistent, hard to maintain |
+
+## Performance Characteristics
+
+- **Time Complexity**: O(n) where n = input length
+- **Space Complexity**: O(1) for parsing + O(m) for output where m = number of VCP codes
+- **Allocations**: Minimal - only for output structures
+
+## Supported Segments
+
+| Segment | Description | Parser |
+|---------|-------------|--------|
+| `prot(...)` | Protocol type | Direct assignment |
+| `type(...)` | Display type (lcd/crt) | Direct assignment |
+| `model(...)` | Model name | Direct assignment |
+| `cmds(...)` | Supported commands | ParseHexList |
+| `vcp(...)` | VCP code entries | VcpEntryParser |
+| `mccs_ver(...)` | MCCS version | Direct assignment |
+| `vcpname(...)` | Custom VCP names | VcpNameParser |
+| `windowN(...)` | PIP/PBP window capabilities | WindowParser |
+
+### Window Segment Format
+
+The `windowN` segment (where N is 1, 2, 3, etc.) describes PIP/PBP window capabilities:
+
+```
+window1(type(PIP) area(25 25 1895 1175) max(640 480) min(10 10) window(10))
+```
+
+| Sub-field | Format | Description |
+|-----------|--------|-------------|
+| `type` | `type(PIP)` or `type(PBP)` | Window type (Picture-in-Picture or Picture-by-Picture) |
+| `area` | `area(x1 y1 x2 y2)` | Window area coordinates in pixels |
+| `max` | `max(width height)` | Maximum window dimensions |
+| `min` | `min(width height)` | Minimum window dimensions |
+| `window` | `window(id)` | Window identifier |
+
+All sub-fields are optional; missing fields default to zero values.
+
+## Error Handling
+
+```csharp
+public readonly struct ParseError
+{
+    public int Position { get; }    // Character position
+    public string Message { get; }  // Human-readable error
+}
+
+public sealed class MccsParseResult
+{
+    public VcpCapabilities Capabilities { get; }
+    public IReadOnlyList<ParseError> Errors { get; }
+    public bool HasErrors => Errors.Count > 0;
+    public bool IsValid => !HasErrors && Capabilities.SupportedVcpCodes.Count > 0;
+}
+```
+
+## Usage Example
+
+```csharp
+// Parse capabilities string
+var result = MccsCapabilitiesParser.Parse(capabilitiesString);
+
+if (result.IsValid)
+{
+    var caps = result.Capabilities;
+    Console.WriteLine($"Model: {caps.Model}");
+    Console.WriteLine($"MCCS Version: {caps.MccsVersion}");
+    Console.WriteLine($"VCP Codes: {caps.SupportedVcpCodes.Count}");
+}
+
+if (result.HasErrors)
+{
+    foreach (var error in result.Errors)
+    {
+        Console.WriteLine($"Parse error at {error.Position}: {error.Message}");
+    }
+}
+```
+
+## Edge Cases Handled
+
+1. **Missing outer parentheses** (Apple Cinema Display)
+2. **No spaces between hex bytes** (`010203` vs `01 02 03`)
+3. **Nested parentheses** in VCP values
+4. **Unknown segments** (logged but not fatal)
+5. **Malformed input** (partial results returned)

doc/devdocs/readme.md

@@ -2,90 +2,31 @@
 
 Welcome to the PowerToys developer documentation. This documentation provides information for developers who want to contribute to PowerToys or understand how it works.
 
-## Core Architecture
+## Getting Started
 
-- [Architecture Overview](core/architecture.md) - Overview of the PowerToys architecture and module interface
-- [Runner and System tray](core/runner.md) - Details about the PowerToys Runner process
-- [Settings](core/settings/readme.md) - Documentation on the settings system
-- [Installer](core/installer.md) - Information about the PowerToys installer
-- [Modules](modules/readme.md) - Documentation for individual PowerToys modules
+### Prerequisites
 
-## Common Components
+1. Windows 10 April 2018 Update (version 1803) or newer
+1. [Visual Studio 2026](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/) (recommended) or Visual Studio 2022 17.4+ with the following workloads/components:
+   - Desktop Development with C++
+   - WinUI application development
+   - .NET desktop development
+   - Windows 10 SDK (10.0.22621.0)
+   - Windows 11 SDK (10.0.26100.3916)
+1. .NET 8 SDK
+1. Enable long paths in Windows (see [Enable Long Paths](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/win32/fileio/maximum-file-path-limitation#enabling-long-paths-in-windows-10-version-1607-and-later) for details)
 
-- [Context Menu Handlers](common/context-menus.md) - How PowerToys implements and registers Explorer context menu handlers
-- [Monaco Editor](common/monaco-editor.md) - How PowerToys uses the Monaco code editor component across modules
-- [Logging and Telemetry](development/logging.md) - How to use logging and telemetry
-- [Localization](development/localization.md) - How to support multiple languages
+> **Tip:** You can install Visual Studio with all required workloads automatically using the [WinGet configuration files](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/tree/main/.config) in the repository:
+> ```powershell
+> winget configure .config\configuration.winget
+> ```
+> Pick the file that matches your VS edition (e.g., `configuration.vsProfessional.winget` or `configuration.vsEnterprise.winget`).
 
-## Development Guidelines
-
-- [Coding Guidelines](development/guidelines.md) - Development guidelines and best practices
-- [Coding Style](development/style.md) - Code formatting and style conventions
-- [UI Testing](development/ui-tests.md) - How to write UI tests for PowerToys
-- [Debugging](development/debugging.md) - Techniques for debugging PowerToys
-
-## Tools
-
-- [Tools Overview](tools/readme.md) - Overview of tools in PowerToys
-- [Build Tools](tools/build-tools.md) - Tools that help building PowerToys
-- [Bug Report Tool](tools/bug-report-tool.md) - Tool for collecting logs and system information
-- [Debugging Tools](tools/debugging-tools.md) - Specialized tools for debugging
-- [Fuzzing Testing](tools/fuzzingtesting.md) - How to implement and run fuzz testing for PowerToys modules
-
-## Processes
-
-- [Release Process](processes/release-process.md) - How PowerToys releases are prepared and published
-- [Update Process](processes/update-process.md) - How PowerToys updates work
-- [GPO Implementation](processes/gpo.md) - Group Policy Objects implementation details
-
-## Other Resources
-
-- [aka.ms links](akaLinks.md) - List of short links
-- [Issue/PR commands](commands.md) - Special commands for managing issues and pull requests
-
-## Fork, Clone, Branch and Create your PR
-
-Once you've discussed your proposed feature/fix/etc. with a team member, and an approach or a spec has been written and approved, it's time to start development:
+### Fork, Clone, and Set Up
 
 1. Fork the repo on GitHub if you haven't already
 1. Clone your fork locally
-1. Create a feature branch
-1. Work on your changes
-1. Create a [Draft Pull Request (PR)](https://github.blog/2019-02-14-introducing-draft-pull-requests/)
-1. When ready, mark your PR as "ready for review".
-
-## Rules
-
-- **Follow the pattern of what you already see in the code.**
-- [Coding style](development/style.md).
-- Try to package new functionality/components into libraries that have nicely defined interfaces.
-- Package new functionality into classes or refactor existing functionality into a class as you extend the code.
-- When adding new classes/methods/changing existing code, add new unit tests or update the existing tests.
-
-## GitHub Workflow
-
-- Before starting to work on a fix/feature, make sure there is an open issue to track the work.
-- Add the `In progress` label to the issue, if not already present. Also add a `Cost-Small/Medium/Large` estimate and make sure all appropriate labels are set.
-- If you are a community contributor, you will not be able to add labels to the issue; in that case just add a comment saying that you have started work on the issue and try to give an estimate for the delivery date.
-- If the work item has a medium/large cost, using the markdown task list, list each sub item and update the list with a check mark after completing each sub item.
-- When opening a PR, follow the PR template.
-- When you'd like the team to take a look (even if the work is not yet fully complete) mark the PR as 'Ready For Review' so that the team can review your work and provide comments, suggestions, and request changes. It may take several cycles, but the end result will be solid, testable, conformant code that is safe for us to merge.
-- When the PR is approved, let the owner of the PR merge it. For community contributions, the reviewer who approved the PR can also merge it.
-- Use the `Squash and merge` option to merge a PR. If you don't want to squash it because there are logically different commits, use `Rebase and merge`.
-- Close issues automatically when referenced in a PR. You can use [closing keywords](https://docs.github.com/en/issues/tracking-your-work-with-issues/using-issues/linking-a-pull-request-to-an-issue#linking-a-pull-request-to-an-issue-using-a-keyword) in the body of the PR to have GitHub automatically link your PR to the issue.
-
-## Compiling PowerToys
-
-### Prerequisites for Compiling PowerToys
-
-1. Windows 10 April 2018 Update (version 1803) or newer
-1. Visual Studio Community/Professional/Enterprise 2022 17.4 or newer
-1. A local clone of the PowerToys repository
-1. Enable long paths in Windows (see [Enable Long Paths](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/win32/fileio/maximum-file-path-limitation#enabling-long-paths-in-windows-10-version-1607-and-later) for details)
-
-### Automated Setup (Recommended)
-
-Run the setup script to automatically configure your development environment:
+1. Run the automated setup script (**recommended**):
 
 ```powershell
 .\tools\build\setup-dev-environment.ps1
@@ -97,15 +38,10 @@ This script will:
 - Guide you through installing required Visual Studio components from `.vsconfig`
 - Initialize git submodules
 
-Run with `-Help` to see all available options:
+Run with `-Help` to see all available options.
 
-```powershell
-.\tools\build\setup-dev-environment.ps1 -Help
-```
-
-### Manual Setup
-
-If you prefer to set up manually, follow these steps:
+<details>
+<summary><strong>Manual setup (if you prefer not to use the script)</strong></summary>
 
 #### Install Visual Studio dependencies
 
@@ -114,15 +50,17 @@ If you prefer to set up manually, follow these steps:
 
 Alternatively, import the `.vsconfig` file from the repository root using Visual Studio Installer to install all required workloads.
 
-#### Get Submodules to compile
+#### Initialize submodules
 
-We have submodules that need to be initialized before you can compile most parts of PowerToys. This should be a one-time step.
+This is a one-time step required before you can compile most parts of PowerToys.
 
 1. Open a terminal
 1. Navigate to the folder you cloned PowerToys to.
 1. Run `git submodule update --init --recursive`
 
-### Compiling Source Code
+</details>
+
+### Building
 
 #### Using Visual Studio
 
@@ -150,7 +88,77 @@ You can also build from the command line using the provided scripts in `tools\bu
 .\tools\build\build-installer.ps1
 ```
 
