Merge main

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

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

@@ -47,6 +47,7 @@ resw
 resx
 srt
 Stereolithography
+taskmgr
 terabyte
 UYVY
 xbf
@@ -319,5 +320,9 @@ MRUCMPPROC
 MRUINFO
 REGSTR
 
+#Xaml
+NVI
+Storyboards
+
 # Misc Win32 APIs and PInvokes
 INVOKEIDLIST

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

@@ -94,8 +94,10 @@ ASSOCSTR
 ASYNCWINDOWPLACEMENT
 ASYNCWINDOWPOS
 atl
+ATX
 ATRIOX
 aumid
+authenticode
 Authenticode
 AUTOBUDDY
 AUTOCHECKBOX
@@ -113,6 +115,7 @@ azman
 bbwe
 BCIE
 bck
+backticks
 BESTEFFORT
 bezelled
 bhid
@@ -140,6 +143,7 @@ bmi
 BNumber
 BODGY
 BOklab
+Bootstrappers
 BOOTSTRAPPERINSTALLFOLDER
 BOTTOMALIGN
 boxmodel
@@ -193,6 +197,7 @@ changecursor
 CHILDACTIVATE
 CHILDWINDOW
 CHOOSEFONT
+CIBUILD
 cidl
 CIELCh
 cim
@@ -267,6 +272,7 @@ countof
 covrun
 cpcontrols
 cph
+cppcoreguidelines
 cplusplus
 CPower
 cpptools
@@ -369,7 +375,7 @@ devmgmt
 DEVMODE
 DEVMODEW
 devpal
-DFX
+dfx
 DIALOGEX
 digicert
 DINORMAL
@@ -383,6 +389,7 @@ DISPLAYFREQUENCY
 displayname
 DISPLAYORIENTATION
 divyan
+djwsxzxb
 Dlg
 DLGFRAME
 DLGMODALFRAME
@@ -443,6 +450,7 @@ EDITSHORTCUTS
 EDITTEXT
 EFile
 ekus
+eku
 emojis
 ENABLEDELAYEDEXPANSION
 ENABLEDPOPUP
@@ -507,8 +515,10 @@ eyetracker
 FANCYZONESDRAWLAYOUTTEST
 FANCYZONESEDITOR
 FARPROC
+fdx
 fesf
 FFFF
+Figma
 FILEEXPLORER
 fileexploreraddons
 fileexplorerpreview
@@ -635,6 +645,7 @@ Hiber
 Hiberboot
 HIBYTE
 hicon
+HICONSM
 HIDEREADONLY
 HIDEWINDOW
 Hif
@@ -742,7 +753,7 @@ INITDIALOG
 INITGUID
 INITTOLOGFONTSTRUCT
 INLINEPREFIX
-Inlines
+inlines
 INPC
 inproc
 INPUTHARDWARE
@@ -795,6 +806,8 @@ jpnime
 Jsons
 jsonval
 jxr
+KBSC
+kdc
 keybd
 KEYBDDATA
 KEYBDINPUT
@@ -815,6 +828,7 @@ keyvault
 KILLFOCUS
 killrunner
 kmph
+ksa
 kvp
 Kybd
 LARGEICON
@@ -921,6 +935,7 @@ LWA
 lwin
 LZero
 MAGTRANSFORM
+makeappx
 MAKEINTRESOURCE
 MAKEINTRESOURCEA
 MAKEINTRESOURCEW
@@ -1019,6 +1034,7 @@ msiexec
 MSIFASTINSTALL
 MSIHANDLE
 MSIRESTARTMANAGERCONTROL
+MSIs
 msixbundle
 MSIXCA
 MSLLHOOKSTRUCT
@@ -1148,6 +1164,7 @@ ntfs
 NTSTATUS
 NTSYSAPI
 NULLCURSOR
+nullref
 nullonfailure
 numberbox
 nwc
@@ -1184,6 +1201,7 @@ OUTOFCONTEXT
 Outptr
 outputtype
 outsettings
+outsourced
 OVERLAPPEDWINDOW
 Oversampling
 OVERWRITEPROMPT
@@ -1247,11 +1265,13 @@ phwnd
 pici
 pidl
 PIDLIST
+pinboard
 pinfo
 pinvoke
 pipename
 PKBDLLHOOKSTRUCT
 pkgfamily
+PKI
 plib
 ploc
 ploca
@@ -1324,6 +1344,7 @@ projectname
 PROPERTYKEY
 Propset
 PROPVARIANT
+Prt
 PRTL
 prvpane
 psapi
@@ -1693,6 +1714,7 @@ syskeydown
 SYSKEYUP
 SYSLIB
 SYSMENU
+systemai
 SYSTEMAPPS
 SYSTEMMODAL
 SYSTEMTIME
@@ -1975,11 +1997,12 @@ WNDCLASSW
 WNDPROC
 wnode
 wom
+workerw
 WORKSPACESEDITOR
 WORKSPACESLAUNCHER
 WORKSPACESSNAPSHOTTOOL
 WORKSPACESWINDOWARRANGER
-Worktree
+worktree
 wox
 wparam
 wpf

.github/copilot-instructions.md

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

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

@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
+---
+mode: 'agent'
+model: GPT-5-Codex (Preview)
+description: 'Generate an 80-character git commit title for the local diff.'
+---
+
+**Goal:** Provide a ready-to-paste git commit title (<= 80 characters) that captures the most important local changes since `HEAD`.
+
+**Workflow:**
+1. Run a single command to view the local diff since the last commit:
+   ```@terminal
+   git diff HEAD
+   ```
+2. From that diff, identify the dominant area (reference key paths like `src/modules/*`, `doc/devdocs/**`, etc.), the type of change (bug fix, docs update, config tweak), and any notable impact.
+3. Draft a concise, imperative commit title summarizing the dominant change. Keep it plain ASCII, <= 80 characters, and avoid trailing punctuation. Mention the primary component when obvious (for example `FancyZones:` or `Docs:`).
+4. Respond with only the final commit title on a single line so it can be pasted directly into `git commit`.

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

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

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

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

.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json

@@ -220,8 +220,12 @@
             "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.RegistryPreview.dll",
             "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.RegistryPreview.exe",
 
-            "PowerToys.ShortcutGuide.exe",
-            "PowerToys.ShortcutGuideModuleInterface.dll",
+            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.ShortcutGuide.exe",
+            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.ShortcutGuide.dll",
+            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.ShortcutGuideModuleInterface.dll",
+            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.ShortcutGuide.IndexYmlGenerator.dll",
+            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.ShortcutGuide.IndexYmlGenerator.exe",
+            "WinUI3Apps\\ShortcutGuide.CPPProject.dll",
 
             "PowerToys.ZoomIt.exe",
             "PowerToys.ZoomItModuleInterface.dll",
@@ -235,7 +239,9 @@
             "*Microsoft.CmdPal.UI_*.msix",
 
             "PowerToys.DSC.dll",
-            "PowerToys.DSC.exe"
+            "PowerToys.DSC.exe",
+
+            "PowerToysSparse.msix"
           ],
             "SigningInfo": {
                 "Operations": [

.pipelines/ESRPSigning_installer.json

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

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

@@ -512,14 +512,6 @@ jobs:
       versionNumber: ${{ parameters.versionNumber }}
       additionalBuildOptions: ${{ parameters.additionalBuildOptions }}
 
-  - template: steps-build-installer-vnext.yml
-    parameters:
-      codeSign: ${{ parameters.codeSign }}
-      signingIdentity: ${{ parameters.signingIdentity }}
-      versionNumber: ${{ parameters.versionNumber }}
-      additionalBuildOptions: ${{ parameters.additionalBuildOptions }}
-      buildUserInstaller: true # NOTE: This is the distinction between the above and below rules
-
   # This saves ~1GiB per architecture. We won't need these later.
   # Removes:
   # - All .pdb files from any static libs .libs (which were only used during linking)

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

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

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

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

Cpp.Build.props

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

Directory.Packages.props

@@ -61,6 +61,8 @@
     <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Windows.CsWinRT" Version="2.2.0" />
     <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Windows.SDK.BuildTools" Version="10.0.26100.4948" />
     <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK" Version="1.8.250907003" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK.AI" Version="1.8.37" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK.Runtime" Version="1.8.250907003" />
     <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Xaml.Behaviors.WinUI.Managed" Version="2.0.9" />
     <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Xaml.Behaviors.Wpf" Version="1.1.39" />
     <PackageVersion Include="ModernWpfUI" Version="0.9.4" />
@@ -111,6 +113,7 @@
     <PackageVersion Include="WinUIEx" Version="2.8.0" />
     <PackageVersion Include="WPF-UI" Version="3.0.5" />
     <PackageVersion Include="WyHash" Version="1.0.5" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="YamlDotNet" Version="16.3.0" />
     <PackageVersion Include="WixToolset.Heat" Version="5.0.2" />
     <PackageVersion Include="WixToolset.Firewall.wixext" Version="5.0.2" />
     <PackageVersion Include="WixToolset.Util.wixext" Version="5.0.2" />

NOTICE.md

@@ -1537,4 +1537,5 @@ SOFTWARE.
 - UTF.Unknown
 - WinUIEx
 - WPF-UI
-- WyHash
+- WyHash
+- YamlDotNet

PowerToys.sln

@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ Project("{8BC9CEB8-8B4A-11D0-8D11-00A0C91BC942}") = "runner", "src\runner\runner
 		{D29DDD63-E2CF-4657-9FD5-2AEDE4257E5D} = {D29DDD63-E2CF-4657-9FD5-2AEDE4257E5D}
 		{D940E07F-532C-4FF3-883F-790DA014F19A} = {D940E07F-532C-4FF3-883F-790DA014F19A}
 		{DA425894-6E13-404F-8DCB-78584EC0557A} = {DA425894-6E13-404F-8DCB-78584EC0557A}
+		{E2A5A82E-1E5B-4C8D-9A4F-2B1A8F9E5C3D} = {E2A5A82E-1E5B-4C8D-9A4F-2B1A8F9E5C3D}
 		{E364F67B-BB12-4E91-B639-355866EBCD8B} = {E364F67B-BB12-4E91-B639-355866EBCD8B}
 		{F9C68EDF-AC74-4B77-9AF1-005D9C9F6A99} = {F9C68EDF-AC74-4B77-9AF1-005D9C9F6A99}
 	EndProjectSection
@@ -41,7 +42,7 @@ Project("{2150E333-8FDC-42A3-9474-1A3956D46DE8}") = "fancyzones", "fancyzones",
 EndProject
 Project("{8BC9CEB8-8B4A-11D0-8D11-00A0C91BC942}") = "FancyZonesLib", "src\modules\fancyzones\FancyZonesLib\FancyZonesLib.vcxproj", "{F9C68EDF-AC74-4B77-9AF1-005D9C9F6A99}"
 EndProject
-Project("{8BC9CEB8-8B4A-11D0-8D11-00A0C91BC942}") = "FancyZones.UnitTests", "src\modules\fancyzones\FancyZonesTests\UnitTests\UnitTests.vcxproj", "{9C6A7905-72D4-4BF5-B256-ABFDAEF68AE9}"
+Project("{8BC9CEB8-8B4A-11D0-8D11-00A0C91BC942}") = "UnitTests", "src\modules\fancyzones\FancyZonesTests\UnitTests\UnitTests.vcxproj", "{9C6A7905-72D4-4BF5-B256-ABFDAEF68AE9}"
 	ProjectSection(ProjectDependencies) = postProject
 		{F9C68EDF-AC74-4B77-9AF1-005D9C9F6A99} = {F9C68EDF-AC74-4B77-9AF1-005D9C9F6A99}
 	EndProjectSection
@@ -50,6 +51,8 @@ Project("{2150E333-8FDC-42A3-9474-1A3956D46DE8}") = "common", "common", "{1AFB64
 EndProject
 Project("{8BC9CEB8-8B4A-11D0-8D11-00A0C91BC942}") = "Common.Lib.UnitTests", "src\common\UnitTests-CommonLib\UnitTests-CommonLib.vcxproj", "{1A066C63-64B3-45F8-92FE-664E1CCE8077}"
 EndProject
+Project("{8BC9CEB8-8B4A-11D0-8D11-00A0C91BC942}") = "PackageIdentity", "src\PackageIdentity\PackageIdentity.vcxproj", "{E2A5A82E-1E5B-4C8D-9A4F-2B1A8F9E5C3D}"
+EndProject
 Project("{9A19103F-16F7-4668-BE54-9A1E7A4F7556}") = "FancyZonesEditor", "src\modules\fancyzones\editor\FancyZonesEditor\FancyZonesEditor.csproj", "{5CCC8468-DEC8-4D36-99D4-5C891BEBD481}"
 EndProject
 Project("{2150E333-8FDC-42A3-9474-1A3956D46DE8}") = "powerrename", "powerrename", "{89E20BCE-EB9C-46C8-8B50-E01A82E6FDC3}"
@@ -63,7 +66,7 @@ Project("{8BC9CEB8-8B4A-11D0-8D11-00A0C91BC942}") = "PowerRenameLib", "src\modul
 EndProject
 Project("{8BC9CEB8-8B4A-11D0-8D11-00A0C91BC942}") = "PowerRenameTest", "src\modules\powerrename\testapp\PowerRenameTest.vcxproj", "{A3935CF4-46C5-4A88-84D3-6B12E16E6BA2}"
 EndProject
-Project("{8BC9CEB8-8B4A-11D0-8D11-00A0C91BC942}") = "PowerRename.UnitTests", "src\modules\powerrename\unittests\PowerRenameLibUnitTests.vcxproj", "{2151F984-E006-4A9F-92EF-C6DDE3DC8413}"
+Project("{8BC9CEB8-8B4A-11D0-8D11-00A0C91BC942}") = "PowerRenameLibUnitTests", "src\modules\powerrename\unittests\PowerRenameLibUnitTests.vcxproj", "{2151F984-E006-4A9F-92EF-C6DDE3DC8413}"
 	ProjectSection(ProjectDependencies) = postProject
 		{51920F1F-C28C-4ADF-8660-4238766796C2} = {51920F1F-C28C-4ADF-8660-4238766796C2}
 		{B25AC7A5-FB9F-4789-B392-D5C85E948670} = {B25AC7A5-FB9F-4789-B392-D5C85E948670}
@@ -313,13 +316,13 @@ Project("{8BC9CEB8-8B4A-11D0-8D11-00A0C91BC942}") = "KeyboardManagerEngine", "sr
 EndProject
 Project("{8BC9CEB8-8B4A-11D0-8D11-00A0C91BC942}") = "KeyboardManagerEngineLibrary", "src\modules\keyboardmanager\KeyboardManagerEngineLibrary\KeyboardManagerEngineLibrary.vcxproj", "{E496B7FC-1E99-4BAB-849B-0E8367040B02}"
 EndProject
-Project("{8BC9CEB8-8B4A-11D0-8D11-00A0C91BC942}") = "KeyboardManager.Engine.UnitTests", "src\modules\keyboardmanager\KeyboardManagerEngineTest\KeyboardManagerEngineTest.vcxproj", "{7F4B3A60-BC27-45A7-8000-68B0B6EA7466}"
+Project("{8BC9CEB8-8B4A-11D0-8D11-00A0C91BC942}") = "KeyboardManagerEngineTest", "src\modules\keyboardmanager\KeyboardManagerEngineTest\KeyboardManagerEngineTest.vcxproj", "{7F4B3A60-BC27-45A7-8000-68B0B6EA7466}"
 EndProject
 Project("{8BC9CEB8-8B4A-11D0-8D11-00A0C91BC942}") = "KeyboardManagerEditor", "src\modules\keyboardmanager\KeyboardManagerEditor\KeyboardManagerEditor.vcxproj", "{8DF78B53-200E-451F-9328-01EB907193AE}"
 EndProject
 Project("{8BC9CEB8-8B4A-11D0-8D11-00A0C91BC942}") = "KeyboardManagerEditorLibrary", "src\modules\keyboardmanager\KeyboardManagerEditorLibrary\KeyboardManagerEditorLibrary.vcxproj", "{23D2070D-E4AD-4ADD-85A7-083D9C76AD49}"
 EndProject
-Project("{8BC9CEB8-8B4A-11D0-8D11-00A0C91BC942}") = "KeyboardManager.Editor.UnitTests", "src\modules\keyboardmanager\KeyboardManagerEditorTest\KeyboardManagerEditorTest.vcxproj", "{62173D9A-6724-4C00-A1C8-FB646480A9EC}"
+Project("{8BC9CEB8-8B4A-11D0-8D11-00A0C91BC942}") = "KeyboardManagerEditorTest", "src\modules\keyboardmanager\KeyboardManagerEditorTest\KeyboardManagerEditorTest.vcxproj", "{62173D9A-6724-4C00-A1C8-FB646480A9EC}"
 EndProject
 Project("{2150E333-8FDC-42A3-9474-1A3956D46DE8}") = "awake", "awake", "{127F38E0-40AA-4594-B955-5616BF206882}"
 EndProject
@@ -331,12 +334,6 @@ Project("{9A19103F-16F7-4668-BE54-9A1E7A4F7556}") = "Community.PowerToys.Run.Plu
 EndProject
 Project("{9A19103F-16F7-4668-BE54-9A1E7A4F7556}") = "Community.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.UnitConverter.UnitTest", "src\modules\launcher\Plugins\Community.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.UnitConverter.UnitTest\Community.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.UnitConverter.UnitTest.csproj", "{3E424AD2-19E5-4AE6-B833-F53963EB5FC1}"
 EndProject
-Project("{2150E333-8FDC-42A3-9474-1A3956D46DE8}") = "shortcutguide", "shortcutguide", "{106CBECA-0701-4FC3-838C-9DF816A19AE2}"
-EndProject
-Project("{8BC9CEB8-8B4A-11D0-8D11-00A0C91BC942}") = "ShortcutGuideModuleInterface", "src\modules\ShortcutGuide\ShortcutGuideModuleInterface\ShortcutGuideModuleInterface.vcxproj", "{2D604C07-51FC-46BB-9EB7-75AECC7F5E81}"
-EndProject
-Project("{8BC9CEB8-8B4A-11D0-8D11-00A0C91BC942}") = "ShortcutGuide", "src\modules\ShortcutGuide\ShortcutGuide\ShortcutGuide.vcxproj", "{2EDB3EB4-FA92-4BFF-B2D8-566584837231}"
-EndProject
 Project("{8BC9CEB8-8B4A-11D0-8D11-00A0C91BC942}") = "FancyZonesModuleInterface", "src\modules\fancyzones\FancyZonesModuleInterface\FancyZonesModuleInterface.vcxproj", "{48804216-2A0E-4168-A6D8-9CD068D14227}"
 EndProject
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README.md