-## Compile the installer
+### Debugging
+
+See [Debugging](development/debugging.md) for detailed debugging techniques, including Visual Studio setup, attaching to child processes, and troubleshooting build errors.
+
+### Creating a New PowerToy
+
+See [Creating a New PowerToy](development/new-powertoy.md) for an end-to-end guide covering module architecture, settings integration, installer packaging, and testing.
+
+## Development Guidelines
+
+- [Coding Guidelines](development/guidelines.md) - Development guidelines and best practices
+- [Coding Style](development/style.md) - Code formatting and style conventions
+- [Logging and Telemetry](development/logging.md) - How to use logging and telemetry
+- [Localization](development/localization.md) - How to support multiple languages
+- [UI Testing](development/ui-tests.md) - How to write UI tests for PowerToys
+- [Developing with VS Code](development/dev-with-vscode.md) - Build, debug, and contribute using VS Code
+
+## Rules
+
+- **Follow the pattern of what you already see in the code.**
+- [Coding style](development/style.md).
+- Try to package new functionality/components into libraries that have nicely defined interfaces.
+- Package new functionality into classes or refactor existing functionality into a class as you extend the code.
+- When adding new classes/methods/changing existing code, add new unit tests or update the existing tests.
+
+## GitHub Workflow
+
+- Before starting to work on a fix/feature, make sure there is an open issue to track the work.
+- Add the `In progress` label to the issue, if not already present. Also add a `Cost-Small/Medium/Large` estimate and make sure all appropriate labels are set.
+- If you are a community contributor, you will not be able to add labels to the issue; in that case just add a comment saying that you have started work on the issue and try to give an estimate for the delivery date.
+- If the work item has a medium/large cost, using the markdown task list, list each sub item and update the list with a check mark after completing each sub item.
+- **Before opening a PR, ensure your changes build successfully locally and functionality tests pass.** This is especially important for AI-assisted (vibe coding) contributions—always verify AI-generated code works as intended. Exploratory PRs or draft PRs for discussion are exceptions.
+- When opening a PR, follow the PR template.
+- When you'd like the team to take a look (even if the work is not yet fully complete) mark the PR as 'Ready For Review' so that the team can review your work and provide comments, suggestions, and request changes. It may take several cycles, but the end result will be solid, testable, conformant code that is safe for us to merge.
+- When the PR is approved, let the owner of the PR merge it. For community contributions, the reviewer who approved the PR can also merge it.
+- Use the `Squash and merge` option to merge a PR. If you don't want to squash it because there are logically different commits, use `Rebase and merge`.
+- Close issues automatically when referenced in a PR. You can use [closing keywords](https://docs.github.com/en/issues/tracking-your-work-with-issues/using-issues/linking-a-pull-request-to-an-issue#linking-a-pull-request-to-an-issue-using-a-keyword) in the body of the PR to have GitHub automatically link your PR to the issue.
+
+## Core Architecture
+
+- [Architecture Overview](core/architecture.md) - Overview of the PowerToys architecture and module interface
+- [Runner and System tray](core/runner.md) - Details about the PowerToys Runner process
+- [Settings](core/settings/readme.md) - Documentation on the settings system
+- [Installer](core/installer.md) - Information about the PowerToys installer
+- [Modules](modules/readme.md) - Documentation for individual PowerToys modules
+
+## Common Components
+
+- [Context Menu Handlers](common/context-menus.md) - How PowerToys implements and registers Explorer context menu handlers
+- [Monaco Editor](common/monaco-editor.md) - How PowerToys uses the Monaco code editor component across modules
+
+## Tools
+
+- [Tools Overview](tools/readme.md) - Overview of tools in PowerToys
+- [Build Tools](tools/build-tools.md) - Tools that help building PowerToys
+- [Bug Report Tool](tools/bug-report-tool.md) - Tool for collecting logs and system information
+- [Debugging Tools](tools/debugging-tools.md) - Specialized tools for debugging
+- [Fuzzing Testing](tools/fuzzingtesting.md) - How to implement and run fuzz testing for PowerToys modules
+
+## Processes
+
+- [Release Process](processes/release-process.md) - How PowerToys releases are prepared and published
+- [Update Process](processes/update-process.md) - How PowerToys updates work
+- [GPO Implementation](processes/gpo.md) - Group Policy Objects implementation details
+
+## Other Resources
+
+- [aka.ms links](akaLinks.md) - List of short links
+- [Issue/PR commands](commands.md) - Special commands for managing issues and pull requests
+
+## Building the Installer
 
 Our installer is two parts, an EXE and an MSI.  The EXE (Bootstrapper) contains the MSI and handles more complex installation logic. 
 - The EXE installs all prerequisites and installs PowerToys via the MSI. It has additional features such as the installation flags (see below).
@@ -164,8 +172,3 @@ The installer can only be compiled in `Release` mode; steps 1 and 2 must be perf
 1. Compile `PowerToysSetup.slnx` Path from root: `installer\PowerToysSetup.slnx` (details listed below)
 
 See [Installer](core/installer.md) for more details on building and debugging the installer.
-
-## How to create new PowerToys
-
-See the instructions on [how to install the PowerToys Module project template](/tools/project_template). <br />
-Specifications for the [PowerToys settings API](core/settings/readme.md).

installer/PowerToysSetupCustomActionsVNext/CustomAction.cpp

@@ -1549,7 +1549,7 @@ UINT __stdcall TerminateProcessesCA(MSIHANDLE hInstall)
     }
     processes.resize(bytes / sizeof(processes[0]));
 
-    std::array<std::wstring_view, 44> processesToTerminate = {
+    std::array<std::wstring_view, 45> processesToTerminate = {
         L"PowerToys.PowerLauncher.exe",
         L"PowerToys.Settings.exe",
         L"PowerToys.AdvancedPaste.exe",
@@ -1565,6 +1565,7 @@ UINT __stdcall TerminateProcessesCA(MSIHANDLE hInstall)
         L"PowerToys.PowerRename.exe",
         L"PowerToys.ImageResizer.exe",
         L"PowerToys.LightSwitchService.exe",
+        L"PowerToys.PowerDisplay.exe",
         L"PowerToys.GcodeThumbnailProvider.exe",
         L"PowerToys.BgcodeThumbnailProvider.exe",
         L"PowerToys.PdfThumbnailProvider.exe",

installer/PowerToysSetupCustomActionsVNext/PowerToysSetupCustomActionsVNext.vcxproj

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
-<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
 <Project ToolsVersion="15.0" DefaultTargets="Build" xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/developer/msbuild/2003">
   <Import Project="..\packages\WixToolset.WcaUtil.5.0.2\build\WixToolset.WcaUtil.props" Condition="Exists('..\packages\WixToolset.WcaUtil.5.0.2\build\WixToolset.WcaUtil.props')" />
   <Import Project="..\packages\WixToolset.DUtil.5.0.2\build\WixToolset.DUtil.props" Condition="Exists('..\packages\WixToolset.DUtil.5.0.2\build\WixToolset.DUtil.props')" />
-  <Import Project="..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.240111.5\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.props" Condition="Exists('..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.240111.5\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.props')" />
+  <Import Project="..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.250303.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.props" Condition="Exists('..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.250303.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.props')" />
   <Import Project="..\wix.props" Condition="Exists('..\wix.props')" />
   <PropertyGroup Label="Globals">
     <ProjectGuid>{B3A354B0-1E54-4B55-A962-FB5AF9330C19}</ProjectGuid>
@@ -14,13 +14,13 @@
   <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)'=='Debug'" Label="Configuration">
     <ConfigurationType>DynamicLibrary</ConfigurationType>
     <CharacterSet>Unicode</CharacterSet>
-    <PlatformToolset>v143</PlatformToolset>
+    
   </PropertyGroup>
   <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)'=='Release'" Label="Configuration">
     <ConfigurationType>DynamicLibrary</ConfigurationType>
     <CharacterSet>Unicode</CharacterSet>
     <WholeProgramOptimization>true</WholeProgramOptimization>
-    <PlatformToolset>v143</PlatformToolset>
+    
   </PropertyGroup>
   <Import Project="$(VCTargetsPath)\Microsoft.Cpp.props" />
   <Import Project="..\..\deps\spdlog.props" />
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@
   <ItemDefinitionGroup>
     <ClCompile>
       <AdditionalIncludeDirectories>inc;..\..\src\;..\..\src\common\Telemetry;telemetry;%(AdditionalIncludeDirectories)</AdditionalIncludeDirectories>
-      <AdditionalOptions>/await /Zc:twoPhase- /Wv:18 %(AdditionalOptions)</AdditionalOptions>
+      <AdditionalOptions>/Zc:twoPhase- /Wv:18 %(AdditionalOptions)</AdditionalOptions>
       <WarningLevel>Level4</WarningLevel>
       <DebugInformationFormat>ProgramDatabase</DebugInformationFormat>
     </ClCompile>
@@ -165,14 +165,14 @@
   </ItemGroup>
   <Import Project="$(VCTargetsPath)\Microsoft.Cpp.targets" />
   <ImportGroup Label="ExtensionTargets">
-    <Import Project="..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.240111.5\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.targets" Condition="Exists('..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.240111.5\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.targets')" />
+    <Import Project="..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.250303.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.targets" Condition="Exists('..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.250303.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.targets')" />
   </ImportGroup>
   <Target Name="EnsureNuGetPackageBuildImports" BeforeTargets="PrepareForBuild">
     <PropertyGroup>
       <ErrorText>This project references NuGet package(s) that are missing on this computer. Use NuGet Package Restore to download them.  For more information, see http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=322105. The missing file is {0}.</ErrorText>
     </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'))" />
+    <Error Condition="!Exists('..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.250303.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.props')" Text="$([System.String]::Format('$(ErrorText)', '..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.250303.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.props'))" />
+    <Error Condition="!Exists('..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.250303.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.targets')" Text="$([System.String]::Format('$(ErrorText)', '..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.250303.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.targets'))" />
     <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>

installer/PowerToysSetupCustomActionsVNext/packages.config

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
 <packages>
-  <package id="Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT" version="2.0.240111.5" targetFramework="native" />
+  <package id="Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT" version="2.0.250303.1" targetFramework="native" />
   <package id="WixToolset.DUtil" version="5.0.2" targetFramework="native" />
   <package id="WixToolset.WcaUtil" version="5.0.2" targetFramework="native" />
 </packages>

installer/PowerToysSetupVNext/Directory.Build.props

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 <Project>
-  <Import Project="..\..\src\Version.props" Condition="Exists('..\..\src\Version.props')" />
+  <Import Project="..\..\Directory.Build.props" />
   <PropertyGroup>
     <!-- Set BaseIntermediateOutputPath for each project to avoid conflicts -->
     <BaseIntermediateOutputPath Condition="'$(MSBuildProjectName)' == 'PowerToysInstallerVNext'">obj\Installer\</BaseIntermediateOutputPath>

installer/PowerToysSetupVNext/PowerDisplay.wxs

@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
+<Wix xmlns="http://wixtoolset.org/schemas/v4/wxs"
+     xmlns:util="http://wixtoolset.org/schemas/v4/wxs/util" >
+
+  <?include $(sys.CURRENTDIR)\Common.wxi?>
+
+  <?define PowerDisplayAssetsFiles=?>
+  <?define PowerDisplayAssetsFilesPath=$(var.BinDir)WinUI3Apps\Assets\PowerDisplay?>
+
+  <Fragment>
+    <!-- Power Display -->
+    <DirectoryRef Id="WinUI3AppsAssetsFolder">
+      <Directory Id="PowerDisplayAssetsInstallFolder" Name="PowerDisplay" />
+    </DirectoryRef>
+    <DirectoryRef Id="PowerDisplayAssetsInstallFolder" FileSource="$(var.PowerDisplayAssetsFilesPath)">
+    <!-- Generated by generateFileComponents.ps1 -->
+    <!--PowerDisplayAssetsFiles_Component_Def-->
+    </DirectoryRef>
+
+    <ComponentGroup Id="PowerDisplayComponentGroup">
+      <Component Id="RemovePowerDisplayFolder" Guid="B8F2E3A5-72C1-4A2D-9B3F-8E5D7C6A4F9B" Directory="PowerDisplayAssetsInstallFolder" >
+        <RegistryKey Root="$(var.RegistryScope)" Key="Software\Classes\powertoys\components">
+          <RegistryValue Type="string" Name="RemovePowerDisplayFolder" Value="" KeyPath="yes"/>
+        </RegistryKey>
+        <RemoveFolder Id="RemoveFolderPowerDisplayAssetsFolder" Directory="PowerDisplayAssetsInstallFolder" On="uninstall"/>
+      </Component>
+    </ComponentGroup>
+
+  </Fragment>
+</Wix>

installer/PowerToysSetupVNext/PowerToysInstallerVNext.wixproj

@@ -47,6 +47,7 @@ call powershell.exe -NonInteractive -executionpolicy Unrestricted -File $(MSBuil
       call move /Y ..\..\..\NewPlus.wxs.bk ..\..\..\NewPlus.wxs
       call move /Y ..\..\..\Peek.wxs.bk ..\..\..\Peek.wxs
       call move /Y ..\..\..\PowerRename.wxs.bk ..\..\..\PowerRename.wxs
+      call move /Y ..\..\..\PowerDisplay.wxs.bk ..\..\..\PowerDisplay.wxs
       call move /Y ..\..\..\Product.wxs.bk ..\..\..\Product.wxs
       call move /Y ..\..\..\RegistryPreview.wxs.bk ..\..\..\RegistryPreview.wxs
       call move /Y ..\..\..\Resources.wxs.bk ..\..\..\Resources.wxs
@@ -123,6 +124,7 @@ call powershell.exe -NonInteractive -executionpolicy Unrestricted -File $(MSBuil
     <Compile Include="KeyboardManager.wxs" />
     <Compile Include="Peek.wxs" />
     <Compile Include="PowerRename.wxs" />
+    <Compile Include="PowerDisplay.wxs" />
     <Compile Include="DscResources.wxs" />
     <Compile Include="RegistryPreview.wxs" />
     <Compile Include="Run.wxs" />

installer/PowerToysSetupVNext/Product.wxs

@@ -53,6 +53,7 @@
       <ComponentGroupRef Id="LightSwitchComponentGroup" />
       <ComponentGroupRef Id="PeekComponentGroup" />
       <ComponentGroupRef Id="PowerRenameComponentGroup" />
+      <ComponentGroupRef Id="PowerDisplayComponentGroup" />
       <ComponentGroupRef Id="RegistryPreviewComponentGroup" />
       <ComponentGroupRef Id="RunComponentGroup" />
       <ComponentGroupRef Id="SettingsComponentGroup" />
@@ -146,7 +147,7 @@
       <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="UninstallPackageIdentityMSIX" Before="RemoveFiles" Condition="Installed 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">

installer/PowerToysSetupVNext/Resources.wxs

@@ -367,6 +367,12 @@
         </RegistryKey>
         <File Id="BgcodePreviewHandler_$(var.IdSafeLanguage)_File" Source="$(var.BinDir)\$(var.Language)\PowerToys.BgcodePreviewHandler.resources.dll" />
       </Component>
+      <Component Id="CmdPalExtPowerToys_$(var.IdSafeLanguage)_Component" Directory="Resource$(var.IdSafeLanguage)INSTALLFOLDER" Guid="$(var.CompGUIDPrefix)23">
+        <RegistryKey Root="$(var.RegistryScope)" Key="Software\Classes\powertoys\components">
+          <RegistryValue Type="string" Name="CmdPalExtPowerToys_$(var.IdSafeLanguage)_Component" Value="" KeyPath="yes" />
+        </RegistryKey>
+        <File Id="CmdPalExtPowerToys_$(var.IdSafeLanguage)_File" Source="$(var.BinDir)\$(var.Language)\Microsoft.CmdPal.Ext.PowerToys.resources.dll" />
+      </Component>
       <?undef IdSafeLanguage?>
       <?undef CompGUIDPrefix?>
       <?endforeach?>

installer/PowerToysSetupVNext/SilentFilesInUseBA/SilentFilesInUseBAFunction.vcxproj

@@ -37,14 +37,14 @@
   <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)'=='Debug'" Label="Configuration">
     <ConfigurationType>DynamicLibrary</ConfigurationType>
     <UseDebugLibraries>true</UseDebugLibraries>
-    <PlatformToolset>v143</PlatformToolset>
+    
     <CharacterSet>Unicode</CharacterSet>
   </PropertyGroup>
   
   <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)'=='Release'" Label="Configuration">
     <ConfigurationType>DynamicLibrary</ConfigurationType>
     <UseDebugLibraries>false</UseDebugLibraries>
-    <PlatformToolset>v143</PlatformToolset>
+    
     <WholeProgramOptimization>true</WholeProgramOptimization>
     <CharacterSet>Unicode</CharacterSet>
   </PropertyGroup>
@@ -68,11 +68,10 @@
     <ClCompile Include="SilentFilesInUseBAFunctions.cpp" />
     <ClCompile Include="bafunctions.cpp">
       <PrecompiledHeader>Create</PrecompiledHeader>
-      <PrecompiledHeaderFile>precomp.h</PrecompiledHeaderFile>
     </ClCompile>
   </ItemGroup>
   <ItemGroup>
-    <ClInclude Include="precomp.h" />
+    <ClInclude Include="pch.h" />
     <ClInclude Include="resource.h" />
   </ItemGroup>
   <ItemGroup>

installer/PowerToysSetupVNext/SilentFilesInUseBA/SilentFilesInUseBAFunctions.cpp

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 // 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.
 
-#include "precomp.h"
+#include "pch.h"
 #include "BalBaseBAFunctions.h"
 #include "BalBaseBAFunctionsProc.h"
 
@@ -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;
     }
 
@@ -37,7 +36,6 @@ public: // IBAFunctions
         // BalExitOnFailure(hr, "Change this message to represent real error handling.");
         //-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
-    LExit:
         return hr;
     }
 
@@ -58,7 +56,7 @@ public: // IBAFunctions
         __in DWORD cFiles,
         __in_ecount_z(cFiles) LPCWSTR* rgwzFiles,
         __in int nRecommendation,
-        __in BOOTSTRAPPER_FILES_IN_USE_TYPE source,
+        __in BOOTSTRAPPER_FILES_IN_USE_TYPE /* source */,
         __inout int* pResult
         )
     {

installer/PowerToysSetupVNext/SilentFilesInUseBA/bafunctions.cpp

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 // 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.
 