@@ -10,11 +10,11 @@
 
 <h3 align="center">
   <a href="#-installation">Installation</a>
-  <span> · </span>
+  <span> . </span>
   <a href="https://aka.ms/powertoys-docs">Documentation</a>
-  <span> · </span>
+  <span> . </span>
   <a href="https://aka.ms/powertoys-releaseblog">Blog</a>
-  <span> · </span>
+  <span> . </span>
   <a href="#-whats-new">Release notes</a>
 </h3>
 <br/><br/>
@@ -27,11 +27,12 @@ Microsoft PowerToys is a collection of utilities that help you customize Windows
 | [<img src="doc/images/icons/Color%20Picker.png" alt="Color Picker icon" height="16"> Color Picker](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_ColorPicker) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/Command%20Not%20Found.png" alt="Command Not Found icon" height="16"> Command Not Found](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_CmdNotFound) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/Command Palette.png" alt="Command Palette icon" height="16"> Command Palette](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_CmdPal) |
 | [<img src="doc/images/icons/Crop%20And%20Lock.png" alt="Crop and Lock icon" height="16"> Crop And Lock](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_CropAndLock) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/Environment%20Manager.png" alt="Environment Variables icon" height="16"> Environment Variables](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_EnvironmentVariables) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/FancyZones.png" alt="FancyZones icon" height="16"> FancyZones](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_FancyZones) |
 | [<img src="doc/images/icons/File%20Explorer%20Preview.png" alt="File Explorer Add-ons icon" height="16"> File Explorer Add-ons](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_FileExplorerAddOns) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/File%20Locksmith.png" alt="File Locksmith icon" height="16"> File Locksmith](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_FileLocksmith) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/Host%20File%20Editor.png" alt="Hosts File Editor icon" height="16"> Hosts File Editor](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_HostsFileEditor) |
-| [<img src="doc/images/icons/Image%20Resizer.png" alt="Image Resizer icon" height="16"> Image Resizer](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_ImageResizer) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/Keyboard%20Manager.png" alt="Keyboard Manager icon" height="16"> Keyboard Manager](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_KeyboardManager) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/Find My Mouse.png" alt="Mouse Utilities icon" height="16"> Mouse Utilities](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_MouseUtilities) |
-| [<img src="doc/images/icons/MouseWithoutBorders.png" alt="Mouse Without Borders icon" height="16"> Mouse Without Borders](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_MouseWithoutBorders) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/NewPlus.png" alt="New+ icon" height="16"> New+](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_NewPlus) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/Peek.png" alt="Peek icon" height="16"> Peek](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_Peek) |
-| [<img src="doc/images/icons/PowerRename.png" alt="PowerRename icon" height="16"> PowerRename](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_PowerRename) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/PowerToys%20Run.png" alt="PowerToys Run icon" height="16"> PowerToys Run](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_PowerToysRun) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/PowerAccent.png" alt="Quick Accent icon" height="16"> Quick Accent](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_QuickAccent) |
-| [<img src="doc/images/icons/Registry%20Preview.png" alt="Registry Preview icon" height="16"> Registry Preview](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_RegistryPreview) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/MeasureTool.png" alt="Screen Ruler icon" height="16"> Screen Ruler](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_ScreenRuler) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/Shortcut%20Guide.png" alt="Shortcut Guide icon" height="16"> Shortcut Guide](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_ShortcutGuide) |
-| [<img src="doc/images/icons/PowerOCR.png" alt="Text Extractor icon" height="16"> Text Extractor](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_TextExtractor) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/Workspaces.png" alt="Workspaces icon" height="16"> Workspaces](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_Workspaces) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/ZoomIt.png" alt="ZoomIt icon" height="16"> ZoomIt](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_ZoomIt) |
+| [<img src="doc/images/icons/Image%20Resizer.png" alt="Image Resizer icon" height="16"> Image Resizer](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_ImageResizer) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/Keyboard%20Manager.png" alt="Keyboard Manager icon" height="16"> Keyboard Manager](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_KeyboardManager) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/Light Switch.png" alt="Light Switch icon" height="16"> Light Switch](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_LightSwitch) |
+| [<img src="doc/images/icons/Find My Mouse.png" alt="Mouse Utilities icon" height="16"> Mouse Utilities](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_MouseUtilities) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/MouseWithoutBorders.png" alt="Mouse Without Borders icon" height="16"> Mouse Without Borders](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_MouseWithoutBorders) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/NewPlus.png" alt="New+ icon" height="16"> New+](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_NewPlus) |
+| [<img src="doc/images/icons/Peek.png" alt="Peek icon" height="16"> Peek](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_Peek) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/PowerRename.png" alt="PowerRename icon" height="16"> PowerRename](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_PowerRename) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/PowerToys%20Run.png" alt="PowerToys Run icon" height="16"> PowerToys Run](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_PowerToysRun) |
+| [<img src="doc/images/icons/PowerAccent.png" alt="Quick Accent icon" height="16"> Quick Accent](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_QuickAccent) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/Registry%20Preview.png" alt="Registry Preview icon" height="16"> Registry Preview](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_RegistryPreview) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/MeasureTool.png" alt="Screen Ruler icon" height="16"> Screen Ruler](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_ScreenRuler) |
+| [<img src="doc/images/icons/Shortcut%20Guide.png" alt="Shortcut Guide icon" height="16"> Shortcut Guide](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_ShortcutGuide) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/PowerOCR.png" alt="Text Extractor icon" height="16"> Text Extractor](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_TextExtractor) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/Workspaces.png" alt="Workspaces icon" height="16"> Workspaces](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_Workspaces) |
+| [<img src="doc/images/icons/ZoomIt.png" alt="ZoomIt icon" height="16"> ZoomIt](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_ZoomIt) |   |   |
 
 
 ## 📋 Installation
@@ -47,25 +48,25 @@ Before you begin, make sure your device meets the system requirements:
 
 Choose one of the installation methods below:
 
-<details>
+<details open>
 <summary>Download .exe from GitHub</summary>
 
 Go to the [PowerToys GitHub releases][github-release-link], click Assets to reveal the downloads, and choose the installer that matches your architecture and install scope. For most devices, that's the x64 per-user installer.
 
 <!-- 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+0.95%22
-[github-current-release-work]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues?q=is%3Aissue+milestone%3A%22PowerToys+0.94%22
-[ptUserX64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.94.0/PowerToysUserSetup-0.94.0-x64.exe 
-[ptUserArm64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.94.0/PowerToysUserSetup-0.94.0-arm64.exe 
-[ptMachineX64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.94.0/PowerToysSetup-0.94.0-x64.exe 
-[ptMachineArm64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.94.0/PowerToysSetup-0.94.0-arm64.exe
+[github-next-release-work]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues?q=is%3Aissue+milestone%3A%22PowerToys+0.96%22
+[github-current-release-work]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues?q=is%3Aissue+milestone%3A%22PowerToys+0.95%22
+[ptUserX64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.95.1/PowerToysUserSetup-0.95.1-x64.exe 
+[ptUserArm64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.95.1/PowerToysUserSetup-0.95.1-arm64.exe 
+[ptMachineX64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.95.1/PowerToysSetup-0.95.1-x64.exe 
+[ptMachineArm64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.95.1/PowerToysSetup-0.95.1-arm64.exe
  
 |  Description   | Filename |
 |----------------|----------|
-| Per user - x64       | [PowerToysUserSetup-0.94.0-x64.exe][ptUserX64] |
-| Per user - ARM64     | [PowerToysUserSetup-0.94.0-arm64.exe][ptUserArm64] |
-| Machine wide - x64   | [PowerToysSetup-0.94.0-x64.exe][ptMachineX64] |
-| Machine wide - ARM64 | [PowerToysSetup-0.94.0-arm64.exe][ptMachineArm64] |
+| Per user - x64       | [PowerToysUserSetup-0.95.1-x64.exe][ptUserX64] |
+| Per user - ARM64     | [PowerToysUserSetup-0.95.1-arm64.exe][ptUserArm64] |
+| Machine wide - x64   | [PowerToysSetup-0.95.1-x64.exe][ptMachineX64] |
+| Machine wide - ARM64 | [PowerToysSetup-0.95.1-arm64.exe][ptMachineArm64] |
 
 </details>
 
@@ -105,175 +106,179 @@ There are [community driven install methods](./doc/unofficialInstallMethods.md)
 </details>
 
 ## ✨ What's new
-**Version 0.94 (September 2025)**
+**Version 0.95 (October 2025)**
 
 For an in-depth look at the latest changes, visit the [Windows Command Line blog](https://aka.ms/powertoys-releaseblog).
 
 **✨ Highlights**
-
- - PowerToys Settings added a Settings search with fuzzy matching, suggestions, a results page, and UX polish to make finding options faster.
- - A comprehensive hotkey conflict detection system was introduced in Settings to surface and help resolve conflicting shortcuts. Note that the default hotkey settings (Win+Ctrl+Shift+T, Win+Ctrl+V, Win+Ctrl+T, Win+Shift+T) may overlap with existing Windows system shortcuts. This is expected. You can resolve the conflict by assigning different hotkeys.
- - Mouse Utilities added a “Gliding cursor” accessibility feature to Mouse Pointer Crosshairs for single‑button cursor movement and clicking. Thanks [@mikehall-ms](https://github.com/mikehall-ms)!
- - The installer was upgraded to WiX 5 after WiX 3 reached end-of-life; this move improved installer security, reliability, and community support.
- - Tons of bug fixes and improvements for Command Palette, including visual updates and new support for filters on ListPages (handy for extension developers).
- - Hosts Editor now has a “No leading spaces” option so active host entries can start at column 0 even if others are disabled. Thanks [@mohammed-saalim](https://github.com/mohammed-saalim)!
- - Context menu registration was moved from the installer to runtime to avoid loading disabled modules (runtime registrations).
- - Quick Accent now supports Maltese, and frequently used accents appear first (and are remembered across sessions). Thanks [@rovercoder](https://github.com/rovercoder)! [@davidegiacometti](https://github.com/davidegiacometti)!
-
-### Always On Top
-
- - Fixed the border hover cursor so it shows the arrow instead of the wait cursor. Thanks [@davidegiacometti](https://github.com/davidegiacometti)!
+ - **NEW:** The **Light Switch** utility in PowerToys allows you to automatically switch between light and dark themes in Windows based on the time of day.
+ - Command Palette delivered major search performance gains (new fuzzy matcher and smarter fallbacks) improving relevance and speed.
+ - Peek can now be activated using just the Spacebar!
+ - Find My Mouse added transparent spotlight with independent backdrop opacity, boosting focus and accessibility.
+ - Settings now lets you delete shortcuts entirely and ignore conflicts.
+ - Mouse Pointer Crosshairs gained orientation options (vertical / horizontal / both) for customizable accessibility. Thanks [@mikehall-ms](https://github.com/mikehall-ms)!
+ - PowerRename fixed enumeration counter skipping ensuring reliable batch renames. Thanks [@daverayment](https://github.com/daverayment)!
+ - ZoomIt restored legacy draw and snipping behaviors, and fixed recording issues, improving reliability. Thanks [@chakrik73](https://github.com/chakrik73)!
 
 ### Command Palette
+ - Applied conditional margin for icon-only tags to tighten layout. Thanks [@samrueby](https://github.com/samrueby)
+ - Improved the reliability of accessing Command Palette settings through PowerToys Settings and executing other x-cmdpal:// protocol commands. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Enabled AOT by default for improved performance while simplifying publish configs.
+ - Replaced service state color dots with play/pause/stop icons for enhanced accessibility. Thanks [@samrueby](https://github.com/samrueby)
+ - Fixed filter dropdown sync and crash by binding SelectedValue and raising UI-thread notifications. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Ensured long links wrap correctly in details view.
+ - Removed animation and enforced minimum width on filter dropdown for clarity. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Restored focus to More button after ESC closes context menu, improving keyboard flow. Thanks [@chatasweetie](https://github.com/chatasweetie)
+ - Marked main and toast windows as tool windows to keep them out of Alt+Tab while preserving style. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Fixed AOT template and theming issues for filter separators. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Introduced grid layouts (small, medium, gallery) for richer page presentation.
+ - Materialized result lists to avoid rescoring overhead.
+ - Disabled problematic selection TextToSuggest behind environment flag.
+ - Major search performance improvements (new fuzzy matcher, smarter fallbacks, fewer exceptions).
+ - Added context menu "Show Details" command when details pane is hidden.
+ - Reduced window flicker by avoiding unnecessary cloaking. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Restored EmptyContent rendering for blank states. Thanks [@DevLGuilherme](https://github.com/DevLGuilherme)
+ - Saved new state even if prior app state file was corrupt (better resilience). Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Migrated settings window to WinUI TitleBar control. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Prevented crash on duplicate keybindings and simplified matching. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Hotkeys now always respect the “Ignore shortcut in fullscreen” setting. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Hid search box on content pages, improving focus and accessibility, and added Home title. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Blocked Ctrl+I from inserting stray tabs in search box.
+ - Logged HRESULT codes in error logs for deeper diagnostics. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Advanced font and emoji icon classification and alignment improvements. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Ensured that fallback command icons are visible on the extension settings page. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Fixed breadcrumb margin misalignment (visual polish). Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Truncated overly long command labels with ellipsis to prevent overflow.
+ - Added a setting to configure the page transition animation.
+ - Collection of small improvements and nits for Run Commands.
+ - Improved bookmarks performance and experience. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Added Ctrl+O shortcut in Clipboard History to open links directly.
+ - Resolved conflict with external software that blocked Command Palette from hiding.
+ - Updated context menu items to reflect name and icon changes, and ensured application icons are displayed correctly. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Added Alt+Home shortcut to return immediately to the Command Palette home page. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Fixed a crash when displaying code blocks in markdown on detail or content pages. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Fixed an issue where the search bar icon and title were not updated when rapidly switching pages. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Improved the appearance of the search box in the context menu.
 
- - Applied single-click activation only to pointer input; keyboard always activates immediately. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Let context menus open at the cursor by removing window-bound constraints. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Made error messages clearer with timestamps, HRESULTs, and full details for easier diagnosis. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Prevented crashes and improved robustness when updating providers without commands. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Ensured the Settings window reliably comes to the front when opened. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Replaced the Clipboard History icon with a colorful Fluent icon. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Hardened ContentIcon to avoid duplicate parenting and improve diagnostics. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Standardized null checks using C# pattern matching for safer behavior.
- - Improved accessibility by focusing the activation shortcut dialog and making text reachable. Thanks [@chatasweetie](https://github.com/chatasweetie)!
- - Moved the extension SDK to a stable Windows SDK and cleaned up message namespaces.
- - Added path shortcuts: ~ to home, and / or \\ to system root, plus UNC support. Thanks [@davidegiacometti](https://github.com/davidegiacometti)!
- - Fixed a race in cancellation handling to avoid InvalidOperationException. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Aligned separator styling with WinUI 3 for consistent visuals. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Added ARM64 PDBs to the Extensions SDK NuGet for better debugging.
- - Added single-select filters to DynamicListPage and updated Windows Services sample.
- - Updated main page placeholder text to better describe what can be searched. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Removed explicit WinAppSDK/WebView2 dependencies from toolkit and API. Thanks [@rluengen](https://github.com/rluengen)!
- - Added a local keyboard hook to handle the GoBack key reliably. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Propagated alias changes safely and resolved conflicts across view models.
- - Allowed providers to override Dispose with a virtual method.
- - Fixed memory leaks by cleaning up removed or cancelled list items.
- - Sorted DateTime extension results by relevance for better usability.
- - Reduced search text "jiggling" by avoiding redundant change notifications.
- - Centralized automation notifications in a UIHelper for better accessibility. Thanks [@chatasweetie](https://github.com/chatasweetie)!
- - Preserved Adaptive Card action types during trimming via DynamicDependency.
- - Added an acrylic backdrop and refined styling to the context menu. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Prevented disposed pages and Settings windows from handling stale messages. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Made the extension API easier to evolve without breaking clients.
- - Added "evil" sample pages to help reproduce tricky bugs.
- - Fixed WinGet trim-safety issues by replacing LINQ with manual iteration.
- - Cancelled stale list fetches to avoid older results overwriting newer ones in CmdPal.
 
-### Command Palette extensions
+### Command Palette Extensions
+ - Replaced localized WebSearch setting keys with stable literals and numeric history count. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
+ - Enabled advanced markdown tables and emphasis extensions. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
+ - Added setting to choose Clipboard History primary action (Paste vs Copy). Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Added actionable empty-state hints for File Search (search PC / open indexing settings). Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
+ - Ensured all WinGet extension assets copy reliably to output. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
+ - Improved Run command line parsing for paths with spaces; sped up related tests.
+ - Updated WebSearch extension icon set for enhanced clarity and contrast. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
+ - Added Terminal profile sort order setting including MRU tracking. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
+ - Added Uninstall Application command (UWP direct, Win32 via Settings). Thanks [@mKpwnz](https://github.com/mKpwnz)!
+ - Deferred WinGet details loading and added timing logs.
+ - Removed LINQ from All Apps extension for performance.
+ - Added standardized key chord system + shortcuts to File Search commands. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
+ - Added Terminal channel filter & remembered selection option. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
+ - Enabled loading local/data/app images in markdown with sizing hints. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
+ - Added external extension reload via x-cmdpal://reload (configurable). Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
+ - Instant WebSearch history updates with in-memory store & events. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
+ - Added keep-after-paste option and safe delete with confirmation for Clipboard History. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
 
- - Improved empty states and ranking logic for multiple extensions. Thanks [@htcfreek](https://github.com/htcfreek)!
- - Added app icons to the All Apps "Run" context command when available.
- - Restored missing builtin icons by standardizing extension dependencies.
- - Unblocked local deployment by adding WinAppSDK to two sample extensions.
+### Environment Variables
+ - Replaced custom window chrome with WinUI TitleBar for cleaner, maintainable Environment Variables UI.
+
+### File Locksmith
+ - Adopted WinUI TitleBar to simplify window chrome while preserving appearance.
+
+### Find My Mouse
+ - Added transparent spotlight support with separate backdrop opacity; migrated to Windows App SDK composition APIs.
 
 ### Hosts File Editor
+ - Migrated to native WinUI TitleBar for cleaner, maintainable window chrome.
 
- - Added a "No leading spaces" option so active hosts entries can start at column 0 even when others are disabled. Thanks [@mohammed-saalim](https://github.com/mohammed-saalim)!
+### Light Switch
+ - Introduced as a brand-new PowerToy module.
+ - Automatically switches between light and dark themes.
+ - Supports time-based scheduling or location-based sunrise/sunset switching.
+ - Supports using a keyboard shortcut to force a change.
+ - Supports filtering changes for Apps and/or System Theme.
 
-### Image Resizer
-
- - Fixed Image Resizer localization by installing satellite resources under the WinUI 3 apps culture path.
-
-### Mouse Utilities
-
- - Introduced "Gliding cursor" to control the pointer and click with a single hotkey for better accessibility. Thanks [@mikehall-ms](https://github.com/mikehall-ms)!
+### Mouse Pointer Crosshairs
+ - Added Esc key to cancel active gliding cursor sequence. Thanks [@mikehall-ms](https://github.com/mikehall-ms)!
+ - Added orientation option (vertical / horizontal / both) for crosshairs customization. Thanks [@mikehall-ms](https://github.com/mikehall-ms)!
 
 ### Mouse Without Borders
+ - Continued Common class refactor (part 5/7) by extracting clipboard and init/cleanup logic into focused classes. Thanks [@mikeclayton](https://github.com/mikeclayton)!
 
- - Blocked Easy Mouse from switching machines during fullscreen apps, with an allow-list for exceptions. Thanks [@dot-tb](https://github.com/dot-tb)!
+ - Fix connection failures caused by conflicting MachineId across machines.  Thanks [@noraa-junker](https://github.com/noraa-junker) for troubleshooting!
 
 ### Peek
-
- - Added Visual Studio shared project file types to XML preview and fixed bgcode handler registration. Thanks [@rezanid](https://github.com/rezanid)!
- - Fixes bgcode preview handler registration and events for reliable previews. Thanks [@pedrolamas](https://github.com/pedrolamas)!
+ - Added the option to activate Peek with just the Spacebar.
 
 ### PowerRename
-
- - Changed the Explorer accelerator key to PowErRename to avoid clashing with the New menu. Thanks [@aaron-ni](https://github.com/aaron-ni)!
+ - Fixed enumeration counter skipping when regex replacement equals original filename (counters now advance reliably). Thanks [@daverayment](https://github.com/daverayment)!
 
 ### Quick Accent
+ - Expanded Welsh layout with acute, grave, and dieresis variants for vowels (consistent ordering). Thanks [@PesBandi](https://github.com/PesBandi)!
 
- - Remembered character usage across sessions so frequently used accents appear first. Thanks [@davidegiacometti](https://github.com/davidegiacometti)!
- - Added Maltese language support with specific characters and the Euro symbol. Thanks [@rovercoder](https://github.com/rovercoder)!
- - Reduced GPU usage issues by making the window Topmost only when the picker is visible. Thanks [@daverayment](https://github.com/daverayment)!
+### Registry Preview
+ - Migrated to native TitleBar and AppWindow APIs for cleaner window chrome.
+
+### Screen Ruler
+ - Fixed ARM64 crash by aligning cursor position structure to 8-byte boundary.
 
 ### Settings
+ - Added ability to ignore specific hotkey conflicts to reduce noise.
+ - Stopped creating backup directory during dry-run status checks (cleaner first-run). 
+ - Standardized casing and localization for ZoomIt and modules header.
+ - Improved search results page accessibility and conditional module grouping.
 
- - Added telemetry to track usage of the new shortcut conflict detection workflow.
- - Moved the shutdown action from the title bar to a footer menu item with confirmation. Thanks [@davidegiacometti](https://github.com/davidegiacometti)!
- - Implemented comprehensive hotkey conflict detection with a dedicated resolution dialog.
- - Added branded visuals for Office and Copilot keys in the KeyVisual control.
- - Introduced Settings search with fuzzy matching and navigation to specific controls.
- - Corrected Spanish localization so product names like Awake remain in English across Settings and OOBE.
- - Simplified the Advanced Paste description in Settings for quicker reading and consistent capitalization. Thanks [@OldUser101](https://github.com/OldUser101)!
- - Localized conflict messages in the conflict window and dialog.
+### ZoomIt
+ - Updated resource file to reflect standalone v9.01 and current copyright year. Thanks [@foxmsft](https://github.com/foxmsft)!
+ - Restored legacy draw/snipping behaviors and fixed recording race conditions. Thanks [@chakrik73](https://github.com/chakrik73)!
+ - Added smooth image option for improved zoom quality using GDI+ for static zoom and Magnifier API for live zoom. Thanks [@markrussinovich](https://github.com/markrussinovich)!
 
-### Installer
+ ### Documentation
+ - New Microsoft Learn documentation for the Light Switch module.
+ - New dev docs for the Light Switch module.
 
- - Upgraded the installer to WiX 5 with silent "Files in Use" handling for smoother winget installs.
- - Switched Win10 context menu modules to runtime registration and added cleanup on uninstall to avoid stale entries.
+### Development (Area-Build & Area-Tests) 
+- Allowed debug launches to continue when modules fail to load, speeding developer iteration. 
+- Fixed spell checker dictionary entry (advapi) to eliminate false error. 
+- Added VS Code development guide and launch configs to streamline cross-editor workflows. 
+- Upgraded Windows App SDK and related dependencies to 1.8 for newer platform features. 
+- Rewrote YAML comment to resolve new spell checker forbidden pattern. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)! 
+- Corrected solution structure by returning misplaced Common project, reducing build confusion. 
+- Modernized build scripts with shared helpers and VS environment autodetection for simpler CLI builds. 
+- Standardized build scripts and platform detection to improve reliability and reuse. 
+- Added missing Command Palette version bump to align module release cadence. 
+- Added EXECUTEDEFAULT term to dictionary to prevent regression build failures. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)! 
+- Introduced nightly pre-warm pipeline and configurable MSBuild cache mode to improve CI performance. 
+- Resolved CI forbidden pattern spelling complaint to keep pipelines green. 
+- Added AI contributor instruction set to clarify code area expectations. 
+- Added accessibility IDs to settings and FancyZones toggles, stabilizing UI tests. 
+- Added automatic log collection on UI test failures to speed root cause analysis. 
+- Stabilized Mouse Utils tests by switching to AccessibilityId selectors. 
+- Added Screen Ruler UI test coverage to validate core measurement workflows. 
 
-### Documentation
-
- - Adds docs for building the installer locally and testing winget installs.
- - Fixed a broken style guide link in developer documentation. Thanks [@denizmaral](https://github.com/denizmaral)!
-
-### Development
-
- - Excluded test and coverage DLLs from BinSkim scans to cut false positives and speed up security analysis.
- - Simplified NOTICE maintenance by removing version numbers and filtering out Microsoft/System packages.
- - Improved NuGet dependency validation to prevent package downgrades and catch issues during restore.
- - Updated UTF.Unknown to a modern version to improve compatibility without breaking changes. Thanks [@304NotModified](https://github.com/304NotModified)!
- - Refreshed package catalog in CI before installing dependencies to prevent Linux workflow failures.
- - Refactored CmdPal tests with dependency injection and added coverage for queries and settings.
- - Added unit tests to verify Close on Enter swaps Copy/Save as expected. Thanks [@mohammed-saalim](https://github.com/mohammed-saalim)!
- - Added accessibility IDs to CmdPal UI for stable UI tests.
- - Rewrote system command tests with a new test base and cleaner patterns.
- - Added unit tests for WebSearch and Shell extensions with mockable settings.
- - Added unit tests and abstractions for Apps and Bookmarks extensions.
- - Cleans up AI-generated tests; adds meaningful query tests across extensions.
- - Removed the obsolete debug dialog from Settings for a smoother developer loop.
-
-## 🛣️ Roadmap
-
-For [v0.95][github-next-release-work], we'll work on the items below:
-
- - Continued Command Palette polish
- - Working on Shortcut Guide v2 (Thanks [@noraa-junker](https://github.com/noraa-junker)!)
- - Upgrading Keyboard Manager's editor UI
- - UI tweaking utility with day/night theme switcher
- - DSC v3 support for top utilities
- - New UI automation tests
- - Stability, bug fixes
-
-## ❤️ PowerToys Community
+## 🛣️ Roadmap 
+We are planning some nice new features and improvements for the next releases – a revamped Keyboard Manager UI, custom endpoint and local model support for Advanced Paste, Command Palette improvements and a brand-new Shortcut Guide experience! Stay tuned for [v0.96][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!
 
-## Contributing
+## Contributing 
+This project welcomes contributions of all types. Besides coding features / bug fixes, other ways to assist include spec writing, design, documentation, and finding bugs. We are excited to work with the power user community to build a set of tools for helping you get the most out of Windows. We ask that **before you start work on a feature that you would like to contribute**, please read our [Contributor's Guide](CONTRIBUTING.md). We would be happy to work with you to figure out the best approach, provide guidance and mentorship throughout feature development, and help avoid any wasted or duplicate effort. Most contributions require you to agree to a [Contributor License Agreement (CLA)][oss-CLA] declaring that you grant us the rights to use your contribution and that you have permission to do so. For guidance on developing for PowerToys, please read the [developer docs](./doc/devdocs) for a detailed breakdown. This includes how to setup your computer to compile. 
 
-This project welcomes contributions of all types. Besides coding features / bug fixes, other ways to assist include spec writing, design, documentation, and finding bugs. We are excited to work with the power user community to build a set of tools for helping you get the most out of Windows.
+## Code of Conduct 
+This project has adopted the [Microsoft Open Source Code of Conduct][oss-conduct-code]. 
 
-We ask that **before you start work on a feature that you would like to contribute**, please read our [Contributor's Guide](CONTRIBUTING.md). We would be happy to work with you to figure out the best approach, provide guidance and mentorship throughout feature development, and help avoid any wasted or duplicate effort.
+## Privacy Statement 
+The application logs basic diagnostic data (telemetry). For more privacy information and what we collect, see our [PowerToys Data and Privacy documentation](https://aka.ms/powertoys-data-and-privacy-documentation). 
 
-Most contributions require you to agree to a [Contributor License Agreement (CLA)][oss-CLA] declaring that you grant us the rights to use your contribution and that you have permission to do so.
-
-For guidance on developing for PowerToys, please read the [developer docs](./doc/devdocs) for a detailed breakdown. This includes how to setup your computer to compile.
-
-## Code of Conduct
-
-This project has adopted the [Microsoft Open Source Code of Conduct][oss-conduct-code].
-
-## Privacy Statement
-
-The application logs basic diagnostic data (telemetry). For more privacy information and what we collect, see our [PowerToys Data and Privacy documentation](https://aka.ms/powertoys-data-and-privacy-documentation).
-
-[oss-CLA]: https://cla.opensource.microsoft.com
-[oss-conduct-code]: CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
-[community-link]: COMMUNITY.md
-[github-release-link]: https://aka.ms/installPowerToys
-[microsoft-store-link]: https://aka.ms/getPowertoys
-[winget-link]: https://github.com/microsoft/winget-cli#installing-the-client
+[oss-CLA]: https://cla.opensource.microsoft.com 
+[oss-conduct-code]: CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md 
+[community-link]: COMMUNITY.md 
+[github-release-link]: https://aka.ms/installPowerToys 
+[microsoft-store-link]: https://aka.ms/getPowertoys 
+[winget-link]: https://github.com/microsoft/winget-cli#installing-the-client 
 [roadmap]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/wiki/Roadmap
-[privacy-link]: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=521839
-[loc-bug]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues/new?assignees=&labels=&template=translation_issue.md&title=
+[privacy-link]: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=521839 
+[loc-bug]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues/new?assignees=&labels=&template=translation_issue.md&title= 
 [usingPowerToys-docs-link]: https://aka.ms/powertoys-docs

doc/devdocs/modules/shortcut_guide.md

@@ -9,12 +9,14 @@
 [Pull Requests](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pulls?q=is%3Apr+is%3Aopen+label%3A%22Product-Shortcut+Guide%22+)
 
 ## Overview
-Shortcut Guide is a PowerToy that displays an overlay of available keyboard shortcuts when the Windows key is pressed and held. It provides a visual reference for Windows key combinations, helping users discover and utilize built-in Windows shortcuts.
+Shortcut Guide is a PowerToy that displays an overlay of available keyboard shortcuts when a user-set keyboard shortcut is pressed. It helps users discover and remember keyboard shortcuts for Windows and apps.
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> The spec for the manifest files is in development and will be linked here once available.
 
 ## Usage
-- Press and hold the Windows key to display the overlay of available shortcuts
-- Press the hotkey again to dismiss the overlay
-- The overlay displays Windows shortcuts with their corresponding actions
+- Press the user-defined hotkey to display the overlay
+- Press the hotkey again or press ESC to dismiss the overlay
 
 ## Build and Debug Instructions
 
@@ -25,67 +27,83 @@ Shortcut Guide is a PowerToy that displays an overlay of available keyboard shor
 4. The executable is named PowerToys.ShortcutGuide.exe
 
 ### Debug
-1. Right-click the ShortcutGuide project and select 'Set as Startup Project'
+1. Right-click the ShortcutGuide.Ui project and select 'Set as Startup Project'
 2. Right-click the project again and select 'Debug'
 
-## Code Structure
+> [!NOTE]
+> When run in debug mode, the window behaves differently than in release mode. It will not automatically close when loosing focus, it will be displayed on top of all other windows, and it is not hidden from the taskbar. 
 
-![Diagram](../images/shortcutguide/diagram.png)
+## Project Structure
 
-### Core Files
+The Shortcut Guide module consists of the following 4 projects:
 
-#### [`dllmain.cpp`](/src/modules/shortcut_guide/dllmain.cpp)
-Contains DLL boilerplate code. Implements the PowertoyModuleIface, including enable/disable functionality and GPO policy handling. Captures hotkey events and starts the PowerToys.ShortcutGuide.exe process to display the shortcut guide window.
+### [`ShortcutGuide.Ui`](/src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.Ui/ShortcutGuide.Ui.csproj
 
-#### [`shortcut_guide.cpp`](/src/modules/shortcut_guide/shortcut_guide.cpp)
-Contains the module interface code. It initializes the settings values and the keyboard event listener. Defines the OverlayWindow class, which manages the overall logic and event handling for the PowerToys Shortcut Guide.
+This is the main UI project for the Shortcut Guide module. Upon startup it does the following tasks:
 
-#### [`overlay_window.cpp`](/src/modules/shortcut_guide/overlay_window.cpp)
-Contains the code for loading the SVGs, creating and rendering of the overlay window. Manages and displays overlay windows with SVG graphics through two main classes:
-- D2DOverlaySVG: Handles loading, resizing, and manipulation of SVG graphics
-- D2DOverlayWindow: Manages the display and behavior of the overlay window
+1. Copies the built-in manifest files to the users manifest directory (overwriting existing files).
+2. Generate the `index.yml` manifest file.
+3. Populate the PowerToys shortcut manifest with the user-defined shortcuts.
+4. Starts the UI.
 
-#### [`keyboard_state.cpp`](/src/modules/shortcut_guide/keyboard_state.cpp)
-Contains helper methods for checking the current state of the keyboard.
+### [`ShortcutGuide.CPPProject`](/src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.CPPProject/ShortcutGuide.CPPProject.vcxproj)
 
-#### [`target_state.cpp`](/src/modules/shortcut_guide/target_state.cpp)
-State machine that handles the keyboard events. It's responsible for deciding when to show the overlay, when to suppress the Start menu (if the overlay is displayed long enough), etc. Handles state transitions and synchronization to ensure the overlay is shown or hidden appropriately based on user interactions.
+This project exports certain functions to be used by the Shortcut Guide module, that were not able to be implemented in C#.
 
-#### [`trace.cpp`](/src/modules/shortcut_guide/trace.cpp)
-Contains code for telemetry.
+#### [`excluded_app.cpp`](/src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.CPPProject/excluded_app.cpp)
 
-### Supporting Files
+This file contains one function with the following signature:
 
-#### [`animation.cpp`](/src/modules/shortcut_guide/animation.cpp)
-Handles the timing and interpolation of animations. Calculates the current value of an animation based on elapsed time and a specified easing function.
+```cpp
+__declspec(dllexport) bool IsCurrentWindowExcludedFromShortcutGuide()
+```
 
-#### [`d2d_svg.cpp`](/src/modules/shortcut_guide/d2d_svg.cpp)
-Provides functionality for loading, resizing, recoloring, rendering, and manipulating SVG images using Direct2D.
+This function checks if the current window is excluded from the Shortcut Guide overlay. It returns `true` if the current window is excluded otherwise it returns `false`.
 
-#### [`d2d_text.cpp`](/src/modules/shortcut_guide/d2d_text.cpp)
-Handles creation, resizing, alignment, and rendering of text using Direct2D and DirectWrite.
+#### [`tasklist_positions.cpp`](/src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.CPPProject/tasklist_positions.cpp)
 
-#### [`d2d_window.cpp`](/src/modules/shortcut_guide/d2d_window.cpp)
-Manages a window using Direct2D and Direct3D for rendering. Handles window creation, resizing, rendering, and destruction.
+This file contains helper functions to retrieve the positions of the taskbar buttons. It exports the following function:
 
-#### [`native_event_waiter.cpp`](/src/modules/shortcut_guide/native_event_waiter.cpp)
-Waits for a named event and executes a specified action when the event is triggered. Uses a separate thread to handle event waiting and action execution.
+```cpp
+__declspec(dllexport) TasklistButton* get_buttons(HMONITOR monitor, int* size)
+```
 
-#### [`tasklist_positions.cpp`](/src/modules/shortcut_guide/tasklist_positions.cpp)
-Handles retrieving and updating the positions and information of taskbar buttons in Windows.
+This function retrieves the positions of the taskbar buttons for a given monitor. It returns an array of `TasklistButton` structures (max 10), which contain the position and size of each button.
 