-#include "precomp.h"
+#include "pch.h"
 
 static HINSTANCE vhInstance = NULL;
 

installer/PowerToysSetupVNext/generateAllFileComponents.ps1

@@ -176,6 +176,10 @@ Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "ImageResizerAssetsFiles" -wxsFilePath $PS
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName LightSwitchFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\LightSwitch.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\LightSwitchService"
 Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "LightSwitchFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\LightSwitch.wxs
 
+#PowerDisplay
+Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName PowerDisplayAssetsFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\PowerDisplay.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\WinUI3Apps\Assets\PowerDisplay"
+Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "PowerDisplayAssetsFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\PowerDisplay.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

src/ActionRunner/actionRunner.vcxproj

@@ -1,8 +1,9 @@
 <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
 <Project DefaultTargets="Build" xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/developer/msbuild/2003">
-  <Import Project="..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.240111.5\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.props" Condition="Exists('..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.240111.5\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.props')" />
+  <Import Project="$(VCTargetsPath)\Microsoft.Cpp.Default.props" />
+  <Import Project="$(RepoRoot)packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.250303.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.props" Condition="Exists('$(RepoRoot)packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.250303.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.props')" />
   <Target Name="GenerateResourceFiles" BeforeTargets="PrepareForBuild">
-    <Exec Command="powershell -NonInteractive -executionpolicy Unrestricted $(SolutionDir)tools\build\convert-resx-to-rc.ps1 $(MSBuildThisFileDirectory) resource.base.h resource.h actionRunner.base.rc actionRunner.rc" />
+    <Exec Command="powershell -NonInteractive -executionpolicy Unrestricted $(RepoRoot)tools\build\convert-resx-to-rc.ps1 $(MSBuildThisFileDirectory) resource.base.h resource.h actionRunner.base.rc actionRunner.rc" />
   </Target>
   <PropertyGroup Label="Globals">
     <VCProjectVersion>16.0</VCProjectVersion>
@@ -10,11 +11,10 @@
     <RootNamespace>actionRunner</RootNamespace>
     <ProjectName>PowerToys.ActionRunner</ProjectName>
   </PropertyGroup>
-  <Import Project="$(VCTargetsPath)\Microsoft.Cpp.Default.props" />
   <PropertyGroup Label="Configuration">
-    <PlatformToolset>v143</PlatformToolset>
+    
   </PropertyGroup>
-  <Import Project="..\..\deps\expected.props" />
+  <Import Project="$(RepoRoot)deps\expected.props" />
   <PropertyGroup>
     <ConfigurationType>Application</ConfigurationType>
   </PropertyGroup>
@@ -59,17 +59,17 @@
     <None Include="packages.config" />
   </ItemGroup>
   <Import Project="$(VCTargetsPath)\Microsoft.Cpp.targets" />
-  <Import Project="..\..\deps\spdlog.props" />
+  <Import Project="$(RepoRoot)deps\spdlog.props" />
   <ImportGroup Label="ExtensionTargets">
-    <Import Project="..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.240111.5\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.targets" Condition="Exists('..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.240111.5\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.targets')" />
-    <Import Project="..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.1.0.231216.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.targets" Condition="Exists('..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.1.0.231216.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.targets')" />
+    <Import Project="$(RepoRoot)packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.250303.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.targets" Condition="Exists('$(RepoRoot)packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.250303.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.targets')" />
+    <Import Project="$(RepoRoot)packages\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.1.0.231216.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.targets" Condition="Exists('$(RepoRoot)packages\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.1.0.231216.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.targets')" />
   </ImportGroup>
   <Target Name="EnsureNuGetPackageBuildImports" BeforeTargets="PrepareForBuild">
     <PropertyGroup>
       <ErrorText>This project references NuGet package(s) that are missing on this computer. Use NuGet Package Restore to download them.  For more information, see http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=322105. The missing file is {0}.</ErrorText>
     </PropertyGroup>
-    <Error Condition="!Exists('..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.240111.5\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.props')" Text="$([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('$(ErrorText)', '..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.240111.5\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.targets'))" />
-    <Error Condition="!Exists('..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.1.0.231216.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.targets')" Text="$([System.String]::Format('$(ErrorText)', '..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.1.0.231216.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.targets'))" />
+    <Error Condition="!Exists('$(RepoRoot)packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.250303.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.props')" Text="$([System.String]::Format('$(ErrorText)', '$(RepoRoot)packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.250303.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.props'))" />
+    <Error Condition="!Exists('$(RepoRoot)packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.250303.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.targets')" Text="$([System.String]::Format('$(ErrorText)', '$(RepoRoot)packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.250303.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.targets'))" />
+    <Error Condition="!Exists('$(RepoRoot)packages\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.1.0.231216.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.targets')" Text="$([System.String]::Format('$(ErrorText)', '$(RepoRoot)packages\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.1.0.231216.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.targets'))" />
   </Target>
 </Project>

src/ActionRunner/packages.config

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
 <packages>
-  <package id="Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT" version="2.0.240111.5" targetFramework="native" />
+  <package id="Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT" version="2.0.250303.1" targetFramework="native" />
   <package id="Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary" version="1.0.231216.1" targetFramework="native" />
 </packages>

src/Common.Dotnet.FuzzTest.props

@@ -5,6 +5,6 @@
        As a temporary workaround, create a .NET 8 project and use file links 
        to include the code that needs testing. -->
   <PropertyGroup>
-    <TargetFramework>net8.0-windows10.0.19041.0</TargetFramework>
+    <TargetFramework>net8.0-windows10.0.26100.0</TargetFramework>
   </PropertyGroup>
 </Project>

src/PackageIdentity/PackageIdentity.vcxproj

@@ -55,26 +55,26 @@
   <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>
 

src/Update/PowerToys.Update.cpp

@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ std::optional<fs::path> ObtainInstaller(bool& isUpToDate)
 
     auto state = UpdateState::read();
 
-    const auto new_version_info = get_github_version_info_async().get();
+    const auto new_version_info = std::move(get_github_version_info_async()).get();
     if (std::holds_alternative<version_up_to_date>(*new_version_info))
     {
         isUpToDate = true;
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ std::optional<fs::path> ObtainInstaller(bool& isUpToDate)
         // Cleanup old updates before downloading the latest
         updating::cleanup_updates();
 
-        auto downloaded_installer = download_new_version(std::get<new_version_download_info>(*new_version_info)).get();
+        auto downloaded_installer = std::move(download_new_version_async(std::get<new_version_download_info>(*new_version_info))).get();
         if (!downloaded_installer)
         {
             Logger::error("Couldn't download new installer");

src/Update/PowerToys.Update.vcxproj

@@ -1,8 +1,9 @@
 <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
 <Project DefaultTargets="Build" xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/developer/msbuild/2003">
-  <Import Project="..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.240111.5\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.props" Condition="Exists('..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.240111.5\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.props')" />
+  <Import Project="$(VCTargetsPath)\Microsoft.Cpp.Default.props" />
+  <Import Project="$(RepoRoot)packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.250303.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.props" Condition="Exists('$(RepoRoot)packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.250303.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.props')" />
   <Target Name="GenerateResourceFiles" BeforeTargets="PrepareForBuild">
-    <Exec Command="powershell -NonInteractive -executionpolicy Unrestricted $(SolutionDir)tools\build\convert-resx-to-rc.ps1 $(MSBuildThisFileDirectory) resource.base.h resource.h PowerToys.Update.base.rc PowerToys.Update.rc" />
+    <Exec Command="powershell -NonInteractive -executionpolicy Unrestricted $(RepoRoot)tools\build\convert-resx-to-rc.ps1 $(MSBuildThisFileDirectory) resource.base.h resource.h PowerToys.Update.base.rc PowerToys.Update.rc" />
   </Target>
   <PropertyGroup Label="Globals">
     <VCProjectVersion>16.0</VCProjectVersion>
@@ -10,11 +11,10 @@
     <RootNamespace>Update</RootNamespace>
     <ProjectName>PowerToys.Update</ProjectName>
   </PropertyGroup>
-  <Import Project="$(VCTargetsPath)\Microsoft.Cpp.Default.props" />
   <PropertyGroup Label="Configuration">
-    <PlatformToolset>v143</PlatformToolset>
+    
   </PropertyGroup>
-  <Import Project="..\..\deps\expected.props" />
+  <Import Project="$(RepoRoot)deps\expected.props" />
   <PropertyGroup>
     <ConfigurationType>Application</ConfigurationType>
   </PropertyGroup>
@@ -65,17 +65,17 @@
     <None Include="packages.config" />
   </ItemGroup>
   <Import Project="$(VCTargetsPath)\Microsoft.Cpp.targets" />
-  <Import Project="..\..\deps\spdlog.props" />
+  <Import Project="$(RepoRoot)deps\spdlog.props" />
   <ImportGroup Label="ExtensionTargets">
-    <Import Project="..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.240111.5\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.targets" Condition="Exists('..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.240111.5\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.targets')" />
-    <Import Project="..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.1.0.231216.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.targets" Condition="Exists('..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.1.0.231216.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.targets')" />
+    <Import Project="$(RepoRoot)packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.250303.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.targets" Condition="Exists('$(RepoRoot)packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.250303.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.targets')" />
+    <Import Project="$(RepoRoot)packages\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.1.0.231216.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.targets" Condition="Exists('$(RepoRoot)packages\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.1.0.231216.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.targets')" />
   </ImportGroup>
   <Target Name="EnsureNuGetPackageBuildImports" BeforeTargets="PrepareForBuild">
     <PropertyGroup>
       <ErrorText>This project references NuGet package(s) that are missing on this computer. Use NuGet Package Restore to download them.  For more information, see http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=322105. The missing file is {0}.</ErrorText>
     </PropertyGroup>
-    <Error Condition="!Exists('..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.240111.5\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.props')" Text="$([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('$(ErrorText)', '..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.240111.5\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.targets'))" />
-    <Error Condition="!Exists('..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.1.0.231216.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.targets')" Text="$([System.String]::Format('$(ErrorText)', '..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.1.0.231216.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.targets'))" />
+    <Error Condition="!Exists('$(RepoRoot)packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.250303.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.props')" Text="$([System.String]::Format('$(ErrorText)', '$(RepoRoot)packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.250303.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.props'))" />
+    <Error Condition="!Exists('$(RepoRoot)packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.250303.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.targets')" Text="$([System.String]::Format('$(ErrorText)', '$(RepoRoot)packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.250303.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.targets'))" />
+    <Error Condition="!Exists('$(RepoRoot)packages\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.1.0.231216.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.targets')" Text="$([System.String]::Format('$(ErrorText)', '$(RepoRoot)packages\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.1.0.231216.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.targets'))" />
   </Target>
 </Project>

src/Update/packages.config

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
 <packages>
-  <package id="Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT" version="2.0.240111.5" targetFramework="native" />
+  <package id="Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT" version="2.0.250303.1" targetFramework="native" />
   <package id="Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary" version="1.0.231216.1" targetFramework="native" />
 </packages>

src/common/AllExperiments/AllExperiments.csproj

@@ -1,27 +0,0 @@
-<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
-  <!-- Look at Directory.Build.props in root for common stuff as well -->
-  <Import Project="..\..\Common.Dotnet.CsWinRT.props" />
-
-  <PropertyGroup>
-    <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
-    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
-    <TargetName>PowerToys.AllExperiments</TargetName>
-    <MockDirectory>.\Microsoft.VariantAssignment\</MockDirectory>
-  </PropertyGroup>
-
-  <ItemGroup>
-    <ProjectReference Include="..\ManagedTelemetry\Telemetry\ManagedTelemetry.csproj" />
-    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\settings-ui\Settings.UI.Library\Settings.UI.Library.csproj" />
-  </ItemGroup>
-
-  <!-- Experimentation is live, forcing inclusion -->
-  <ItemGroup Condition="'$(IsExperimentationLive)'!=''">
-    <!-- Newtonsoft.Json is included and a version specified in Directory.Packages.props to avoid a vulnerability from older versions. -->
-    <PackageReference Include="Newtonsoft.Json" />
-    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.VariantAssignment.Client" />
-    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.VariantAssignment.Contract" />
-    <Compile Remove=".\$(MockDirectory)\Client\*.cs" />
-    <Compile Remove=".\$(MockDirectory)\Contract\*.cs" />
-  </ItemGroup>
-
-</Project>

src/common/AllExperiments/Experiments.cs

@@ -1,214 +0,0 @@
-// 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.Globalization;
-using System.Text.Json;
-
-using Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.Library.Telemetry.Events;
-using Microsoft.PowerToys.Telemetry;
-using Microsoft.VariantAssignment.Client;
-using Microsoft.VariantAssignment.Contract;
-using Windows.System.Profile;
-
-namespace AllExperiments
-{
-    // The dependencies required to build this project are only available in the official build pipeline and are internal to Microsoft.
-    // However, this project is not required to build a test version of the application.
-    public class Experiments
-    {
-        public enum ExperimentState
-        {
-            Enabled,
-            Disabled,
-            NotLoaded,
-        }
-
-#pragma warning disable SA1401 // Need to use LandingPageExperiment as a static property in OobeShellPage.xaml.cs
-#pragma warning disable CA2211 // Non-constant fields should not be visible
-        public static ExperimentState LandingPageExperiment = ExperimentState.NotLoaded;
-#pragma warning restore CA2211
-#pragma warning restore SA1401
-
-        public async Task<bool> EnableLandingPageExperimentAsync()
-        {
-            if (Experiments.LandingPageExperiment != ExperimentState.NotLoaded)
-            {
-                return Experiments.LandingPageExperiment == ExperimentState.Enabled;
-            }
-
-            Experiments varServ = new Experiments();
-            await varServ.VariantAssignmentProvider_Initialize();
-            var landingPageExperiment = varServ.IsExperiment;
-
-            Experiments.LandingPageExperiment = landingPageExperiment ? ExperimentState.Enabled : ExperimentState.Disabled;
-
-            return landingPageExperiment;
-        }
-
-        private async Task VariantAssignmentProvider_Initialize()
-        {
-            IsExperiment = false;
-            string jsonFilePath = CreateFilePath();
-
-            var vaSettings = new VariantAssignmentClientSettings
-            {
-                Endpoint = new Uri("https://default.exp-tas.com/exptas77/a7a397e7-6fbe-4f21-a4e9-3f542e4b000e-exppowertoys/api/v1/tas"),
-                EnableCaching = true,
-                ResponseCacheTime = TimeSpan.FromMinutes(5),
-            };
-
-            try
-            {
-                var vaClient = vaSettings.GetTreatmentAssignmentServiceClient();
-                var vaRequest = GetVariantAssignmentRequest();
-                using var variantAssignments = await vaClient.GetVariantAssignmentsAsync(vaRequest).ConfigureAwait(false);
-
-                if (variantAssignments.AssignedVariants.Count != 0)
-                {
-                    var dataVersion = variantAssignments.DataVersion;
-                    var featureVariables = variantAssignments.GetFeatureVariables();
-                    var assignmentContext = variantAssignments.GetAssignmentContext();
-                    var featureFlagValue = featureVariables[0].GetStringValue();
-
-                    var experimentGroup = string.Empty;
-                    string json = File.ReadAllText(jsonFilePath);
-                    var jsonDictionary = JsonSerializer.Deserialize<Dictionary<string, object>>(json);
-
-                    if (jsonDictionary != null)
-                    {
-                        if (!jsonDictionary.TryGetValue("dataversion", out object? value))
-                        {
-                            value = dataVersion;
-                            jsonDictionary.Add("dataversion", value);
-                        }
-
-                        if (!jsonDictionary.ContainsKey("variantassignment"))
-                        {
-                            jsonDictionary.Add("variantassignment", featureFlagValue);
-                        }
-                        else
-                        {
-                            var jsonDataVersion = value.ToString();
-                            if (jsonDataVersion != null && int.Parse(jsonDataVersion, CultureInfo.InvariantCulture) < dataVersion)
-                            {
-                                jsonDictionary["dataversion"] = dataVersion;
-                                jsonDictionary["variantassignment"] = featureFlagValue;
-                            }
-                        }
-
-                        experimentGroup = jsonDictionary["variantassignment"].ToString();
-
-                        string output = JsonSerializer.Serialize(jsonDictionary);
-                        File.WriteAllText(jsonFilePath, output);
-                    }
-
-                    if (experimentGroup == "alternate" && AssignmentUnit != string.Empty)
-                    {
-                        IsExperiment = true;
-                    }
-
-                    PowerToysTelemetry.Log.WriteEvent(new OobeVariantAssignmentEvent() { AssignmentContext = assignmentContext, ClientID = AssignmentUnit });
-                }
-            }
-            catch (HttpRequestException ex)
-            {
-                string json = File.ReadAllText(jsonFilePath);
-                var jsonDictionary = JsonSerializer.Deserialize<Dictionary<string, object>>(json);
-
-                if (jsonDictionary != null)
-                {
-                    if (jsonDictionary.TryGetValue("variantassignment", out object? value))
-                    {
-                        if (value.ToString() == "alternate" && AssignmentUnit != string.Empty)
-                        {
-                            IsExperiment = true;
-                        }
-                    }
-                    else
-                    {
-                        jsonDictionary["variantassignment"] = "current";
-                    }
-                }
-
-                string output = JsonSerializer.Serialize(jsonDictionary);
-                File.WriteAllText(jsonFilePath, output);
-
-                Logger.LogError("Error getting to TAS endpoint", ex);
-            }
-            catch (Exception ex)
-            {
-                Logger.LogError("Error getting variant assignments for experiment", ex);
-            }
-        }
-
-        public bool IsExperiment { get; set; }
-
-        private string? AssignmentUnit { get; set; }
-
-        private VariantAssignmentRequest GetVariantAssignmentRequest()
-        {
-            var jsonFilePath = CreateFilePath();
-            try
-            {
-                if (!File.Exists(jsonFilePath))
-                {
-                    AssignmentUnit = Guid.NewGuid().ToString();
-                    var data = new Dictionary<string, string>()
-                    {
-                        ["clientid"] = AssignmentUnit,
-                    };
-                    string jsonData = JsonSerializer.Serialize(data);
-                    File.WriteAllText(jsonFilePath, jsonData);
-                }
-                else
-                {
-                    string json = File.ReadAllText(jsonFilePath);
-                    var jsonDictionary = System.Text.Json.JsonSerializer.Deserialize<Dictionary<string, object>>(json);
-                    if (jsonDictionary != null)
-                    {
-                        AssignmentUnit = jsonDictionary["clientid"]?.ToString();
-                    }
-                }
-            }
-            catch (Exception ex)
-            {
-                Logger.LogError("Error creating/getting AssignmentUnit", ex);
-            }
-
-            var attrNames = new List<string> { "FlightRing", "c:InstallLanguage" };
-            var attrData = AnalyticsInfo.GetSystemPropertiesAsync(attrNames).AsTask().GetAwaiter().GetResult();
-
-            var flightRing = string.Empty;
-            var installLanguage = string.Empty;
-
-            if (attrData.ContainsKey("FlightRing"))
-            {
-                flightRing = attrData["FlightRing"];
-            }
-
-            if (attrData.ContainsKey("InstallLanguage"))
-            {
-                installLanguage = attrData["InstallLanguage"];
-            }
-
-            return new VariantAssignmentRequest
-            {
-                Parameters =
-                {
-                    { "installLanguage", installLanguage },
-                    { "flightRing", flightRing },
-                    { "clientid", AssignmentUnit },
-                },
-            };
-        }
-
-        private string CreateFilePath()
-        {
-            var exeDir = Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolder.LocalApplicationData);
-            var settingsPath = @"Microsoft\PowerToys\experimentation.json";
-            var filePath = Path.Combine(exeDir, settingsPath);
-            return filePath;
-        }
-    }
-}