-#### [`main.cpp`](/src/modules/shortcut_guide/main.cpp)
-The entry point for the PowerToys Shortcut Guide application. Handles initialization, ensures single instance execution, manages parent process termination, creates and displays the overlay window, and runs the main event loop.
+`monitor` must be the monitor handle of the monitor containing the taskbar instance of which the buttons should be retrieved.
+
+`size` will contain the resulting array size.
+
+It determines the positions through Windows `FindWindowEx` function.
+For the primary taskbar it searches for:
+* A window called "Shell_TrayWnd"
+* that contains a window called "ReBarWindow32"
+* that contains a window called "MSTaskSwWClass"
+* that contains a window called "MSTaskListWClass"
+
+For any secondary taskbar it searches for:
+* A window called "Shell_SecondaryTrayWnd"
+* that contains a window called "WorkerW"
+* that contains a window called "MSTaskListWClass"
+
+It then enumerates all the button elements inside "MSTaskListWClass" while skipping such with a same name (which implies the user does not use combining taskbar buttons) 
+
+### [`ShortcutGuide.IndexYmlGenerator`](/src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.IndexYmlGenerator/)
+
+This application generates the `index.yml` manifest file.
+
+It is a separate project so that its code can be easier ported to WinGet in the future.
+
+### [`ShortcutGuideModuleInterface`](/src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuideModuleInterface/ShortcutGuideModuleInterface.vcxproj)
+
+The module interface that handles opening and closing the user interface.
 
 ## Features and Limitations
 
-- The overlay displays Windows shortcuts (Windows key combinations)
-- The module supports localization, but only for the Windows controls on the left side of the overlay
+- Currently the displayed shortcuts (Except the ones from PowerToys) are not localized.
 - It's currently rated as a P3 (lower priority) module
 
 ## Future Development
 
-A community-contributed version 2 is in development that will support:
-- Application-specific shortcuts based on the active application
-- Additional shortcuts beyond Windows key combinations
-- PowerToys shortcuts
+- Implementing with WinGet to get new shortcut manifest files
+- Adding localization support for the built-in manifest files

doc/specs/WinGet Manifest Keyboard Shortcuts schema.md

@@ -0,0 +1,318 @@
+# WinGet Manifest Keyboard Shortcuts schema
+
+## 1 What this spec is about
+
+This spec provides an extension to the existing [WinGet manifest schema](https://github.com/microsoft/winget-pkgs/blob/master/doc/manifest/README.md) in form of an additional yaml file, that describes keyboard shortcuts the application provides.
+
+These yaml files are saved on a per-user base and so called manifest interpreters can then display these manifests in a human-friendly version.
+
+### 1.1 What this spec is not about
+
+This spec does not provide a way to back up or save user-defined keyboard shortcuts.
+
+## 2 Save location of manifests
+
+### 2.1 WinGet 
+
+These files are saved online along with the other manifest files in the [WinGet Package repository](https://github.com/microsoft/winget-pkgs).
+
+### 2.2 Locally
+
+All manifests and one index file are saved locally under `%LocalAppData%/Microsoft/WinGet/KeyboardShortcuts`. All apps are allowed to add their manifest files there. In addition Package Managers (like WinGet) and manifest interpreters (like PowerToys Shortcut Guide) can control and add other manifests themselves.
+
+#### 2.2.1 Downloading manifests
+
+When WinGet or other package managers download a package, they should also download the corresponding keyboard shortcuts manifest file and save it in the local directory, given such a file exists in the WinGet repository.
+
+The downloader is also responsible for updating the local `index.yaml` file, which contains all the information about the different manifest files that are saved in the same directory.
+
+#### 2.2.2 Updating manifests
+
+When a manifest interpreter starts, it should download the latest version of the manifests from the WinGet repository and save them in the local directory. If a manifest interpreter is not able to download the manifests or they do not exist, it should use the locally saved manifests.
+
+The updater is also responsible for updating the local `index.yaml` file, which contains all the information about the different manifest files that are saved in the same directory.
+
+> Note: WinGet must provide a way to update the keyboard shortcuts manifests given a package id.
+
+### 2.3 File names
+
+The file name of a keyboard shortcuts file is the WinGet package identifier, plus the locale of the strings of the file and at last the `.KBSC.yaml` file extension.
+
+For example the package "test.bar" saves its manifest with `en-US` strings in `test.bar.en-US.KBSC.yaml`.
+
+#### 2.3.1 No winget package available
+
+If an application has no corresponding WinGet package its name starts with a plus (`+`) symbol.
+
+### 2.4 Reserved namespaces
+
+Every name starting with `+WindowsNT` is reserved for the Windows OS and its components.
+
+## 3 File syntax
+
+All relevant files are written in [YAML](https://yaml.org/spec).
+
+> Note: A JSON schema will be provided as soon as the spec reaches a further step
+
+### 3.1 Manifest Schema vNext Keyboard Shortcuts File
+
+```
+PackageName:                # The package unique identifier
+WindowFilter:               # The filter of window processes to which the shortcuts apply to
+BackgroundProcess:          # Optionally allows applying WindowFilter to background processes
+Shortcuts:                  # List of sections with keyboard shortcuts
+  - SectionName:            # Name of the category of shortcuts
+    Properties:             # List of shortcuts in the category
+      - Name:               # Name of the shortcut
+        Description:        # Optional description of the shortcut
+        AdditionalInfo:     # Optional additional information about the shortcut
+        Recommended:        # Optionally determines if the shortcut is displayed in a designated recommended area
+        Shortcut:           # An array of shortcuts that need to be pressed
+          - Win:            # Determines if the Windows Key is part of the shortcut
+            Ctrl:           # Determines if the Ctrl Key is part of the shortcut
+            Shift:          # Determines if the Shift Key is part of the shortcut
+            Alt:            # Determines if the Alt Key is part of the shortcut
+            Keys:           # Array of keys that need to be pressed
+```
+
+Per Application/Package one or more Keyboard manifests can be declared. Every manifest must have a different locale and the same `PackageName`, `WindowFilter` and `BackgroundProcess` fields.
+
+<details>
+ <summary><b>PackageName</b> - The package unique identifier</summary>
+
+ Package identifier (see 2.1 for more information on the package identifier).
+
+</details>
+
+<details>
+ <summary><b>WindowFilter</b> - The filter of window processes to which the shortcuts apply to</summary>
+
+ This field declares for which process name the shortcuts should be showed (To rephrase: For which processes the shortcut will have an effect if pressed). You can use an asterisk to leave out a certain part. For example `*.PowerToys.*.exe` targets all PowerToys processes and `*` apply to any process.
+
+</details>
+
+<details>
+ <summary><b>BackgroundProcess</b> - Optionally allows applying WindowFilter to background processes.</summary>
+
+ **Optional field**
+
+ Defaults to `False`. Determines if WindowFilter should apply to background processes as well (Rephrased: When the process is running, the shortcuts will apply).
+
+</details>
+
+<details>
+ <summary><b>Shortcuts</b> - List of sections with keyboard shortcuts</summary>
+ 
+ List of different section (also called categories) of shortcuts.
+</details>
+
+<details>
+ <summary><b>SectionName</b> - Name of the category of shortcuts</summary>
+
+ Name of the section of shortcuts. 
+
+**Special sections**:
+
+Special sections start with an identifier enclosed between `<` and `>`. This declares the category as a special display. If the interpreter of the manifest file can't understand the content this section should be left out.
+
+</details>
+
+<details>
+ <summary><b>Properties</b> - List of shortcuts in the category</summary>
+</details>
+
+<details>
+ <summary><b>Name</b> - Name of the shortcut</summary>
+
+ Name of the shortcut. This is the name that will be displayed in the interpreter.
+
+</details>
+
+
+<details>
+ <summary><b>Description</b> - Optional description of the shortcut</summary>
+
+ Optional description of the shortcut. This is the description that will be displayed by the interpreter.
+</details>
+
+<details>
+ <summary><b>AdditionalInfo</b> - Optional additional information about the shortcut</summary>
+
+ Array of additional information about the shortcut. This is the additional information that will be displayed by the interpreter and are not part of this manifest.
+
+ **Example**:
+
+ For example, if the shortcut is only available on a certain Windows version, this information could be added here.
+ ```yaml
+  AdditionalInfo:
+    - MinWindowsVersion: "10.0.19041.0"
+  ```
+</details>
+
+<details>
+ <summary><b>Shortcut</b> - An array of shortcuts that need to be pressed</summary>
+
+  An array of shortcuts that need to be pressed. This allows defining sequential shortcuts that need to be pressed in order to trigger the action.
+
+</details>
+
+<details>
+ <summary><b>Win</b> - Determines if the Windows Key is part of the shortcut</summary>
+
+ Refers to the left Windows Key on the keyboard.
+</details>
+
+<details>
+ <summary><b>Ctrl</b> - Determines if the Ctrl Key is part of the shortcut</summary>
+
+ Refers to the left Ctrl Key on the keyboard.
+</details>
+
+<details>
+ <summary><b>Shift</b> - Determines if the Shift Key is part of the shortcut</summary>
+
+ Refers to the left Shift Key on the keyboard.
+</details>
+
+<details>
+ <summary><b>Alt</b> - Determines if the Alt Key is part of the shortcut</summary>
+
+  Refers to the left Alt Key on the keyboard.
+</details>
+
+
+<details>
+ <summary><b>Recommended</b> - Optionally determines if the shortcut is displayed in a designated recommended area</summary>
+
+ **Optional field**
+
+ Defaults to `False`. Determines if the shortcut should be displayed in a designated recommended area. This is a visual hint for the user that this shortcut is important.
+
+</details>
+
+<details>
+ <summary><b>Keys</b> - Array of keys that need to be pressed</summary>
+
+ A string array of all the keys that need to be pressed. If a number is supplied, it should be read as a [KeyCode](https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/win32/inputdev/virtual-key-codes) and displayed accordingly (based on the Keyboard Layout of the user).
+
+**Special keys**:
+
+Special keys are enclosed between `<` and `>` and correspond to a key that should be displayed in a certain way. If the interpreter of the manifest file can't understand the content, the brackets should be left out.
+
+|Name|Description|
+|----|-----------|
+|`<Office>`| Corresponds to the Office key on some Windows keyboards |
+|`<Copilot>`| Corresponds to the Copilot key on some Windows keyboards |
+|`<Left>`| Corresponds to the left arrow key |
+|`<Right>`| Corresponds to the right arrow key |
+|`<Up>`| Corresponds to the up arrow key |
+|`<Down>`| Corresponds to the down arrow key |
+|`<Enter>`| Corresponds to the Enter key |
+|`<Space>`| Corresponds to the Space key |
+|`<Tab>`| Corresponds to the Tab key |
+|`<Backspace>`| Corresponds to the Backspace key |
+|`<Delete>`| Corresponds to the Delete key |
+|`<Insert>`| Corresponds to the Insert key |
+|`<Home>`| Corresponds to the Home key |
+|`<End>`| Corresponds to the End key |
+|`<PrtScr>`| Corresponds to the Print Screen key |
+|`<Pause>`| Corresponds to the pause key |
+|`<PageUp>`| Corresponds to the Page Up key |
+|`<PageDown>`| Corresponds to the Page Down key |
+|`<Escape>`| Corresponds to the Escape key |
+|`<Arrow>`| Corresponds to either the left, right, up or down arrow key |
+|`<ArrowLR>`| Corresponds to either the left or right arrow key |
+|`<ArrowUD>`| Corresponds to either the up or down arrow key |
+|`<Underlined letter>`| Corresponds to any letter that is _underlined_ in the UI |
+
+</details>
+
+#### 3.2.2 Example
+
+```yaml
+PackageName: Microsoft.PowerToys
+WindowFilter: "*"
+BackgroundProcess: True
+Shortcuts:
+  - SectionName: General
+    Properties:
+      - Name: Advanced Paste
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: True
+            Ctrl: False
+            Alt: False
+            Shift: False
+            Keys:
+              - 86
+        Description: Open Advanced Paste window
+      - Name: Advanced Paste
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: True
+            Ctrl: True
+            Alt: True
+            Shift: False
+            Keys:
+              - 86
+        Description: Paste as plain text directly
+
+```
+
+
+### 3.2 `index.yaml` file
+
+The `index.yaml` file is a file that contains all the information about the different manifest files that are saved in the same directory. This file is only available locally and is not saved in the WinGet repository as it is specific to the user.
+
+```yaml
+DefaultShellName:           # The package identifier of the default shell used in Windows
+Index:                      # List of all manifest files
+  - WindowFilter:           # The filter of window processes to which the shortcuts apply to
+    BackgroundProcess:      # Optionally allows applying WindowFilter to background processes
+    Apps:                   # List of all manifest files for the filter
+```
+
+<details>
+ <summary><b>DefaultShellName</b> - The package identifier of the default shell used in Windows</summary>
+  
+ This declares the package identifier of the default shell used in Windows. Most commonly it is `+WindowsNT.Shell`. Although not enforced, only the shell declared in the registry key `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell` should be used here.
+
+</details>
+
+<details>
+ <summary><b>Index</b> - List of all manifest files</summary>
+</details>
+
+<details>
+ <summary><b>WindowFilter</b> - The filter of window processes to which the shortcuts apply to</summary>
+
+ See the `WindowFilter` field in the manifest file for more information.
+
+</details>
+
+<details>
+ <summary><b>BackgroundProcess</b> - Optionally allows applying WindowFilter to background processes</summary>
+ 
+ **Optional field**
+
+ See the `BackgroundProcess` field in the manifest file for more information.
+
+</details>
+
+<details>
+ <summary><b>Apps</b> - List of all the package identifiers applying for the filter</summary>
+</details>
+
+#### 3.2.1 Example
+
+```yaml
+DefaultShellName: "+WindowsNT.Shell"
+Index:
+  - Filter: "*"
+    BackgroundProcess: True
+    Apps: ["+WindowsNT.Shell", "Microsoft.PowerToys"]
+  - Filter: "explorer.exe"
+    Apps: ["+WindowsNT.WindowsExplorer"]
+  - Filter: "taskmgr.exe"
+    Apps: ["+WindowsNT.TaskManager"]
+  - Filter: "msedge.exe"
+    Apps: ["+WindowsNT.Edge"]
+```

installer/PowerToysSetupCustomActionsVNext/CustomAction.cpp

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

installer/PowerToysSetupCustomActionsVNext/CustomAction.def

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

installer/PowerToysSetupCustomActionsVNext/PowerToysSetupCustomActionsVNext.vcxproj

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

installer/PowerToysSetupVNext/Core.wxs

@@ -9,6 +9,25 @@
           <RegistryValue Type="string" Name="InstallScope" Value="$(var.InstallScope)" />
         </RegistryKey>
       </Component>
+      <?if $(var.PerUser) = "true" ?>
+      <Component Id="powertoys_env_path_user" Bitness="always64">
+        <!-- Anchor registry for component key path -->
+        <RegistryKey Root="$(var.RegistryScope)" Key="Software\Classes\powertoys\components">
+          <RegistryValue Type="string" Name="powertoys_env_path_user" Value="" KeyPath="yes" />
+        </RegistryKey>
+        <!-- Append install folder to current user's PATH -->
+        <Environment Id="AddPowerToysToUserPath" Name="PATH" Action="set" Part="last" System="no" Value="[INSTALLFOLDER]" />
+      </Component>
+      <?else?>
+      <Component Id="powertoys_env_path_machine" Bitness="always64">
+        <!-- Anchor registry for component key path -->
+        <RegistryKey Root="$(var.RegistryScope)" Key="Software\Classes\powertoys\components">
+          <RegistryValue Type="string" Name="powertoys_env_path_machine" Value="" KeyPath="yes" />
+        </RegistryKey>
+        <!-- Append install folder to machine PATH -->
+        <Environment Id="AddPowerToysToMachinePath" Name="PATH" Action="set" Part="last" System="yes" Value="[INSTALLFOLDER]" />
+      </Component>
+      <?endif?>
       <Component Id="powertoys_toast_clsid" Bitness="always64">
         <RemoveFolder Id="Remove_powertoys_toast_clsid" On="uninstall" />
         <RegistryKey Root="$(var.RegistryScope)" Key="Software\Classes\CLSID\{DD5CACDA-7C2E-4997-A62A-04A597B58F76}">
@@ -109,6 +128,11 @@
       <ComponentRef Id="powertoys_exe" />
       <ComponentRef Id="PowerToysStartMenuShortcut" />
       <ComponentRef Id="powertoys_per_machine_comp" />
+  <?if $(var.PerUser) = "true" ?>
+  <ComponentRef Id="powertoys_env_path_user" />
+  <?else?>
+  <ComponentRef Id="powertoys_env_path_machine" />
+  <?endif?>
       <ComponentRef Id="powertoys_toast_clsid" />
       <ComponentRef Id="License_rtf" />
       <ComponentRef Id="Notice_md" />

installer/PowerToysSetupVNext/Directory.Build.props

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

installer/PowerToysSetupVNext/PowerToysInstallerVNext.wixproj

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

installer/PowerToysSetupVNext/Product.wxs

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

installer/PowerToysSetupVNext/ShortcutGuide.wxs

@@ -2,26 +2,25 @@
 
   <?include $(sys.CURRENTDIR)\Common.wxi?>
 
-  <?define ShortcutGuideSvgFiles=?>
-  <?define ShortcutGuideSvgFilesPath=$(var.BinDir)\Assets\ShortcutGuide\?>
+  <?define ShortcutGuideAssetsFiles=?>
+  <?define ShortcutGuideAssetsFilesPath=$(var.BinDir)WinUI3Apps\Assets\ShortcutGuide\?>
 
   <Fragment>
-    <!-- Shortcut guide files -->
-    <DirectoryRef Id="BaseApplicationsAssetsFolder">
-      <Directory Id="ShortcutGuideSvgsInstallFolder" Name="ShortcutGuide" />
+    <DirectoryRef Id="WinUI3AppsAssetsFolder">
+      <Directory Id="ShortcutGuideAssetsFolder" Name="ShortcutGuide" />
     </DirectoryRef>
-    <DirectoryRef Id="ShortcutGuideSvgsInstallFolder" FileSource="$(var.ShortcutGuideSvgFilesPath)">
+    <DirectoryRef Id="ShortcutGuideAssetsFolder" FileSource="$(var.ShortcutGuideAssetsFilesPath)">
     <!-- Generated by generateFileComponents.ps1 -->
-    <!--ShortcutGuideSvgFiles_Component_Def-->
+    <!--ShortcutGuideAssetsFiles_Component_Def-->
     </DirectoryRef>
 