src/common/AllExperiments/Logger.cs

@@ -1,81 +0,0 @@
-// Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation
-// The Microsoft Corporation licenses this file to you under the MIT license.
-// See the LICENSE file in the project root for more information.
-
-using System;
-using System.Diagnostics;
-using System.Globalization;
-using System.IO.Abstractions;
-
-namespace AllExperiments
-{
-    public static class Logger
-    {
-        private static readonly IFileSystem FileSystem = new FileSystem();
-        private static readonly IPath Path = FileSystem.Path;
-        private static readonly IDirectory Directory = FileSystem.Directory;
-
-        private static readonly string ApplicationLogPath = Path.Combine(Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolder.LocalApplicationData), "Microsoft\\PowerToys\\Settings Logs\\Experimentation");
-
-        static Logger()
-        {
-            if (!Directory.Exists(ApplicationLogPath))
-            {
-                Directory.CreateDirectory(ApplicationLogPath);
-            }
-
-            // Using InvariantCulture since this is used for a log file name
-            var logFilePath = Path.Combine(ApplicationLogPath, "Log_" + DateTime.Now.ToString(@"yyyy-MM-dd", CultureInfo.InvariantCulture) + ".log");
-
-            Trace.Listeners.Add(new TextWriterTraceListener(logFilePath));
-
-            Trace.AutoFlush = true;
-        }
-
-        public static void LogInfo(string message)
-        {
-            Log(message, "INFO");
-        }
-
-        public static void LogError(string message)
-        {
-            Log(message, "ERROR");
-#if DEBUG
-            Debugger.Break();
-#endif
-        }
-
-        public static void LogError(string message, Exception e)
-        {
-            Log(
-                message + Environment.NewLine +
-                e?.Message + Environment.NewLine +
-                "Inner exception: " + Environment.NewLine +
-                e?.InnerException?.Message + Environment.NewLine +
-                "Stack trace: " + Environment.NewLine +
-                e?.StackTrace,
-                "ERROR");
-#if DEBUG
-            Debugger.Break();
-#endif
-        }
-
-        private static void Log(string message, string type)
-        {
-            Trace.WriteLine(type + ": " + DateTime.Now.TimeOfDay);
-            Trace.Indent();
-            Trace.WriteLine(GetCallerInfo());
-            Trace.WriteLine(message);
-            Trace.Unindent();
-        }
-
-        private static string GetCallerInfo()
-        {
-            StackTrace stackTrace = new StackTrace();
-
-            var methodName = stackTrace.GetFrame(3)?.GetMethod();
-            var className = methodName?.DeclaringType?.Name;
-            return "[Method]: " + methodName?.Name + " [Class]: " + className;
-        }
-    }
-}

src/common/AllExperiments/Microsoft.VariantAssignment/Client/VariantAssignmentClientExtensionMethods.cs

@@ -1,21 +0,0 @@
-// 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 Microsoft.VariantAssignment.Contract;
-
-// The goal of this class is to just mock out the Microsoft.VariantAssignment close source objects
-namespace Microsoft.VariantAssignment.Client
-{
-#pragma warning disable SA1200 // Using directives should be placed correctly
-    using TreatmentAssignmentServiceClient = VariantAssignmentServiceClient<TreatmentAssignmentServiceResponse>;
-#pragma warning restore SA1200 // Using directives should be placed correctly
-
-    public static class VariantAssignmentClientExtensionMethods
-    {
-        public static IVariantAssignmentProvider GetTreatmentAssignmentServiceClient(this VariantAssignmentClientSettings settings)
-        {
-            return new TreatmentAssignmentServiceClient();
-        }
-    }
-}

src/common/AllExperiments/Microsoft.VariantAssignment/Client/VariantAssignmentServiceClient.cs

@@ -1,23 +0,0 @@
-// 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 Microsoft.VariantAssignment.Contract;
-
-// The goal of this class is to just mock out the Microsoft.VariantAssignment close source objects
-namespace Microsoft.VariantAssignment.Client
-{
-    internal sealed partial class VariantAssignmentServiceClient<TServerResponse> : IVariantAssignmentProvider, IDisposable
-        where TServerResponse : VariantAssignmentServiceResponse
-    {
-        public void Dispose()
-        {
-            throw new NotImplementedException();
-        }
-
-        public Task<IVariantAssignmentResponse> GetVariantAssignmentsAsync(IVariantAssignmentRequest request, CancellationToken ct = default)
-        {
-            return Task.FromResult(EmptyVariantAssignmentResponse.Instance);
-        }
-    }
-}

src/common/AllExperiments/Microsoft.VariantAssignment/Contract/EmptyVariantAssignmentResponse.cs

@@ -1,54 +0,0 @@
-// 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.
-
-// The goal of this class is to just mock out the Microsoft.VariantAssignment close source objects
-namespace Microsoft.VariantAssignment.Contract
-{
-    public class EmptyVariantAssignmentResponse : IVariantAssignmentResponse
-    {
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Singleton instance of <see cref="EmptyVariantAssignmentResponse"/>.
-        /// </summary>
-        public static readonly IVariantAssignmentResponse Instance = new EmptyVariantAssignmentResponse();
-
-        public EmptyVariantAssignmentResponse()
-        {
-        }
-
-        public long DataVersion => 0;
-
-        public string Thumbprint => string.Empty;
-
-        /// <inheritdoc/>
-        public IReadOnlyCollection<IAssignedVariant> AssignedVariants => Array.Empty<IAssignedVariant>();
-
-        /// <inheritdoc/>
-#pragma warning disable CS8603 // Possible null reference return.
-        public IFeatureVariable GetFeatureVariable(IReadOnlyList<string> path) => null;
-#pragma warning restore CS8603 // Possible null reference return.
-
-        /// <inheritdoc/>
-        public IReadOnlyList<IFeatureVariable> GetFeatureVariables(IReadOnlyList<string> prefix) => Array.Empty<IFeatureVariable>();
-
-        public void Dispose()
-        {
-            Dispose(true);
-            GC.SuppressFinalize(this);
-        }
-
-        protected virtual void Dispose(bool disposing)
-        {
-        }
-
-        string IVariantAssignmentResponse.GetAssignmentContext()
-        {
-            throw new NotImplementedException();
-        }
-
-        IReadOnlyList<IFeatureVariable> IVariantAssignmentResponse.GetFeatureVariables()
-        {
-            throw new NotImplementedException();
-        }
-    }
-}

src/common/AllExperiments/Microsoft.VariantAssignment/Contract/IAssignedVariant.cs

@@ -1,11 +0,0 @@
-// 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.
-
-// The goal of this class is to just mock out the Microsoft.VariantAssignment close source objects
-namespace Microsoft.VariantAssignment.Contract
-{
-    public interface IAssignedVariant
-    {
-    }
-}

src/common/AllExperiments/Microsoft.VariantAssignment/Contract/IFeatureVariable.cs

@@ -1,16 +0,0 @@
-// 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.
-
-// The goal of this class is to just mock out the Microsoft.VariantAssignment close source objects
-namespace Microsoft.VariantAssignment.Contract
-{
-    public interface IFeatureVariable
-    {
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Gets the variable's value as a string.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <returns>String value of the variable.</returns>
-        string GetStringValue();
-    }
-}

src/common/AllExperiments/Microsoft.VariantAssignment/Contract/IVariantAssignmentProvider.cs

@@ -1,18 +0,0 @@
-// 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.
-
-// The goal of this class is to just mock out the Microsoft.VariantAssignment close source objects
-namespace Microsoft.VariantAssignment.Contract
-{
-    public interface IVariantAssignmentProvider : IDisposable
-    {
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Computes variant assignments based on <paramref name="request"/> data.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="request">Variant assignment parameters.</param>
-        /// <param name="ct">Propagates notification that operations should be canceled.</param>
-        /// <returns>An awaitable task that returns a <see cref="IVariantAssignmentResponse"/>.</returns>
-        Task<IVariantAssignmentResponse> GetVariantAssignmentsAsync(IVariantAssignmentRequest request, CancellationToken ct = default);
-    }
-}

src/common/AllExperiments/Microsoft.VariantAssignment/Contract/IVariantAssignmentRequest.cs

@@ -1,15 +0,0 @@
-// 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.
-
-// The goal of this class is to just mock out the Microsoft.VariantAssignment close source objects
-namespace Microsoft.VariantAssignment.Contract
-{
-    public interface IVariantAssignmentRequest
-    {
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Gets inputs used for evaluating filters, assignment units, etc.
-        /// </summary>
-        IReadOnlyCollection<(string Key, string Value)> Parameters { get; }
-    }
-}

src/common/AllExperiments/Microsoft.VariantAssignment/Contract/IVariantAssignmentResponse.cs

@@ -1,48 +0,0 @@
-// 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.
-
-// The goal of this class is to just mock out the Microsoft.VariantAssignment close source objects
-namespace Microsoft.VariantAssignment.Contract
-{
-    /// <summary>
-    /// Snapshot of variant assignments.
-    /// </summary>
-    public interface IVariantAssignmentResponse : IDisposable
-    {
-        ///// <summary>
-        ///// Gets the serial number of variant assignment configuration snapshot used when assigning variants.
-        ///// </summary>
-        long DataVersion { get; }
-
-        ///// <summary>
-        ///// Get a hash of the response suitable for caching.
-        ///// </summary>
-        // string Thumbprint { get; }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Gets the variants assigned based on request parameters and a variant configuration snapshot.
-        /// </summary>
-        IReadOnlyCollection<IAssignedVariant> AssignedVariants { get; }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Gets feature variables assigned by variants in this response.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="prefix">(Optional) Filter feature variables where <see cref="IFeatureVariable.KeySegments"/> contains the <paramref name="prefix"/>.</param>
-        /// <returns>Range of matching feature variables.</returns>
-        IReadOnlyList<IFeatureVariable> GetFeatureVariables(IReadOnlyList<string> prefix);
-
-        // this actually part of the interface but gets the job done
-        IReadOnlyList<IFeatureVariable> GetFeatureVariables();
-
-        // this actually part of the interface but gets the job done
-        string GetAssignmentContext();
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Gets a single feature variable assigned by variants in this response.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="path">Exact feature variable path.</param>
-        /// <returns>Matching feature variable or null.</returns>
-        IFeatureVariable GetFeatureVariable(IReadOnlyList<string> path);
-    }
-}

src/common/AllExperiments/Microsoft.VariantAssignment/Contract/TreatmentAssignmentServiceResponse.cs

@@ -1,11 +0,0 @@
-// 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.
-
-// The goal of this class is to just mock out the Microsoft.VariantAssignment close source objects
-namespace Microsoft.VariantAssignment.Contract
-{
-    internal sealed class TreatmentAssignmentServiceResponse : VariantAssignmentServiceResponse
-    {
-    }
-}

src/common/AllExperiments/Microsoft.VariantAssignment/Contract/VariantAssignmentClientSettings.cs

@@ -1,31 +0,0 @@
-// 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.ComponentModel.DataAnnotations;
-
-// The goal of this class is to just mock out the Microsoft.VariantAssignment close source objects
-namespace Microsoft.VariantAssignment.Contract
-{
-    /// <summary>
-    /// Configuration for variant assignment service client.
-    /// </summary>
-    public class VariantAssignmentClientSettings
-    {
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Gets or sets the variant assignment service endpoint URL.
-        /// </summary>
-        [Required]
-        public Uri? Endpoint { get; set; }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Gets or sets a value indicating whether gets or sets a value whether client side request caching should be enabled.
-        /// </summary>
-        public bool EnableCaching { get; set; }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Gets or sets the maximum time a cached variant assignment response may be used without re-validating.
-        /// </summary>
-        public TimeSpan ResponseCacheTime { get; set; }
-    }
-}

src/common/AllExperiments/Microsoft.VariantAssignment/Contract/VariantAssignmentRequest.cs

@@ -1,21 +0,0 @@
-// 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.Specialized;
-
-// The goal of this class is to just mock out the Microsoft.VariantAssignment close source objects
-namespace Microsoft.VariantAssignment.Contract
-{
-    public class VariantAssignmentRequest : IVariantAssignmentRequest
-    {
-        private NameValueCollection _parameters = new NameValueCollection();
-
-        /// <summary>
-        /// Gets or sets mutable <see cref="IVariantAssignmentRequest.Parameters"/>.
-        /// </summary>
-        public NameValueCollection Parameters { get => _parameters; set => _parameters = value; }
-
-        IReadOnlyCollection<(string Key, string Value)> IVariantAssignmentRequest.Parameters => (IReadOnlyCollection<(string Key, string Value)>)_parameters;
-    }
-}

src/common/AllExperiments/Microsoft.VariantAssignment/Contract/VariantAssignmentServiceResponse.cs

@@ -1,48 +0,0 @@
-// 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.
-
-// The goal of this class is to just mock out the Microsoft.VariantAssignment close source objects
-namespace Microsoft.VariantAssignment.Contract
-{
-    /// <summary>
-    /// Mutable implementation of <see cref="IVariantAssignmentResponse"/> for (de)serialization.
-    /// </summary>
-    internal class VariantAssignmentServiceResponse : IVariantAssignmentResponse, IDisposable
-    {
-        /// <inheritdoc />
-        public virtual long DataVersion { get; set; }
-
-        public virtual IReadOnlyCollection<IAssignedVariant> AssignedVariants { get; set; } = Array.Empty<IAssignedVariant>();
-
-        public IFeatureVariable GetFeatureVariable(IReadOnlyList<string> path)
-        {
-            throw new NotImplementedException();
-        }
-
-        public IReadOnlyList<IFeatureVariable> GetFeatureVariables(IReadOnlyList<string> prefix)
-        {
-            throw new NotImplementedException();
-        }
-
-        protected virtual void Dispose(bool disposing)
-        {
-        }
-
-        public void Dispose()
-        {
-            Dispose(true);
-            GC.SuppressFinalize(this);
-        }
-
-        public IReadOnlyList<IFeatureVariable> GetFeatureVariables()
-        {
-            throw new NotImplementedException();
-        }
-
-        public string GetAssignmentContext()
-        {
-            return string.Empty;
-        }
-    }
-}

src/common/COMUtils/COMUtils.vcxproj

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
   <Import Project="$(VCTargetsPath)\Microsoft.Cpp.Default.props" />
   <PropertyGroup Label="Configuration">
     <ConfigurationType>StaticLibrary</ConfigurationType>
-    <PlatformToolset>v143</PlatformToolset>
+    
   </PropertyGroup>
   <Import Project="$(VCTargetsPath)\Microsoft.Cpp.props" />
   <ImportGroup Label="ExtensionSettings">
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@
   <ItemDefinitionGroup>
     <ClCompile>
       <PrecompiledHeader>NotUsing</PrecompiledHeader>
-      <AdditionalIncludeDirectories>..\..\..\;%(AdditionalIncludeDirectories)</AdditionalIncludeDirectories>
+      <AdditionalIncludeDirectories>$(RepoRoot)src\;%(AdditionalIncludeDirectories)</AdditionalIncludeDirectories>
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>_LIB;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
     </ClCompile>
   </ItemDefinitionGroup>
@@ -36,12 +36,12 @@
   </ItemGroup>
   <Import Project="$(VCTargetsPath)\Microsoft.Cpp.targets" />
   <ImportGroup Label="ExtensionTargets">
-    <Import Project="..\..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.1.0.231216.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.targets" Condition="Exists('..\..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.1.0.231216.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.targets')" />
+    <Import Project="$(RepoRoot)packages\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.1.0.231216.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.targets" Condition="Exists('$(RepoRoot)packages\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.1.0.231216.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.targets')" />
   </ImportGroup>
   <Target Name="EnsureNuGetPackageBuildImports" BeforeTargets="PrepareForBuild">
     <PropertyGroup>
       <ErrorText>This project references NuGet package(s) that are missing on this computer. Use NuGet Package Restore to download them.  For more information, see http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=322105. The missing file is {0}.</ErrorText>
     </PropertyGroup>
-    <Error Condition="!Exists('..\..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.1.0.231216.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.targets')" Text="$([System.String]::Format('$(ErrorText)', '..\..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.1.0.231216.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.targets'))" />
+    <Error Condition="!Exists('$(RepoRoot)packages\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.1.0.231216.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.targets')" Text="$([System.String]::Format('$(ErrorText)', '$(RepoRoot)packages\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.1.0.231216.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary.targets'))" />
   </Target>
 </Project>

src/common/CalculatorEngineCommon/CalculatorEngineCommon.vcxproj

@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
 <Project DefaultTargets="Build" ToolsVersion="15.0" xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/developer/msbuild/2003">
-  <Import Project="..\..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.240111.5\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.props" Condition="Exists('..\..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.240111.5\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.props')" />
+  <Import Project="$(VCTargetsPath)\Microsoft.Cpp.Default.props" />
+  <Import Project="$(RepoRoot)packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.250303.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.props" Condition="Exists('$(RepoRoot)packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.250303.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.props')" />
   <PropertyGroup Label="Globals">
     <CppWinRTRootNamespaceAutoMerge>true</CppWinRTRootNamespaceAutoMerge>
     <CppWinRTGenerateWindowsMetadata>true</CppWinRTGenerateWindowsMetadata>
@@ -37,10 +38,9 @@
     <_NoWinAPIFamilyApp>true</_NoWinAPIFamilyApp>
   </PropertyGroup>
   <!-- END cppwinrt.build.pre.props -->
-  <Import Project="$(VCTargetsPath)\Microsoft.Cpp.Default.props" />
   <PropertyGroup Label="Configuration">
     <ConfigurationType>DynamicLibrary</ConfigurationType>
-    <PlatformToolset>v143</PlatformToolset>
+    
     <CharacterSet>Unicode</CharacterSet>
     <GenerateManifest>false</GenerateManifest>
   </PropertyGroup>
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@
   </ImportGroup>
   <PropertyGroup>
     <TargetName>CalculatorEngineCommon</TargetName>
-    <OutDir>..\..\..\$(Platform)\$(Configuration)\</OutDir>
+    <OutDir>$(RepoRoot)$(Platform)\$(Configuration)\</OutDir>
   </PropertyGroup>
   <ItemDefinitionGroup>
     <ClCompile>
@@ -138,16 +138,16 @@
     <ResourceCompile Include="CalculatorEngineCommon.rc" />
   </ItemGroup>
   <Import Project="$(VCTargetsPath)\Microsoft.Cpp.targets" />
-  <Import Project="..\..\..\deps\spdlog.props" />
+  <Import Project="$(RepoRoot)deps\spdlog.props" />
   <ImportGroup Label="ExtensionTargets">
-    <Import Project="..\..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.240111.5\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.targets" Condition="Exists('..\..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.240111.5\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.targets')" />
+    <Import Project="$(RepoRoot)packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.250303.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.targets" Condition="Exists('$(RepoRoot)packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.250303.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.targets')" />
   </ImportGroup>
   <Target Name="EnsureNuGetPackageBuildImports" BeforeTargets="PrepareForBuild">
     <PropertyGroup>
       <ErrorText>This project references NuGet package(s) that are missing on this computer. Use NuGet Package Restore to download them.  For more information, see http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=322105. The missing file is {0}.</ErrorText>
     </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'))" />
+    <Error Condition="!Exists('$(RepoRoot)packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.250303.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.props')" Text="$([System.String]::Format('$(ErrorText)', '$(RepoRoot)packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.250303.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.props'))" />
+    <Error Condition="!Exists('$(RepoRoot)packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.250303.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.targets')" Text="$([System.String]::Format('$(ErrorText)', '$(RepoRoot)packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.250303.1\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.targets'))" />
   </Target>
   <!-- BEGIN common.build.post.props -->
   <!--