     <!-- Shortcut guide -->
-    <ComponentGroup Id="ShortcutGuideComponentGroup">
-      <Component Id="RemoveShortcutGuideFolder" Guid="AD1ABC55-B593-4A60-A86A-BA8C0ED493A5" Directory="ShortcutGuideSvgsInstallFolder">
+    <ComponentGroup Id="ShortcutGuideComponentGroup" >
+      <Component Id="RemoveShortcutGuideFolder" Guid="AD1ABC55-B593-4A60-A86A-BA8C0ED493A5" Directory="ShortcutGuideAssetsFolder" >
         <RegistryKey Root="$(var.RegistryScope)" Key="Software\Classes\powertoys\components">
-          <RegistryValue Type="string" Name="RemoveShortcutGuideFolder" Value="" KeyPath="yes" />
+          <RegistryValue Type="string" Name="RemoveShortcutGuideFolder" Value="" KeyPath="yes"/>
         </RegistryKey>
-        <RemoveFolder Id="RemoveFolderShortcutGuideSvgsInstallFolder" Directory="ShortcutGuideSvgsInstallFolder" On="uninstall" />
+        <RemoveFolder Id="RemoveFolderShortcutGuideAssetsInstallFolder" Directory="ShortcutGuideAssetsFolder" On="uninstall"/>
       </Component>
     </ComponentGroup>
 

installer/PowerToysSetupVNext/SilentFilesInUseBA/SilentFilesInUseBAFunction.vcxproj

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

installer/PowerToysSetupVNext/SilentFilesInUseBA/SilentFilesInUseBAFunctions.cpp

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

installer/PowerToysSetupVNext/generateAllFileComponents.ps1

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

src/PackageIdentity/AppxManifest.xml

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

src/PackageIdentity/BuildSparsePackage.cmd

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

src/PackageIdentity/BuildSparsePackage.ps1

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

src/PackageIdentity/Check-ProcessIdentity.ps1

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

src/PackageIdentity/PackageIdentity.vcxproj

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

src/PackageIdentity/PackageIdentity.vcxproj.filters

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

src/PackageIdentity/readme.md

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

src/common/CalculatorEngineCommon/CalculatorEngineCommon.vcxproj

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

src/common/ManagedCommon/Logger.cs

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

src/common/interop/PowerToys.Interop.vcxproj

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

src/common/notifications/BackgroundActivator/BackgroundActivator.vcxproj

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

src/modules/CropAndLock/CropAndLock/CropAndLock.vcxproj

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

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

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

src/modules/FileLocksmith/FileLocksmithLibInterop/FileLocksmithLibInterop.vcxproj

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

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

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

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

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

src/modules/MouseUtils/FindMyMouse/FindMyMouse.cpp

@@ -189,7 +189,7 @@ bool SuperSonar<D>::Initialize(HINSTANCE hinst)
         return false;
     }
 
-    DWORD exStyle = WS_EX_TOOLWINDOW | Shim()->GetExtendedStyle();
+    DWORD exStyle = WS_EX_TRANSPARENT | WS_EX_LAYERED | WS_EX_TOOLWINDOW | Shim()->GetExtendedStyle();
     HWND created = CreateWindowExW(exStyle, className, windowTitle, WS_POPUP, CW_USEDEFAULT, 0, CW_USEDEFAULT, 0, m_hwndOwner, nullptr, hinst, this);
     if (!created)
     {
@@ -269,10 +269,6 @@ LRESULT SuperSonar<D>::BaseWndProc(UINT message, WPARAM wParam, LPARAM lParam) n
 
     case WM_NCHITTEST:
         return HTTRANSPARENT;
-
-    case WM_SETCURSOR:
-        SetCursor(LoadCursor(nullptr, IDC_ARROW));
-        return TRUE;
     }
 
     if (message == WM_PRIV_SHORTCUT)
@@ -539,7 +535,7 @@ void SuperSonar<D>::StartSonar()
     Trace::MousePointerFocused();
     // Cover the entire virtual screen.
     // HACK: Draw with 1 pixel off. Otherwise, Windows glitches the task bar transparency when a transparent window fill the whole screen.
-    SetWindowPos(m_hwnd, HWND_TOPMOST, GetSystemMetrics(SM_XVIRTUALSCREEN) + 1, GetSystemMetrics(SM_YVIRTUALSCREEN) + 1, GetSystemMetrics(SM_CXVIRTUALSCREEN) - 2, GetSystemMetrics(SM_CYVIRTUALSCREEN) - 2, SWP_NOACTIVATE);
+    SetWindowPos(m_hwnd, HWND_TOPMOST, GetSystemMetrics(SM_XVIRTUALSCREEN) + 1, GetSystemMetrics(SM_YVIRTUALSCREEN) + 1, GetSystemMetrics(SM_CXVIRTUALSCREEN) - 2, GetSystemMetrics(SM_CYVIRTUALSCREEN) - 2, 0);
     m_sonarPos = ptNowhere;
     OnMouseTimer();
     UpdateMouseSnooping();

src/modules/MouseUtils/FindMyMouse/FindMyMouse.vcxproj

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

src/modules/MouseUtils/MouseHighlighter/MouseHighlighter.vcxproj

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

src/modules/MouseUtils/MouseJump/MouseJump.vcxproj

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

src/modules/MouseUtils/MousePointerCrosshairs/MousePointerCrosshairs.vcxproj

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

src/modules/MouseUtils/MousePointerCrosshairs/dllmain.cpp

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

src/modules/NewPlus/NewShellExtensionContextMenu/NewShellExtensionContextMenu.vcxproj

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

src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.CPPProject/ShortcutGuide.CPPProject.vcxproj

@@ -0,0 +1,161 @@
+<?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')" />
+  <PropertyGroup Label="Globals">
+    <VCProjectVersion>15.0</VCProjectVersion>
+    <Keyword>Win32Proj</Keyword>
+    <ProjectGuid>{2d604c07-51fc-46bb-9eb7-75aecc7f5e81}</ProjectGuid>
+    <RootNamespace>ShortcutGuide.CPPProject</RootNamespace>
+    <ProjectName>ShortcutGuide.CPPProject</ProjectName>
+    <WindowsTargetPlatformVersion>10.0.26100.0</WindowsTargetPlatformVersion>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+  <Import Project="$(VCTargetsPath)\Microsoft.Cpp.Default.props" />
+  <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)'=='Debug'" Label="Configuration">
+    <ConfigurationType>DynamicLibrary</ConfigurationType>
+    <UseDebugLibraries>true</UseDebugLibraries>
+    <PlatformToolset>v143</PlatformToolset>
+    <CharacterSet>Unicode</CharacterSet>
+    <SpectreMitigation>Spectre</SpectreMitigation>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+  <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)'=='Release'" Label="Configuration">
+    <ConfigurationType>DynamicLibrary</ConfigurationType>
+    <UseDebugLibraries>false</UseDebugLibraries>
+    <PlatformToolset>v143</PlatformToolset>
+    <WholeProgramOptimization>true</WholeProgramOptimization>
+    <CharacterSet>Unicode</CharacterSet>
+    <SpectreMitigation>Spectre</SpectreMitigation>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+  <Import Project="$(VCTargetsPath)\Microsoft.Cpp.props" />
+  <ImportGroup Label="ExtensionSettings">
+  </ImportGroup>
+  <ImportGroup Label="Shared">
+  </ImportGroup>
+  <ImportGroup Label="PropertySheets">
+    <Import Project="$(UserRootDir)\Microsoft.Cpp.$(Platform).user.props" Condition="exists('$(UserRootDir)\Microsoft.Cpp.$(Platform).user.props')" Label="LocalAppDataPlatform" />
+  </ImportGroup>
+  <PropertyGroup Label="UserMacros" />
+  <PropertyGroup Label="Globals">
+    <VCProjectVersion>17.0</VCProjectVersion>
+    <Keyword>Win32Proj</Keyword>
+    <ProjectGuid>{c992fd2c-83b8-4941-9fc1-09730068d8ec}</ProjectGuid>
+    <RootNamespace>ShortcutGuideCPPProject</RootNamespace>
+    <WindowsTargetPlatformVersion>10.0.22621.0</WindowsTargetPlatformVersion>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+  <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)|$(Platform)'=='Debug|Win32'" Label="Configuration">
+    <ConfigurationType>Application</ConfigurationType>
+    <UseDebugLibraries>true</UseDebugLibraries>
+    <PlatformToolset>v143</PlatformToolset>
+    <CharacterSet>Unicode</CharacterSet>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+  <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)|$(Platform)'=='Release|Win32'" Label="Configuration">
+    <ConfigurationType>Application</ConfigurationType>
+    <UseDebugLibraries>false</UseDebugLibraries>
+    <PlatformToolset>v143</PlatformToolset>
+    <WholeProgramOptimization>true</WholeProgramOptimization>
+    <CharacterSet>Unicode</CharacterSet>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+  <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)|$(Platform)'=='Debug|x64'" Label="Configuration">
+    <ConfigurationType>DynamicLibrary</ConfigurationType>
+    <UseDebugLibraries>true</UseDebugLibraries>
+    <PlatformToolset>v143</PlatformToolset>
+    <CharacterSet>Unicode</CharacterSet>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+  <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)|$(Platform)'=='Release|x64'" Label="Configuration">
+    <ConfigurationType>Application</ConfigurationType>
+    <UseDebugLibraries>false</UseDebugLibraries>
+    <PlatformToolset>v143</PlatformToolset>
+    <WholeProgramOptimization>true</WholeProgramOptimization>
+    <CharacterSet>Unicode</CharacterSet>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+  <ImportGroup Label="PropertySheets" Condition="'$(Configuration)|$(Platform)'=='Debug|Win32'">
+    <Import Project="$(UserRootDir)\Microsoft.Cpp.$(Platform).user.props" Condition="exists('$(UserRootDir)\Microsoft.Cpp.$(Platform).user.props')" Label="LocalAppDataPlatform" />
+  </ImportGroup>
+  <ImportGroup Label="PropertySheets" Condition="'$(Configuration)|$(Platform)'=='Release|Win32'">
+    <Import Project="$(UserRootDir)\Microsoft.Cpp.$(Platform).user.props" Condition="exists('$(UserRootDir)\Microsoft.Cpp.$(Platform).user.props')" Label="LocalAppDataPlatform" />
+  </ImportGroup>
+  <ImportGroup Label="PropertySheets" Condition="'$(Configuration)|$(Platform)'=='Debug|x64'">
+    <Import Project="$(UserRootDir)\Microsoft.Cpp.$(Platform).user.props" Condition="exists('$(UserRootDir)\Microsoft.Cpp.$(Platform).user.props')" Label="LocalAppDataPlatform" />
+  </ImportGroup>
+  <ImportGroup Label="PropertySheets" Condition="'$(Configuration)|$(Platform)'=='Release|x64'">
+    <Import Project="$(UserRootDir)\Microsoft.Cpp.$(Platform).user.props" Condition="exists('$(UserRootDir)\Microsoft.Cpp.$(Platform).user.props')" Label="LocalAppDataPlatform" />
+  </ImportGroup>
+  <PropertyGroup Label="UserMacros" />
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutDir>..\..\..\..\$(Platform)\$(Configuration)\WinUI3Apps\</OutDir>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+  <ItemDefinitionGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)|$(Platform)'=='Debug|x64'">
+    <ClCompile>
+      <WarningLevel>Level3</WarningLevel>
+      <SDLCheck>true</SDLCheck>
+      <PreprocessorDefinitions>_DEBUG;_CONSOLE;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
+      <ConformanceMode>true</ConformanceMode>
+      <AdditionalIncludeDirectories>..\..\..\common\utils;..\..\..;%(AdditionalIncludeDirectories)</AdditionalIncludeDirectories>
+    </ClCompile>
+    <Link>
+      <SubSystem>Console</SubSystem>
+      <GenerateDebugInformation>true</GenerateDebugInformation>
+    </Link>
+  </ItemDefinitionGroup>
+  <ItemDefinitionGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)|$(Platform)'=='Release|x64'">
+    <ClCompile>
+      <WarningLevel>Level3</WarningLevel>
+      <FunctionLevelLinking>true</FunctionLevelLinking>
+      <IntrinsicFunctions>true</IntrinsicFunctions>
+      <SDLCheck>true</SDLCheck>
+      <PreprocessorDefinitions>NDEBUG;_CONSOLE;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
+      <ConformanceMode>true</ConformanceMode>
+      <AdditionalIncludeDirectories>..\..\..\common\utils;..\..\..;%(AdditionalIncludeDirectories)</AdditionalIncludeDirectories>
+    </ClCompile>
+    <Link>
+      <SubSystem>Console</SubSystem>
+      <GenerateDebugInformation>true</GenerateDebugInformation>
+    </Link>
+  </ItemDefinitionGroup>
+  <ItemDefinitionGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)|$(Platform)'=='Debug|ARM64'">
+    <ClCompile>
+      <AdditionalIncludeDirectories>..\..\..\common\utils;..\..\..;%(AdditionalIncludeDirectories)</AdditionalIncludeDirectories>
+    </ClCompile>
+  </ItemDefinitionGroup>
+  <ItemDefinitionGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)|$(Platform)'=='Release|ARM64'">
+    <ClCompile>
+      <AdditionalIncludeDirectories>..\..\..\common\utils;..\..\..;%(AdditionalIncludeDirectories)</AdditionalIncludeDirectories>
+    </ClCompile>
+  </ItemDefinitionGroup>
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ClCompile Include="excluded_app.cpp" />
+    <ClCompile Include="pch.cpp">
+      <PrecompiledHeader Condition="'$(Configuration)|$(Platform)'=='Debug|ARM64'">Create</PrecompiledHeader>
+      <PrecompiledHeader Condition="'$(Configuration)|$(Platform)'=='Debug|x64'">Create</PrecompiledHeader>
+      <PrecompiledHeader Condition="'$(Configuration)|$(Platform)'=='Release|ARM64'">Create</PrecompiledHeader>
+      <PrecompiledHeader Condition="'$(Configuration)|$(Platform)'=='Release|x64'">Create</PrecompiledHeader>
+    </ClCompile>
+    <ClCompile Include="tasklist_positions.cpp" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\common\logger\logger.vcxproj">
+      <Project>{d9b8fc84-322a-4f9f-bbb9-20915c47ddfd}</Project>
+    </ProjectReference>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\common\SettingsAPI\SettingsAPI.vcxproj">
+      <Project>{6955446d-23f7-4023-9bb3-8657f904af99}</Project>
+    </ProjectReference>
+  </ItemGroup>
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ClInclude Include="excluded_app.h" />
+    <ClInclude Include="pch.h" />
+    <ClInclude Include="tasklist_positions.h" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <None Include="packages.config" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+  <Import Project="$(VCTargetsPath)\Microsoft.Cpp.targets" />
+  <ImportGroup Label="ExtensionTargets">
+    <Import Project="..\..\..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.240111.5\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.targets" Condition="Exists('..\..\..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.240111.5\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.targets')" />
+  </ImportGroup>
+  <Target Name="EnsureNuGetPackageBuildImports" BeforeTargets="PrepareForBuild">
+    <PropertyGroup>
+      <ErrorText>This project references NuGet package(s) that are missing on this computer. Use NuGet Package Restore to download them.  For more information, see http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=322105. The missing file is {0}.</ErrorText>
+    </PropertyGroup>
+    <Error Condition="!Exists('..\..\..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.240111.5\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.props')" Text="$([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'))" />
+  </Target>
+</Project>

src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.CPPProject/ShortcutGuide.CPPProject.vcxproj.filters

@@ -0,0 +1,42 @@
+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<Project ToolsVersion="4.0" xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/developer/msbuild/2003">
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <Filter Include="Source Files">
+      <UniqueIdentifier>{4FC737F1-C7A5-4376-A066-2A32D752A2FF}</UniqueIdentifier>
+      <Extensions>cpp;c;cc;cxx;c++;cppm;ixx;def;odl;idl;hpj;bat;asm;asmx</Extensions>
+    </Filter>
+    <Filter Include="Header Files">
+      <UniqueIdentifier>{93995380-89BD-4b04-88EB-625FBE52EBFB}</UniqueIdentifier>
+      <Extensions>h;hh;hpp;hxx;h++;hm;inl;inc;ipp;xsd</Extensions>
+    </Filter>
+    <Filter Include="Resource Files">
+      <UniqueIdentifier>{67DA6AB6-F800-4c08-8B7A-83BB121AAD01}</UniqueIdentifier>
+      <Extensions>rc;ico;cur;bmp;dlg;rc2;rct;bin;rgs;gif;jpg;jpeg;jpe;resx;tiff;tif;png;wav;mfcribbon-ms</Extensions>
+    </Filter>
+  </ItemGroup>
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ClCompile Include="tasklist_positions.cpp">
+      <Filter>Source Files</Filter>
+    </ClCompile>
+    <ClCompile Include="pch.cpp">
+      <Filter>Source Files</Filter>
+    </ClCompile>
+    <ClCompile Include="excluded_app.cpp">
+      <Filter>Source Files</Filter>
+    </ClCompile>
+  </ItemGroup>
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ClInclude Include="tasklist_positions.h">
+      <Filter>Header Files</Filter>
+    </ClInclude>
+    <ClInclude Include="pch.h">
+      <Filter>Header Files</Filter>
+    </ClInclude>
+    <ClInclude Include="excluded_app.h">
+      <Filter>Header Files</Filter>
+    </ClInclude>
+  </ItemGroup>
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <None Include="packages.config" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+</Project>

src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.CPPProject/excluded_app.cpp