src/common/CalculatorEngineCommon/ExprtkEvaluator.cpp

@@ -3,9 +3,27 @@
 #include <iomanip>
 #include <iostream>
 #include <sstream>
+#include <cmath>
+#include <limits>
 
 namespace ExprtkCalculator::internal
 {
+    static double factorial(const double n)
+    {
+        // Only allow non-negative integers
+        if (n < 0.0 || std::floor(n) != n)
+        {
+            return std::numeric_limits<double>::quiet_NaN();
+        }
+        return std::tgamma(n + 1.0);
+    }
+
+    static double sign(const double n)
+    {
+        if (n > 0.0) return 1.0;
+        if (n < 0.0) return -1.0;
+        return 0.0;
+    }
 
     std::wstring ToWStringFullPrecision(double value)
     {
@@ -25,6 +43,9 @@ namespace ExprtkCalculator::internal
             symbol_table.add_constant(name, value);
         }
 
+        symbol_table.add_function("factorial", factorial);
+        symbol_table.add_function("sign", sign);
+
         exprtk::expression<double> expression;
         expression.register_symbol_table(symbol_table);
 

src/common/CalculatorEngineCommon/packages.config

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
 <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
 <packages>
-	<package id="Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT" version="2.0.240111.5" targetFramework="native" />
+	<package id="Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT" version="2.0.250303.1" targetFramework="native" />
 </packages>

src/common/Common.Search/Common.Search.csproj

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
-<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
   <!-- Look at Directory.Build.props in root for common stuff as well -->
-  <Import Project="..\..\Common.Dotnet.CsWinRT.props" />
+  <Import Project="$(RepoRoot)src\Common.Dotnet.CsWinRT.props" />
 
   <PropertyGroup>
     <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>

src/common/Common.UI.Controls/Common.UI.Controls.csproj

@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+  <Import Project="$(RepoRoot)src\Common.Dotnet.CsWinRT.props" />
+  <Import Project="$(RepoRoot)src\Common.SelfContained.props" />
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>Library</OutputType>
+    <TargetFramework>net9.0-windows10.0.26100.0</TargetFramework>
+    <RootNamespace>Microsoft.PowerToys.Common.UI.Controls</RootNamespace>
+    <AssemblyName>PowerToys.Common.UI.Controls</AssemblyName>
+    <UseWinUI>true</UseWinUI>
+    <EnablePreviewMsixTooling>true</EnablePreviewMsixTooling>
+    <GenerateLibraryLayout>true</GenerateLibraryLayout>
+    <ProjectPriFileName>PowerToys.Common.UI.Controls.pri</ProjectPriFileName>
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <Platforms>x64;ARM64</Platforms>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK" />
+    <PackageReference Include="CommunityToolkit.WinUI.Controls.Primitives" />
+    <PackageReference Include="CommunityToolkit.WinUI.Extensions" />
+    <PackageReference Include="CommunityToolkit.WinUI.Converters" />
+    <PackageReference Include="CommunityToolkit.Labs.WinUI.Controls.MarkdownTextBlock" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\ManagedCommon\ManagedCommon.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>

src/common/Common.UI.Controls/Controls/CheckBoxWithDescriptionControl/CheckBoxWithDescriptionControl.cs

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-// Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation
+// 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.
 
@@ -8,15 +8,12 @@ using Microsoft.UI.Xaml;
 using Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Automation;
 using Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Controls;
 
-namespace Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.Controls
+namespace Microsoft.PowerToys.Common.UI.Controls
 {
     public partial class CheckBoxWithDescriptionControl : CheckBox
     {
-        private CheckBoxWithDescriptionControl _checkBoxSubTextControl;
-
         public CheckBoxWithDescriptionControl()
         {
-            _checkBoxSubTextControl = (CheckBoxWithDescriptionControl)this;
             this.Loaded += CheckBoxSubTextControl_Loaded;
         }
 
@@ -42,20 +39,20 @@ namespace Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.Controls
             // Add text box only if the description is not empty. Required for additional plugin options.
             if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(Description))
             {
-              panel.Children.Add(new IsEnabledTextBlock() { Style = (Style)App.Current.Resources["SecondaryIsEnabledTextBlockStyle"], Text = Description });
+                panel.Children.Add(new IsEnabledTextBlock() { Style = (Style)Application.Current.Resources["SecondaryIsEnabledTextBlockStyle"], Text = Description });
             }
 
-            _checkBoxSubTextControl.Content = panel;
+            this.Content = panel;
         }
 
         public static readonly DependencyProperty HeaderProperty = DependencyProperty.Register(
-            "Header",
+            nameof(Header),
             typeof(string),
             typeof(CheckBoxWithDescriptionControl),
             new PropertyMetadata(default(string)));
 
         public static readonly DependencyProperty DescriptionProperty = DependencyProperty.Register(
-            "Description",
+            nameof(Description),
             typeof(string),
             typeof(CheckBoxWithDescriptionControl),
             new PropertyMetadata(default(string)));

src/common/Common.UI.Controls/Controls/IsEnabledTextBlock/IsEnabledTextBlock.xaml

@@ -1,7 +1,9 @@
 <ResourceDictionary
     xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml/presentation"
     xmlns:x="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml"
-    xmlns:controls="using:Microsoft.CmdPal.UI.Controls">
+    xmlns:controls="using:Microsoft.PowerToys.Common.UI.Controls">
+
+    <Style BasedOn="{StaticResource DefaultIsEnabledTextBlockStyle}" TargetType="controls:IsEnabledTextBlock" />
 
     <Style x:Key="DefaultIsEnabledTextBlockStyle" TargetType="controls:IsEnabledTextBlock">
         <Setter Property="Foreground" Value="{ThemeResource DefaultTextForegroundThemeBrush}" />
@@ -16,6 +18,7 @@
                             FontSize="{TemplateBinding FontSize}"
                             FontWeight="{TemplateBinding FontWeight}"
                             Foreground="{TemplateBinding Foreground}"
+                            IsTextSelectionEnabled="{TemplateBinding IsTextSelectionEnabled}"
                             Text="{TemplateBinding Text}"
                             TextWrapping="WrapWholeWords" />
                         <VisualStateManager.VisualStateGroups>
@@ -33,6 +36,7 @@
             </Setter.Value>
         </Setter>
     </Style>
+
     <Style
         x:Key="SecondaryIsEnabledTextBlockStyle"
         BasedOn="{StaticResource DefaultIsEnabledTextBlockStyle}"
@@ -40,4 +44,5 @@
         <Setter Property="Foreground" Value="{ThemeResource TextFillColorSecondaryBrush}" />
         <Setter Property="FontSize" Value="12" />
     </Style>
-</ResourceDictionary>
+
+</ResourceDictionary>

src/common/Common.UI.Controls/Controls/IsEnabledTextBlock/IsEnabledTextBlock.xaml.cs

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-// Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation
+// 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.
 
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ using System.ComponentModel;
 using Microsoft.UI.Xaml;
 using Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Controls;
 
-namespace Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.Controls
+namespace Microsoft.PowerToys.Common.UI.Controls
 {
     [TemplateVisualState(Name = "Normal", GroupName = "CommonStates")]
     [TemplateVisualState(Name = "Disabled", GroupName = "CommonStates")]
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ namespace Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.Controls
     {
         public IsEnabledTextBlock()
         {
-            this.Style = (Style)App.Current.Resources["DefaultIsEnabledTextBlockStyle"];
+            this.DefaultStyleKey = typeof(IsEnabledTextBlock);
         }
 
         protected override void OnApplyTemplate()
@@ -26,11 +26,7 @@ namespace Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.Controls
             base.OnApplyTemplate();
         }
 
-        public static readonly DependencyProperty TextProperty = DependencyProperty.Register(
-           "Text",
-           typeof(string),
-           typeof(IsEnabledTextBlock),
-           null);
+        public static readonly DependencyProperty TextProperty = DependencyProperty.Register(nameof(Text), typeof(string), typeof(IsEnabledTextBlock), new PropertyMetadata(null));
 
         [Localizable(true)]
         public string Text
@@ -39,6 +35,14 @@ namespace Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.Controls
             set => SetValue(TextProperty, value);
         }
 
+        public static readonly DependencyProperty IsTextSelectionEnabledProperty = DependencyProperty.Register(nameof(IsTextSelectionEnabled), typeof(bool), typeof(IsEnabledTextBlock), new PropertyMetadata(false));
+
+        public bool IsTextSelectionEnabled
+        {
+            get => (bool)GetValue(IsTextSelectionEnabledProperty);
+            set => SetValue(IsTextSelectionEnabledProperty, value);
+        }
+
         private void IsEnabledTextBlock_IsEnabledChanged(object sender, DependencyPropertyChangedEventArgs e)
         {
             SetEnabledState();

src/common/Common.UI.Controls/Controls/KeyVisual/KeyCharPresenter.xaml

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 <ResourceDictionary
     xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml/presentation"
     xmlns:x="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml"
-    xmlns:local="using:Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.Controls"
+    xmlns:local="using:Microsoft.PowerToys.Common.UI.Controls"
     xmlns:ui="using:CommunityToolkit.WinUI">
 
     <Style BasedOn="{StaticResource DefaultKeyCharPresenterStyle}" TargetType="local:KeyCharPresenter" />