@@ -0,0 +1,39 @@
+#include "pch.h"
+#include "excluded_app.h"
+#include <string_utils.h>
+
+extern "C"
+{
+    __declspec(dllexport) bool IsCurrentWindowExcludedFromShortcutGuide()
+    {
+        PowerToysSettings::PowerToyValues settings = PowerToysSettings::PowerToyValues::load_from_settings_file(L"Shortcut Guide");
+        auto settingsObject = settings.get_raw_json();
+        std::wstring apps = settingsObject.GetNamedObject(L"properties").GetNamedObject(L"disabled_apps").GetNamedString(L"value").c_str();
+        auto excludedUppercase = apps;
+        CharUpperBuffW(excludedUppercase.data(), static_cast<DWORD>(excludedUppercase.length()));
+        std::wstring_view view(excludedUppercase);
+        view = left_trim<wchar_t>(trim<wchar_t>(view));
+
+        while (!view.empty())
+        {
+            auto pos = (std::min)(view.find_first_of(L"\r\n"), view.length());
+            m_excludedApps.emplace_back(view.substr(0, pos));
+            view.remove_prefix(pos);
+            view = left_trim<wchar_t>(trim<wchar_t>(view));
+        }
+
+        if (m_excludedApps.empty())
+        {
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        if (HWND foregroundApp{ GetForegroundWindow() })
+        {
+            auto processPath = get_process_path(foregroundApp);
+            CharUpperBuffW(processPath.data(), static_cast<DWORD>(processPath.length()));
+
+            return check_excluded_app(foregroundApp, processPath, m_excludedApps);
+        }
+        return false;
+    }
+}

src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.CPPProject/excluded_app.h

@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+#pragma once
+
+extern "C"
+{
+    std::vector<std::wstring> m_excludedApps;
+    __declspec(dllexport) bool IsCurrentWindowExcludedFromShortcutGuide();
+}

src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.CPPProject/pch.h

@@ -1,9 +1,11 @@
-#pragma once
+#pragma once
 #define NOMINMAX
+#include <vector>
 #include <winrt/base.h>
+#include <UIAutomation.h>
+#include <windows.h>
 #include <winrt/Windows.Foundation.h>
 #include <winrt/Windows.Foundation.Collections.h>
-#include <Windows.h>
 #include <dxgi1_3.h>
 #include <d3d11_2.h>
 #include <d2d1_3.h>
@@ -24,6 +26,7 @@
 #include <stdexcept>
 #include <tuple>
 #include <unordered_set>
-#include <string>
 #include <filesystem>
-#include <common/logger/logger.h>
+#include <common/utils/excluded_apps.h>
+#include <common/utils/process_path.h>
+#include <../SettingsAPI/settings_objects.h>

src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.CPPProject/tasklist_positions.cpp

@@ -0,0 +1,185 @@
+#include "pch.h"
+#include "tasklist_positions.h"
+
+// Tried my hardest adapting this to C#, but FindWindowW didn't work properly in C#. ~Noraa Junker
+
+extern "C"
+{
+    HWND GetTaskbarHwndForCursorMonitor(HMONITOR monitor)
+    {
+        POINT pt;
+        if (!GetCursorPos(&pt))
+            return nullptr;
+
+        // Find the primary taskbar
+        HWND primaryTaskbar = FindWindowW(L"Shell_TrayWnd", nullptr);
+        if (primaryTaskbar)
+        {
+            MONITORINFO mi = { sizeof(mi) };
+            if (GetWindowRect(primaryTaskbar, &mi.rcMonitor))
+            {
+                HMONITOR primaryMonitor = MonitorFromRect(&mi.rcMonitor, MONITOR_DEFAULTTONEAREST);
+                if (primaryMonitor == monitor)
+                    return primaryTaskbar;
+            }
+        }
+
+        // Find the secondary taskbar(s)
+        HWND secondaryTaskbar = nullptr;
+        while ((secondaryTaskbar = FindWindowExW(nullptr, secondaryTaskbar, L"Shell_SecondaryTrayWnd", nullptr)) != nullptr)
+        {
+            MONITORINFO mi = { sizeof(mi) };
+            RECT rc;
+            if (GetWindowRect(secondaryTaskbar, &rc))
+            {
+                HMONITOR taskbarMonitor = MonitorFromRect(&rc, MONITOR_DEFAULTTONEAREST);
+                if (monitor == taskbarMonitor)
+                    return secondaryTaskbar;
+            }
+        }
+
+        return nullptr;
+    }
+
+    void update(HMONITOR monitor)
+    {
+        // Get HWND of the tasklist for the monitor under the cursor
+        auto taskbar_hwnd = GetTaskbarHwndForCursorMonitor(monitor);
+        if (!taskbar_hwnd)
+            return;
+
+        wchar_t class_name[64] = {};
+        GetClassNameW(taskbar_hwnd, class_name, 64);
+
+        HWND tasklist_hwnd = nullptr;
+
+        if (wcscmp(class_name, L"Shell_TrayWnd") == 0)
+        {
+            // Primary taskbar structure
+            tasklist_hwnd = FindWindowExW(taskbar_hwnd, 0, L"ReBarWindow32", nullptr);
+            if (!tasklist_hwnd)
+                return;
+            tasklist_hwnd = FindWindowExW(tasklist_hwnd, 0, L"MSTaskSwWClass", nullptr);
+            if (!tasklist_hwnd)
+                return;
+            tasklist_hwnd = FindWindowExW(tasklist_hwnd, 0, L"MSTaskListWClass", nullptr);
+            if (!tasklist_hwnd)
+                return;
+        }
+        else if (wcscmp(class_name, L"Shell_SecondaryTrayWnd") == 0)
+        {
+            // Secondary taskbar structure
+            HWND worker_hwnd = FindWindowExW(taskbar_hwnd, 0, L"WorkerW", nullptr);
+            if (!worker_hwnd)
+                return;
+            tasklist_hwnd = FindWindowExW(worker_hwnd, 0, L"MSTaskListWClass", nullptr);
+            if (!tasklist_hwnd)
+                return;
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            // Unknown taskbar type
+            return;
+        }
+
+        if (!automation)
+        {
+            winrt::check_hresult(CoCreateInstance(CLSID_CUIAutomation,
+                                                  nullptr,
+                                                  CLSCTX_INPROC_SERVER,
+                                                  IID_IUIAutomation,
+                                                  automation.put_void()));
+            winrt::check_hresult(automation->CreateTrueCondition(true_condition.put()));
+        }
+        element = nullptr;
+        winrt::check_hresult(automation->ElementFromHandle(tasklist_hwnd, element.put()));
+    }
+
+    bool update_buttons(std::vector<TasklistButton>& buttons)
+    {
+        if (!automation || !element)
+        {
+            return false;
+        }
+        winrt::com_ptr<IUIAutomationElementArray> elements;
+        if (element->FindAll(TreeScope_Children, true_condition.get(), elements.put()) < 0)
+            return false;
+        if (!elements)
+            return false;
+        int count;
+        if (elements->get_Length(&count) < 0)
+            return false;
+        winrt::com_ptr<IUIAutomationElement> child;
+        std::vector<TasklistButton> found_buttons;
+        found_buttons.reserve(count);
+        for (int i = 0; i < count; ++i)
+        {
+            child = nullptr;
+            if (elements->GetElement(i, child.put()) < 0)
+                return false;
+            TasklistButton button = {};
+            if (VARIANT var_rect; child->GetCurrentPropertyValue(UIA_BoundingRectanglePropertyId, &var_rect) >= 0)
+            {
+                if (var_rect.vt == (VT_R8 | VT_ARRAY))
+                {
+                    LONG pos;
+                    double value;
+                    pos = 0;
+                    SafeArrayGetElement(var_rect.parray, &pos, &value);
+                    button.x = static_cast<long>(value);
+                    pos = 1;
+                    SafeArrayGetElement(var_rect.parray, &pos, &value);
+                    button.y = static_cast<long>(value);
+                    pos = 2;
+                    SafeArrayGetElement(var_rect.parray, &pos, &value);
+                    button.width = static_cast<long>(value);
+                    pos = 3;
+                    SafeArrayGetElement(var_rect.parray, &pos, &value);
+                    button.height = static_cast<long>(value);
+                }
+                VariantClear(&var_rect);
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                return false;
+            }
+            if (BSTR automation_id; child->get_CurrentAutomationId(&automation_id) >= 0)
+            {
+                wcsncpy_s(button.name, automation_id, _countof(button.name));
+                SysFreeString(automation_id);
+            }
+            found_buttons.push_back(button);
+        }
+        // assign keynums
+        buttons.clear();
+        for (auto& button : found_buttons)
+        {
+            if (buttons.empty())
+            {
+                button.keynum = 1;
+                buttons.push_back(std::move(button));
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                if (button.x < buttons.back().x || button.y < buttons.back().y) // skip 2nd row
+                    break;
+                if (wcsncmp(button.name, buttons.back().name, _countof(button.name)) == 0)
+                    continue; // skip buttons from the same app
+                button.keynum = buttons.back().keynum + 1;
+                buttons.push_back(std::move(button));
+                if (buttons.back().keynum == 10)
+                    break; // no more than 10 buttons
+            }
+        }
+        return true;
+    }
+
+    __declspec(dllexport) TasklistButton* get_buttons(HMONITOR monitor, int* size)
+    {
+        update(monitor);
+        static std::vector<TasklistButton> buttons;
+        update_buttons(buttons);
+        *size = static_cast<int>(buttons.size());
+        return buttons.data();
+    }
+}

src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.CPPProject/tasklist_positions.h

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+#pragma once
+
+struct TasklistButton
+{
+    wchar_t name[256];
+    int x;
+    int y;
+    int width;
+    int height;
+    int keynum;
+};
+
+extern "C"
+{
+    winrt::com_ptr<IUIAutomation> automation;
+    winrt::com_ptr<IUIAutomationElement> element;
+    winrt::com_ptr<IUIAutomationCondition> true_condition;
+
+    // Helper to get the taskbar HWND for the monitor under the cursor
+    HWND GetTaskbarHwndForCursorMonitor(HMONITOR monitor);
+    bool update_buttons(std::vector<TasklistButton>& buttons);
+    __declspec(dllexport) TasklistButton* get_buttons(HMONITOR monitor, int* size);
+}

src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.IndexYmlGenerator/IndexYmlGenerator.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation
+// The Microsoft Corporation licenses this file to you under the MIT license.
+// See the LICENSE file in the project root for more information.
+
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.IO;
+using ShortcutGuide.Helpers;
+using ShortcutGuide.Models;
+using YamlDotNet.Serialization;
+
+// This class should be moved to WinGet in the future
+namespace ShortcutGuide.IndexYmlGenerator
+{
+    public class IndexYmlGenerator
+    {
+        public static void Main()
+        {
+            CreateIndexYmlFile();
+        }
+
+        // Todo: Exception handling
+        public static void CreateIndexYmlFile()
+        {
+            string path = ManifestInterpreter.PathOfManifestFiles;
+            if (File.Exists(Path.Combine(path, "index.yml")))
+            {
+                File.Delete(Path.Combine(path, "index.yml"));
+            }
+
+            IndexFile indexFile = new() { };
+            Dictionary<(string WindowFilter, bool BackgroundProcess), List<string>> processes = [];
+
+            foreach (string file in Directory.EnumerateFiles(path, "*.yml"))
+            {
+                string content = File.ReadAllText(file);
+                Deserializer deserializer = new();
+                ShortcutFile shortcutFile = deserializer.Deserialize<ShortcutFile>(content);
+                if (processes.TryGetValue((shortcutFile.WindowFilter, shortcutFile.BackgroundProcess), out List<string>? apps))
+                {
+                    if (apps.Contains(shortcutFile.PackageName))
+                    {
+                        continue;
+                    }
+
+                    apps.Add(shortcutFile.PackageName);
+                    continue;
+                }
+
+                processes[(shortcutFile.WindowFilter, shortcutFile.BackgroundProcess)] = [shortcutFile.PackageName];
+            }
+
+            indexFile.Index = [];
+
+            foreach (var item in processes)
+            {
+                indexFile.Index =
+                [
+                    .. indexFile.Index,
+                    new IndexFile.IndexItem
+                    {
+                        WindowFilter = item.Key.WindowFilter,
+                        BackgroundProcess = item.Key.BackgroundProcess,
+                        Apps = [.. item.Value],
+                    },
+                ];
+            }
+
+            // Todo: Take the default shell name from the settings or environment variable, default to "+WindowsNT.Shell"
+            indexFile.DefaultShellName = "+WindowsNT.Shell";
+
+            Serializer serializer = new();
+            string yamlContent = serializer.Serialize(indexFile);
+            File.WriteAllText(Path.Combine(path, "index.yml"), yamlContent);
+        }
+    }
+}

src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.IndexYmlGenerator/ShortcutGuide.IndexYmlGenerator.csproj

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+<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="..\..\..\Common.SelfContained.props" />
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>WinExe</OutputType>
+    <RootNamespace>ShortcutGuide.IndexYmlGenerator</RootNamespace>
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <AppendTargetFrameworkToOutputPath>false</AppendTargetFrameworkToOutputPath>
+    <AppendRuntimeIdentifierToOutputPath>false</AppendRuntimeIdentifierToOutputPath>
+    <OutputPath>..\..\..\..\$(Platform)\$(Configuration)\WinUI3Apps</OutputPath>
+    <AssemblyName>PowerToys.ShortcutGuide.IndexYmlGenerator</AssemblyName>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <PackageReference Include="YamlDotNet" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\ShortcutGuide.Ui\ShortcutGuide.Ui.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>

src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.Ui/Assets/ShortcutGuide/+WindowsNT.Notepad.en-US.yml

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+PackageName: +WindowsNT.Notepad
+Name: Notepad
+WindowFilter: "Notepad.exe"
+BackgroundProcess: false
+Shortcuts:
+  - SectionName: File
+    Properties:
+      - Name: New tab
+        Recommended: true
+        Shortcut:
+        - Win: false
+          Ctrl: true
+          Shift: false
+          Alt: false
+          Keys:
+            - N
+      - Name: New window
+        Shortcut:
+        - Win: false
+          Ctrl: true
+          Shift: true
+          Alt: false
+          Keys:
+            - N
+      - Name: Open
+        Shortcut:
+        - Win: false
+          Ctrl: true
+          Shift: false
+          Alt: false
+          Keys:
+            - O
+      - Name: Save
+        Shortcut:
+        - Win: false
+          Ctrl: true
+          Shift: false
+          Alt: false
+          Keys:
+            - S
+      - Name: Save As
+        Shortcut:
+        - Win: false
+          Ctrl: true
+          Shift: true
+          Alt: false
+          Keys:
+            - S
+      - Name: Save all
+        Shortcut:
+        - Win: false
+          Ctrl: true
+          Shift: false
+          Alt: true
+          Keys:
+            - S
+      - Name: Print
+        Shortcut:
+        - Win: false
+          Ctrl: true
+          Shift: false
+          Alt: false
+          Keys:
+            - P
+      - Name: Close tab
+        Shortcut:
+        - Win: false
+          Ctrl: true
+          Shift: false
+          Alt: false
+          Keys:
+            - W
+      - Name: Close window
+        Shortcut:
+        - Win: false
+          Ctrl: true
+          Shift: true
+          Alt: false
+          Keys:
+            - W
+  - SectionName: Edit
+    Properties:
+      - Name: Undo
+        Shortcut:
+        - Win: false
+          Ctrl: true
+          Shift: false
+          Alt: false
+          Keys:
+            - Z
+      - Name: Redo
+        Shortcut:
+        - Win: false
+          Ctrl: true
+          Shift: false
+          Alt: true
+          Keys:
+            - Z
+      - Name: Cut
+        Shortcut:
+        - Win: false
+          Ctrl: true
+          Shift: false
+          Alt: false
+          Keys:
+            - X
+      - Name: Copy
+        Shortcut:
+        - Win: false
+          Ctrl: true
+          Shift: false
+          Alt: false
+          Keys:
+            - C
+      - Name: Paste
+        Shortcut:
+        - Win: false
+          Ctrl: true
+          Shift: false
+          Alt: false
+          Keys:
+            - V
+      - Name: Search with Bing
+        Shortcut:
+        - Win: false
+          Ctrl: true
+          Shift: false
+          Alt: false
+          Keys:
+            - E
+      - Name: Find
+        Recommended: true
+        Shortcut:
+        - Win: false
+          Ctrl: true
+          Shift: false
+          Alt: false
+          Keys:
+            - F
+      - Name: Find next
+        Shortcut:
+        - Win: false
+          Ctrl: false
+          Shift: false
+          Alt: false
+          Keys:
+            - F3
+      - Name: Find previous
+        Shortcut:
+        - Win: false
+          Ctrl: false
+          Shift: true
+          Alt: false
+          Keys:
+            - F3
+      - Name: Replace
+        Shortcut:
+        - Win: false
+          Ctrl: true
+          Shift: false
+          Alt: false
+          Keys:
+            - H
+      - Name: Go to
+        Shortcut:
+        - Win: false
+          Ctrl: true
+          Shift: false
+          Alt: false
+          Keys:
+            - G
+      - Name: Select all
+        Shortcut:
+        - Win: false
+          Ctrl: true
+          Shift: false
+          Alt: false
+          Keys:
+            - A
+      - Name: Time/Date
+        Shortcut:
+        - Win: false
+          Ctrl: true
+          Shift: false
+          Alt: false
+          Keys:
+            - F5
+  - SectionName: View
+    Properties:
+      - Name: Zoom in
+        Shortcut:
+        - Win: false
+          Ctrl: true
+          Shift: false
+          Alt: false
+          Keys:
+            - Plus
+      - Name: Zoom out
+        Shortcut:
+        - Win: false
+          Ctrl: true
+          Shift: false
+          Alt: false
+          Keys:
+            - Minus
+      - Name: Reset zoom
+        Shortcut:
+        - Win: false
+          Ctrl: true
+          Shift: false
+          Alt: false
+          Keys:
+            - 0
+  - SectionName: Formatting
+    Properties:
+      - Name: Bold
+        Shortcut:
+        - Win: false
+          Ctrl: true
+          Shift: false
+          Alt: false
+          Keys:
+            - B
+      - Name: Italic
+        Shortcut:
+        - Win: false
+          Ctrl: true
+          Shift: false
+          Alt: false
+          Keys:
+            - I
+      - Name: Insert link
+        Shortcut:
+        - Win: false
+          Ctrl: true
+          Shift: false
+          Alt: false
+          Keys:
+            - K
+      - Name: Clear formatting
+        Shortcut:
+        - Win: false
+          Ctrl: true
+          Shift: false
+          Alt: false
+          Keys:
+            - Space

src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.Ui/Assets/ShortcutGuide/+WindowsNT.Shell.en-US.yml

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+PackageName: +WindowsNT.Shell
+WindowFilter: "*"
+BackgroundProcess: true
+Shortcuts:
+  - SectionName: Desktop Shortcuts
+    Properties:
+      - Name: Close active window
+        Shortcut:
+        - Win: false
+          Ctrl: false
+          Shift: false
+          Alt: true
+          Keys:
+            - F4
+      - Name: Open shutdown box
+        Description: When no windows are open
+        Shortcut:
+        - Win: false
+          Ctrl: false
+          Shift: false
+          Alt: true
+          Keys:
+            - F4
+      - Name: Cycle through open Windows
+        Shortcut:
+        - Win: false
+          Ctrl: false
+          Shift: false
+          Alt: true
+          Keys:
+            - Esc
+      - Name: Reveal typed password
+        Description: On sign-in screen
+        Shortcut:
+        - Win: false
+          Ctrl: false
+          Shift: false
+          Alt: true
+          Keys:
+            - F8
+      - Name: Go back
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: true
+            Keys:
+              - "<Left>"
+      - Name: Go forward
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: true
+            Keys:
+              - "<Right>"
+      - Name: Move up one screen
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: true
+            Keys:
+              - "<Page Up>"
+      - Name: Move down one screen
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: true
+            Keys:
+              - "<Page Down>"
+      - Name: Window context menu
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: true
+            Keys:
+              - Space
+      - Name: Switch between open apps 
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: true
+            Keys:
+              - Tab
+        Description: While pressing Tab multiple times
+      - Name: Run command
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: true
+            Keys:
+              - "<Underlined letter>"
+        Description: for the underlined letter in the app
+      - Name: View open apps
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: true
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: true
+            Keys:
+              - Tab
+      - Name: Change start menu size
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: true
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "<Arrow>"
+      - Name: Move cursor
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: true
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "<ArrowLR>"
+        Description: To the beginning or end of a word
+      - Name: Switch keyboard layout
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: true
+            Shift: true
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - ""
+      - Name: Select block of text
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: true
+            Shift: true
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "<Arrow>"
+      - Name: Open Task Manager
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: true
+            Shift: true
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - Esc
+      - Name: Enable/Disable Chinese IME
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: true
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - Space
+      - Name: Open context menu
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: true
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - F10
+        Description: For the selected item
+  - SectionName: Virtual desktop
+    Properties:
+      - Name: Open task view
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - Tab
+      - Name: Add a virtual desktop
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: true
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - D
+      - Name: Close current desktop
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: true
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - F4
+      - Name: Switch desktop
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: true
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "<ArrowLR>"
+        Recommended: true
+  - SectionName: "Windows key"
+    Properties:
+      - Name: Open start menu
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - ""
+      - Name: Open Action Center
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "A"
+      - Name: Open Date and Time
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: true
+            Keys:
+              - "D"
+      - Name: Focus on the notification area
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "B"
+      - Name: Open narrator
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: true
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "Enter"
+      - Name: Open domain search
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: true
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "F"
+      - Name: Open Quick Assist
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: true
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "Q"
+      - Name: Wake up device
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: true
+            Shift: true
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "B"
+        Description: When black or a blank screen.
+      - Name: Change input option
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "Space"
+        Description: To next option
+      - Name: Change input option
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: true
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "Space"
+        Description: To previous option
+      - Name: Display/Hide desktop
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "D"
+      - Name: Minimize the active window
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "Down"
+        Recommended: true
+      - Name: Open file Explorer
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "E"
+      - Name: Close Magnifier
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "Esc"
+      - Name: Open Feedback Hub
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "F"
+        Recommended: true
+      - Name: Start IME reconversion
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "/"
+      - Name: Open Game Bar
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "G"
+      - Name: Open voice dictation
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "H"
+      - Name: Minimize or restore all other windows
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "<Home>"
+      - Name: Open Settings
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "I"
+      - Name: Set focus to a Windows tip
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "J"
+      - Name: Open Cast
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "K"
+      - Name: Lock the device
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "L"
+      - Name: Snap the window
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "<ArrowLR>"
+      - Name: Minimize all windows
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "M"
+      - Name: Zoom out Magnifier
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "-"
+      - Name: Zoom in Magnifier
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "="
+      - Name: Open notification center
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "N"
+      - Name: Lock the device orientation
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "O"
+      - Name: Open project Settings
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "P"
+      - Name: Open Settings about Page
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "<Pause>"
+      - Name: Open the emoji panel
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "."
+      - Name: Open the emoji panel
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - ";"
+      - Name:  Capture a screenshot
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "<PrtScr>"
+        Description: Save to the pictures folder
+      - Name: Open search
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "Q"
+      - Name: Open search
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "S"
+      - Name: Open Run dialog
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "R"
+      - Name: Restore window
+        Description: If a window is snapped or maximized
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: true
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "<Down>"
+      - Name: Make UWP app full screen
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: true
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "<Up>"
+      - Name: Move window to monitor
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: true
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "<Arrow>"
+      - Name: Open Snipping Tool
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: true
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "S"
+      - Name: Stretch window
+        Description: To the top and bottom of the screen
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: true
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "<Up>"
+      - Name: Open task view
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "Tab"
+      - Name: Open Accessibility Settings
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "U"
+      - Name: Maximize the active window
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "<Up>"
+      - Name: Open the clipboard history
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "V"
+      - Name: Open widgets
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "W" 
+      - Name: Open Quick Link menu
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "X"
+      - Name: Open snap layouts
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "Z"
+  - SectionName: Clipboard
+    Properties:
+      - Name: Copy
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: true
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "C"
+      - Name: Cut
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: true
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "X"
+      - Name: Paste
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: true
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "V"
+      - Name: Paste
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: true
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "<Insert>"
+        Description: Paste as plain text
+  - SectionName: <TASKBAR1-9>Taskbar Shortcuts
+    Properties:
+      - Name: Open app in Taskbar
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "<TASKBAR1-9>"
+      - Name: Open jump list
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: true
+            Keys:
+              - "<TASKBAR1-9>"
+      - Name: Switch to last active window
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: true
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "<TASKBAR1-9>"
+      - Name: Open as administrator
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: true
+            Shift: true
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "<TASKBAR1-9>"
+  - SectionName: Copilot key
+    Properties:
+      - Name: Open Copilot
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - '<Copilot>'
+        Description: When copilot is available
+      - Name: Open Windows search
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - '<Copilot>'
+        Description: When copilot is not available
+  - SectionName: Office key
+    Properties:
+      - Name: Open Word
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "<Office>"
+              - "W"
+      - Name: Open Excel
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "<Office>"
+              - "X"
+      - Name: Open PowerPoint
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "<Office>"
+              - "P"
+      - Name: Open Outlook
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "<Office>"
+              - "O"
+      - Name: Open Microsoft Teams
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "<Office>"
+              - "T"
+      - Name: Open OneNote
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "<Office>"
+              - "N"
+      - Name: Open OneDrive
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "<Office>"
+              - "D"
+      - Name: Open Yammer
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "<Office>"
+              - "Y"
+      - Name: Open LinkedIn
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "<Office>"
+              - "L"

src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.Ui/Assets/ShortcutGuide/+WindowsNT.WindowsExplorer.en-US.yml

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+PackageName: +WindowsNT.WindowsExplorer
+WindowFilter: "explorer.exe"
+Name: File Explorer
+Shortcuts:
+  - SectionName: General
+    Properties:
+      - Name: Open File Explorer
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: true
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "E"
+        Recommended: true
+      - Name: Select the address bar
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: true
+            Keys:
+              - "D"
+      - Name: Select the address bar
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: true
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "L"
+      - Name: Select the address bar
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "F4"
+      - Name: Select the search box
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: true
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "E"
+      - Name: Select the search box
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "F3"
+      - Name: Select the search box
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: true
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "F"
+      - Name: Refresh the window
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "F5"
+      - Name: Cycle through elements in the active window
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "F6"
+      - Name: Maximize or restore the active window
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "F11"
+  - SectionName: Navigation
+    Properties:
+      - Name: Navigate to the previous folder
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: true
+            Keys:
+              - "<Left>"
+      - Name: Navigate to the previous folder
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "<Backspace>"
+      - Name: Navigate to the next folder
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: true
+            Keys:
+              - "<Right>"
+      - Name: Move up a level in the folder path
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: true
+            Keys:
+              - "<Up>"
+  - SectionName: "Window management"
+    Properties:
+      - Name: Open a new window
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: true
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "N"
+      - Name: Open a new tab
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: true
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "T"
+        Recommended: true
+      - Name: Close the current active tab
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: true
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "W"
+      - Name: Move to the next tab
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: true
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "Tab"
+      - Name: Move to the previous tab
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: true
+            Shift: true
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "Tab"
+      - Name: Move to that tab number
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: true
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "Number (1-9)"
+      - Name: Show/Hide the preview pane
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: true
+            Keys:
+              - "P"
+      - Name: Show/Hide the details pane
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: true
+            Alt: true
+            Keys:
+              - "P"
+      - Name: Resize all columns to fit text
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: true
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "+"
+      - Name: Expand all folders
+        Description: In the navigation pane
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: true
+            Shift: true
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "E"
+  - SectionName: "File management"
+    Properties:
+      - Name: Display properties for the selected item
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: true
+            Keys:
+              - "Enter"
+      - Name: Delete the selected item
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "<Delete>"
+      - Name: Delete the selected item
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: true
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "D"
+      - Name: Delete the selected item permanently
+        Description: "This removes the item without sending it to the Recycle Bin"
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: true
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "D"
+      - Name: Create a new folder
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: true
+            Shift: true
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "N"
+        Recommended: true
+      - Name: Rename the selected item
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: false
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "F2"
+      - Name: Select multiple items
+        Shortcut:
+          - Win: false
+            Ctrl: true
+            Shift: false
+            Alt: false
+            Keys:
+              - "<Arrow>"
+      

src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.Ui/Assets/ShortcutGuide/Microsoft.PowerToys.en-US.yml

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+PackageName: Microsoft.PowerToys
+Name: PowerToys
+BackgroundProcess: True
+WindowFilter: "powertoys.exe"
+Shortcuts:
+  - SectionName: General
+    Properties:
+# <Populate start>
+# <Populate end>

src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.Ui/Converters/ShortcutDescriptionToKeysConverter.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation
+// The Microsoft Corporation licenses this file to you under the MIT license.
+// See the LICENSE file in the project root for more information.
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.Windows.Documents;
+using ManagedCommon;
+using Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Data;
+using ShortcutGuide.Models;
+using Windows.System;
+
+namespace ShortcutGuide.Converters
+{
+    public sealed partial class ShortcutDescriptionToKeysConverter : IValueConverter
+    {
+        public object Convert(object value, Type targetType, object parameter, string language)
+        {
+            if (value is ShortcutDescription description)
+            {
+                // Populate keysList with the keys from the ShortcutDescription
+                return GetKeysList(description);
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                List<object> keysList = [string.Empty];
+                return keysList;
+            }
+        }
+
+        public object ConvertBack(object value, Type targetType, object parameter, string language)
+        {
+            return value;
+        }
+
+        public List<object> GetKeysList(ShortcutDescription description)
+        {
+            List<object> shortcutList = [];
+
+            if (description.Win)
+            {
+                shortcutList.Add(92); // The Windows key or button.
+            }
+
+            if (description.Ctrl)
+            {
+                shortcutList.Add("Ctrl");
+            }
+
+            if (description.Alt)
+            {
+                shortcutList.Add("Alt");
+            }
+
+            if (description.Shift)
+            {
+                shortcutList.Add(16); // The Shift key or button.
+            }
+
+            foreach (var key in description.Keys)
+            {
+                // Try to parse a string key number to a VirtualKey
+                if (int.TryParse(key, out int keyCode))
+                {
+                    shortcutList.Add(keyCode);
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    switch (key)
+                    {
+                        // https://learn.microsoft.com/uwp/api/windows.system.virtualkey?view=winrt-20348
+                        case "Up":
+                            shortcutList.Add(38); // The Up Arrow key or button.
+                            break;
+                        case "Down":
+                            shortcutList.Add(40); // The Down Arrow key or button.
+                            break;
+                        case "Left":
+                            shortcutList.Add(37); // The Left Arrow key or button.
+                            break;
+                        case "Right":
+                            shortcutList.Add(39); // The Right Arrow key or button.
+                            break;
+                        case "Back":
+                            shortcutList.Add(8); // The Back key or button.
+                            break;
+                        case "<TASKBAR1-9>":
+                            shortcutList.Add("Num");
+                            break;
+                        default:
+                            shortcutList.Add(key); // Add other keys as strings.
+                            break;
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+
+            return shortcutList;
+        }
+    }
+}

src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.Ui/Helpers/DisplayHelper.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation
+// The Microsoft Corporation licenses this file to you under the MIT license.
+// See the LICENSE file in the project root for more information.
+
+using Windows.Foundation;
+using WinUIEx;
+
+namespace ShortcutGuide.Helpers
+{
+    public static class DisplayHelper
+    {
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Returns the display work area for the monitor that contains the specified window.
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="hwnd">The window handle</param>
+        /// <returns>A <see cref="Rect"/> element containing the display area</returns>
+        public static Rect GetWorkAreaForDisplayWithWindow(nint hwnd)
+        {
+            _foundMonitorIndex = -1;
+            _monitorIndex = 0;
+            var monitor = NativeMethods.MonitorFromWindow(hwnd, (int)NativeMethods.MonitorFromWindowDwFlags.MONITOR_DEFAULTTONEAREST);
+            NativeMethods.EnumDisplayMonitors(nint.Zero, nint.Zero, MonitorEnumProc, new NativeMethods.LPARAM(monitor));
+            return MonitorInfo.GetDisplayMonitors()[_foundMonitorIndex].RectWork;
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// The index of the monitor that contains the specified window. -1 indicates that no monitor was found (yet).
+        /// </summary>
+        private static int _foundMonitorIndex = -1;
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// The index of the monitor in the enumeration. This is used to find the correct monitor in the list of monitors.
+        /// </summary>
+        private static int _monitorIndex;
+
+        private static bool MonitorEnumProc(nint hMonitor, nint hdcMonitor, ref NativeMethods.RECT lprcMonitor, nint dwData)
+        {
+            nint targetMonitor = dwData;
+
+            if (hMonitor == targetMonitor)
+            {
+                _foundMonitorIndex = _monitorIndex;
+                return false;
+            }
+
+            _monitorIndex++;
+            return true;
+        }
+    }
+}

src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.Ui/Helpers/DpiHelper.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation
+// The Microsoft Corporation licenses this file to you under the MIT license.
+// See the LICENSE file in the project root for more information.
+
+namespace ShortcutGuide.Helpers
+{
+    // This class is rewritten from C++ to C# from the measure tool project
+    internal static class DpiHelper
+    {
+#pragma warning disable SA1310 // Field names should not contain underscore
+        private const int DEFAULT_DPI = 96;
+        private const int MONITOR_DEFAULTTONEAREST = 2;
+        private const int MDT_EFFECTIVE_DPI = 0;
+#pragma warning restore SA1310 // Field names should not contain underscore
+
+        public static float GetDPIScaleForWindow(int hwnd)
+        {
+            int dpi = DEFAULT_DPI;
+            GetScreenDPIForWindow(hwnd, ref dpi);
+            return (float)dpi / DEFAULT_DPI;
+        }
+
+        private static long GetScreenDPIForWindow(int hwnd, ref int dpi)
+        {
+            var targetMonitor = NativeMethods.MonitorFromWindow(hwnd, MONITOR_DEFAULTTONEAREST);
+            return GetScreenDPIForMonitor(targetMonitor.ToInt32(), ref dpi);
+        }
+
+        private static long GetScreenDPIForMonitor(int targetMonitor, ref int dpi)
+        {
+            if (targetMonitor != 0)
+            {
+                int dummy = 0;
+                return NativeMethods.GetDpiForMonitor(targetMonitor, MDT_EFFECTIVE_DPI, ref dpi, ref dummy);
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                dpi = DEFAULT_DPI;
+                return 0x80004005L;
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}

src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.Ui/Helpers/ManifestInterpreter.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation
+// The Microsoft Corporation licenses this file to you under the MIT license.
+// See the LICENSE file in the project root for more information.
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.ComponentModel;
+using System.Diagnostics;
+using System.Globalization;
+using System.IO;
+using System.Linq;
+using System.Text.RegularExpressions;
+using ShortcutGuide.Models;
+using YamlDotNet.Serialization;
+
+namespace ShortcutGuide.Helpers
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Helps to interpret the manifest files for the Shortcut Guide.
+    /// </summary>
+    public class ManifestInterpreter
+    {
+        // Todo: Get language from settings or environment variable, default to "en-US"
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Gets the language used for the manifest files.
+        /// </summary>
+        public static string Language => "en-US";
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Returns the shortcuts for a specific application.
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <remarks>
+        /// The method should only be called if the application is known to have a shortcuts file.
+        /// </remarks>
+        /// <param name="applicationName">The manifest id.</param>
+        /// <returns>The deserialized shortcuts file.</returns>
+        /// <exception cref="FileNotFoundException">The requested file was not found.</exception>
+        public static ShortcutFile GetShortcutsOfApplication(string applicationName)
+        {
+            string path = PathOfManifestFiles;
+            IEnumerable<string> files = Directory.EnumerateFiles(path, applicationName + ".*.yml") ??
+                throw new FileNotFoundException($"The file for the application '{applicationName}' was not found in '{path}'.");
+
+            IEnumerable<string> filesEnumerable = files as string[] ?? [.. files];
+            return filesEnumerable.Any(f => f.EndsWith($".{Language}.yml", StringComparison.InvariantCulture))
+                ? YamlToShortcutList(File.ReadAllText(Path.Combine(path, applicationName + $".{Language}.yml")))
+                : filesEnumerable.Any(f => f.EndsWith(".en-US.yml", StringComparison.InvariantCulture))
+                ? YamlToShortcutList(File.ReadAllText(filesEnumerable.First(f => f.EndsWith(".en-US.yml", StringComparison.InvariantCulture))))
+                : throw new FileNotFoundException($"The file for the application '{applicationName}' was not found in '{path}' with the language '{Language}' or 'en-US'.");
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Deserializes the content of a YAML file to a <see cref="ShortcutFile"/>.
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="content">The content of the YAML file.</param>
+        /// <returns>A deserialized <see cref="ShortcutFile"/> object.</returns>
+        private static ShortcutFile YamlToShortcutList(string content)
+        {
+            Deserializer deserializer = new();
+            return deserializer.Deserialize<ShortcutFile>(content);
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Gets the path to the directory where the manifest files are stored.
+        /// </summary>
+        public static string PathOfManifestFiles => Path.Combine(Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolder.LocalApplicationData), "Microsoft", "WinGet", "KeyboardShortcuts");
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Retrieves the index YAML file that contains the list of all applications and their shortcuts.
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <returns>A deserialized <see cref="IndexFile"/> object.</returns>
+        public static IndexFile GetIndexYamlFile()
+        {
+            string path = PathOfManifestFiles;
+            string content = File.ReadAllText(Path.Combine(path, "index.yml"));
+            Deserializer deserializer = new();
+            return deserializer.Deserialize<IndexFile>(content);
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Retrieves all application IDs that should be displayed, based on the foreground window and background processes.
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <returns>An array of all application IDs.</returns>
+        public static string[] GetAllCurrentApplicationIds()
+        {
+            nint handle = NativeMethods.GetForegroundWindow();
+
+            List<string> applicationIds = [];
+
+            Process[] processes = Process.GetProcesses();
+
+            if (NativeMethods.GetWindowThreadProcessId(handle, out uint processId) > 0)
+            {
+                string? name = Process.GetProcessById((int)processId).MainModule?.ModuleName;
+
+                if (name is not null)
+                {
+                    try
+                    {
+                        foreach (var item in GetIndexYamlFile().Index.First((s) => !s.BackgroundProcess && IsMatch(name, s.WindowFilter)).Apps)
+                        {
+                            applicationIds.Add(item);
+                        }
+                    }
+                    catch (InvalidOperationException)
+                    {
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+
+            foreach (var item in GetIndexYamlFile().Index.Where((s) => s.BackgroundProcess))
+            {
+                try
+                {
+                    if (processes.Any((p) =>
+                    {
+                        try
+                        {
+                            return IsMatch(p.MainModule!.ModuleName, item.WindowFilter);
+                        }
+                        catch (Win32Exception)
+                        {
+                            return false;
+                        }
+                    }))
+                    {
+                        foreach (var app in item.Apps)
+                        {
+                            applicationIds.Add(app);
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+                catch (InvalidOperationException)
+                {
+                }
+            }
+
+            return [.. applicationIds];
+
+            static bool IsMatch(string input, string filter)
+            {
+                input = input.ToLower(CultureInfo.InvariantCulture);
+                filter = filter.ToLower(CultureInfo.InvariantCulture);
+                string regexPattern = "^" + Regex.Escape(filter).Replace("\\*", ".*") + "$";
+                return Regex.IsMatch(input, regexPattern);
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}

src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.Ui/Helpers/NavItemIconHelper.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation
+// The Microsoft Corporation licenses this file to you under the MIT license.
+// See the LICENSE file in the project root for more information.
+
+using Microsoft.UI.Xaml;
+
+namespace ShortcutGuide.Helpers;
+
+internal static class NavItemIconHelper
+{
+    public static object GetSelectedIcon(DependencyObject obj)
+    {
+        return obj.GetValue(SelectedIconProperty);
+    }
+
+    public static void SetSelectedIcon(DependencyObject obj, object value)
+    {
+        obj.SetValue(SelectedIconProperty, value);
+    }
+
+    public static readonly DependencyProperty SelectedIconProperty =
+        DependencyProperty.RegisterAttached("SelectedIcon", typeof(object), typeof(NavItemIconHelper), new PropertyMetadata(null));
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Gets the value of <see cref="ShowNotificationDotProperty" /> for a <see cref="DependencyObject" />
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <returns>Returns a boolean indicating whether the notification dot should be shown.</returns>
+    public static bool GetShowNotificationDot(DependencyObject obj)
+    {
+        return (bool)obj.GetValue(ShowNotificationDotProperty);
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Sets <see cref="ShowNotificationDotProperty" /> on a <see cref="DependencyObject" />
+    /// </summary>
+    public static void SetShowNotificationDot(DependencyObject obj, bool value)
+    {
+        obj.SetValue(ShowNotificationDotProperty, value);
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// An attached property that sets whether or not a notification dot should be shown on an associated <see cref="Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Controls.NavigationViewItem" />
+    /// </summary>
+    public static readonly DependencyProperty ShowNotificationDotProperty =
+        DependencyProperty.RegisterAttached("ShowNotificationDot", typeof(bool), typeof(NavItemIconHelper), new PropertyMetadata(false));
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Gets the value of <see cref="UnselectedIconProperty"/> for a <see cref="DependencyObject"/>
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <returns>Returns the unselected icon as an object.</returns>
+    public static object GetUnselectedIcon(DependencyObject obj)
+    {
+        return (object)obj.GetValue(UnselectedIconProperty);
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Sets the value of <see cref="UnselectedIconProperty"/> for a <see cref="DependencyObject"/>
+    /// </summary>
+    public static void SetUnselectedIcon(DependencyObject obj, object value)
+    {
+        obj.SetValue(UnselectedIconProperty, value);
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// An attached property that sets the unselected icon on an associated <see cref="Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Controls.NavigationViewItem" />
+    /// </summary>
+    public static readonly DependencyProperty UnselectedIconProperty =
+        DependencyProperty.RegisterAttached("UnselectedIcon", typeof(object), typeof(NavItemIconHelper), new PropertyMetadata(null));
+
+    public static Visibility GetStaticIconVisibility(DependencyObject obj)
+    {
+        return (Visibility)obj.GetValue(StaticIconVisibilityProperty);
+    }
+
+    public static void SetStaticIconVisibility(DependencyObject obj, Visibility value)
+    {
+        obj.SetValue(StaticIconVisibilityProperty, value);
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// An attached property that sets the visibility of the static icon in the associated <see cref="Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Controls.NavigationViewItem"/>.
+    /// </summary>
+    public static readonly DependencyProperty StaticIconVisibilityProperty =
+        DependencyProperty.RegisterAttached("StaticIconVisibility", typeof(Visibility), typeof(NavItemIconHelper), new PropertyMetadata(Visibility.Collapsed));
+}

src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.Ui/Helpers/PinnedShortcutsHelper.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation
+// The Microsoft Corporation licenses this file to you under the MIT license.
+// See the LICENSE file in the project root for more information.
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.IO;
+using System.Linq;
+using System.Text;
+using System.Text.Json;
+using System.Threading.Tasks;
+using Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.Library;
+using ShortcutGuide.Models;
+
+namespace ShortcutGuide.Helpers
+{
+    public static class PinnedShortcutsHelper
+    {
+        public static void UpdatePinnedShortcuts(string appName, ShortcutEntry shortcutEntry)
+        {
+            if (!App.PinnedShortcuts[appName].Remove(shortcutEntry))
+            {
+                App.PinnedShortcuts[appName].Add(shortcutEntry);
+            }
+
+            Save();
+        }
+
+        public static void Save()
+        {
+            string serialized = JsonSerializer.Serialize(App.PinnedShortcuts);
+
+            SettingsUtils settingsUtils = new();
+            string pinnedPath = settingsUtils.GetSettingsFilePath(ShortcutGuideSettings.ModuleName, "Pinned.json");
+            File.WriteAllText(pinnedPath, serialized);
+        }
+    }
+}

src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.Ui/Helpers/PowerToysShortcutsPopulator.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation
+// The Microsoft Corporation licenses this file to you under the MIT license.
+// See the LICENSE file in the project root for more information.
+
+using System;
+using System.Globalization;
+using System.IO;
+using System.Text;
+using System.Text.RegularExpressions;
+using Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.Library;
+using static ShortcutGuide.Helpers.ResourceLoaderInstance;
+
+namespace ShortcutGuide.Helpers
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Populates the PowerToys shortcuts in the manifest files.
+    /// </summary>
+    internal sealed partial class PowerToysShortcutsPopulator
+    {
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Populates the PowerToys shortcuts in the manifest files.
+        /// </summary>
+        public static void Populate()
+        {
+            string path = Path.Combine(ManifestInterpreter.PathOfManifestFiles, $"Microsoft.PowerToys.{ManifestInterpreter.Language}.yml");
+
+            StringBuilder content = new(File.ReadAllText(path));
+
+            const string populateStartString = "# <Populate start>";
+            const string populateEndString = "# <Populate end>";
+
+            content = new(PopulateRegex().Replace(content.ToString(), populateStartString + Environment.NewLine));
+
+            ISettingsUtils settingsUtils = new SettingsUtils();
+            EnabledModules enabledModules = SettingsRepository<GeneralSettings>.GetInstance(settingsUtils).SettingsConfig.Enabled;
+            if (enabledModules.AdvancedPaste)
+            {
+                AdvancedPasteProperties advancedPasteProperties = SettingsRepository<AdvancedPasteSettings>.GetInstance(settingsUtils).SettingsConfig.Properties;
+                content.Append(HotkeySettingsToYaml(advancedPasteProperties.AdvancedPasteUIShortcut, SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("AdvancedPaste/ModuleTitle"), SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("AdvancedPasteUI_Shortcut/Header")));
+                content.Append(HotkeySettingsToYaml(advancedPasteProperties.PasteAsPlainTextShortcut, SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("AdvancedPaste/ModuleTitle"), SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("PasteAsPlainText_Shortcut/Header")));
+                content.Append(HotkeySettingsToYaml(advancedPasteProperties.PasteAsMarkdownShortcut, SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("AdvancedPaste/ModuleTitle"), SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("PasteAsMarkdown_Shortcut/Header")));
+                content.Append(HotkeySettingsToYaml(advancedPasteProperties.PasteAsJsonShortcut, SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("AdvancedPaste/ModuleTitle"), SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("PasteAsJson_Shortcut/Header")));
+                if (advancedPasteProperties.AdditionalActions.ImageToText.IsShown)
+                {
+                    content.Append(HotkeySettingsToYaml(advancedPasteProperties.AdditionalActions.ImageToText.Shortcut, SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("AdvancedPaste/ModuleTitle"), SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("ImageToText/Header")));
+                }
+
+                if (advancedPasteProperties.AdditionalActions.PasteAsFile.IsShown)
+                {
+                    content.Append(HotkeySettingsToYaml(advancedPasteProperties.AdditionalActions.PasteAsFile.PasteAsTxtFile.Shortcut, SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("AdvancedPaste/ModuleTitle"), SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("PasteAsTxtFile/Header")));
+                    content.Append(HotkeySettingsToYaml(advancedPasteProperties.AdditionalActions.PasteAsFile.PasteAsPngFile.Shortcut, SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("AdvancedPaste/ModuleTitle"), SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("PasteAsPngFile/Header")));
+                    content.Append(HotkeySettingsToYaml(advancedPasteProperties.AdditionalActions.PasteAsFile.PasteAsHtmlFile.Shortcut, SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("AdvancedPaste/ModuleTitle"), SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("PasteAsHtmlFile/Header")));
+                }
+
+                if (advancedPasteProperties.AdditionalActions.Transcode.IsShown)
+                {
+                    content.Append(HotkeySettingsToYaml(advancedPasteProperties.AdditionalActions.Transcode.TranscodeToMp3.Shortcut, SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("AdvancedPaste/ModuleTitle"), SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("TranscodeToMp3/Header")));
+                    content.Append(HotkeySettingsToYaml(advancedPasteProperties.AdditionalActions.Transcode.TranscodeToMp4.Shortcut, SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("AdvancedPaste/ModuleTitle"), SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("TranscodeToMp4/Header")));
+                }
+            }
+
+            if (enabledModules.AlwaysOnTop)
+            {
+                content.Append(HotkeySettingsToYaml(SettingsRepository<AlwaysOnTopSettings>.GetInstance(settingsUtils).SettingsConfig.Properties.Hotkey, SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("AlwaysOnTop/ModuleTitle"), SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("AlwaysOnTop_ShortDescription")));
+            }
+
+            if (enabledModules.ColorPicker)
+            {
+                content.Append(HotkeySettingsToYaml(SettingsRepository<ColorPickerSettings>.GetInstance(settingsUtils).SettingsConfig.Properties.ActivationShortcut, SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("ColorPicker/ModuleTitle"), SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("ColorPicker_ShortDescription")));
+            }
+
+            if (enabledModules.CmdPal)
+            {
+                content.Append(HotkeySettingsToYaml(new CmdPalProperties().Hotkey, SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("CmdPal/ModuleTitle")));
+            }
+
+            if (enabledModules.CropAndLock)
+            {
+                CropAndLockProperties cropAndLockProperties = SettingsRepository<CropAndLockSettings>.GetInstance(settingsUtils).SettingsConfig.Properties;
+                content.Append(HotkeySettingsToYaml(cropAndLockProperties.ThumbnailHotkey, SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("CropAndLock/ModuleTitle"), SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("CropAndLock_Thumbnail")));
+                content.Append(HotkeySettingsToYaml(cropAndLockProperties.ReparentHotkey, SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("CropAndLock/ModuleTitle"), SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("CropAndLock_Reparent")));
+            }
+
+            if (enabledModules.FancyZones)
+            {
+                content.Append(HotkeySettingsToYaml(SettingsRepository<FancyZonesSettings>.GetInstance(settingsUtils).SettingsConfig.Properties.FancyzonesEditorHotkey, SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("FancyZones/ModuleTitle"), SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("FancyZones_OpenEditor")));
+            }
+
+            if (enabledModules.MouseHighlighter)
+            {
+                content.Append(HotkeySettingsToYaml(SettingsRepository<MouseHighlighterSettings>.GetInstance(settingsUtils).SettingsConfig.Properties.ActivationShortcut, SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("MouseUtils_MouseHighlighter/Header"), SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("MouseHighlighter_ShortDescription")));
+            }
+
+            if (enabledModules.MouseJump)
+            {
+                content.Append(HotkeySettingsToYaml(SettingsRepository<MouseJumpSettings>.GetInstance(settingsUtils).SettingsConfig.Properties.ActivationShortcut, SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("MouseUtils_MouseJump/Header"), SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("MouseJump_ShortDescription")));
+            }
+
+            if (enabledModules.MousePointerCrosshairs)
+            {
+                content.Append(HotkeySettingsToYaml(SettingsRepository<MousePointerCrosshairsSettings>.GetInstance(settingsUtils).SettingsConfig.Properties.ActivationShortcut, SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("MouseUtils_MousePointerCrosshairs/Header"), SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("MouseCrosshairs_ShortDescription")));
+            }
+
+            if (enabledModules.Peek)
+            {
+                content.Append(HotkeySettingsToYaml(SettingsRepository<PeekSettings>.GetInstance(settingsUtils).SettingsConfig.Properties.ActivationShortcut, SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("Peek/ModuleTitle")));
+            }
+
+            if (enabledModules.PowerLauncher)
+            {
+                content.Append(HotkeySettingsToYaml(SettingsRepository<PowerLauncherSettings>.GetInstance(settingsUtils).SettingsConfig.Properties.OpenPowerLauncher, SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("PowerLauncher/ModuleTitle")));
+            }
+
+            if (enabledModules.MeasureTool)
+            {
+                content.Append(HotkeySettingsToYaml(SettingsRepository<MeasureToolSettings>.GetInstance(settingsUtils).SettingsConfig.Properties.ActivationShortcut, SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("MeasureTool/ModuleTitle"), SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("ScreenRuler_ShortDescription")));
+            }
+
+            if (enabledModules.ShortcutGuide)
+            {
+                content.Append(HotkeySettingsToYaml(SettingsRepository<ShortcutGuideSettings>.GetInstance(settingsUtils).SettingsConfig.Properties.DefaultOpenShortcutGuide, SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("ShortcutGuide/ModuleTitle"), SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("ShortcutGuide_ShortDescription")));
+            }
+
+            if (enabledModules.PowerOcr)
+            {
+                content.Append(HotkeySettingsToYaml(SettingsRepository<PowerOcrSettings>.GetInstance(settingsUtils).SettingsConfig.Properties.ActivationShortcut, SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("TextExtractor/ModuleTitle"), SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("PowerOcr_ShortDescription")));
+            }
+
+            if (enabledModules.Workspaces)
+            {
+                content.Append(HotkeySettingsToYaml(SettingsRepository<WorkspacesSettings>.GetInstance(settingsUtils).SettingsConfig.Properties.Hotkey, SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("Workspaces/ModuleTitle"), SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("Workspaces_ShortDescription")));
+            }
+
+            // Todo: ZoomIt hotkeys currently not supported, because ZoomIt does save their settings in the view model instead of the settings properties, which is weird.
+            /*
+            if (enabledModules.ZoomIt)
+            {
+                content.Append(HotkeySettingsToYaml(SettingsRepository<ZoomItSettings>.GetInstance(settingsUtils).SettingsConfig.Properties.ToggleKey, SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("ZoomIt/ModuleTitle"), SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("ZoomIt_ZoomGroup/Header")));
+                content.Append(HotkeySettingsToYaml(SettingsRepository<ZoomItSettings>.GetInstance(settingsUtils).SettingsConfig.Properties.LiveZoomToggleKey, SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("ZoomIt/ModuleTitle"), SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("ZoomIt_LiveZoomGroup/Header")));
+                content.Append(HotkeySettingsToYaml(SettingsRepository<ZoomItSettings>.GetInstance(settingsUtils).SettingsConfig.Properties.DrawToggleKey, SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("ZoomIt/ModuleTitle"), SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("ZoomIt_DrawGroup/Header")));
+                content.Append(HotkeySettingsToYaml(SettingsRepository<ZoomItSettings>.GetInstance(settingsUtils).SettingsConfig.Properties.DemoTypeToggleKey, SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("ZoomIt/ModuleTitle"), SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("ZoomIt_DemoTypeGroup/Header")));
+                content.Append(HotkeySettingsToYaml(SettingsRepository<ZoomItSettings>.GetInstance(settingsUtils).SettingsConfig.Properties.BreakTimerKey, SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("ZoomIt/ModuleTitle"), SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("ZoomIt_BreakGroup/Header")));
+                content.Append(HotkeySettingsToYaml(SettingsRepository<ZoomItSettings>.GetInstance(settingsUtils).SettingsConfig.Properties.RecordToggleKey, SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("ZoomIt/ModuleTitle"), SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("ZoomIt_RecordGroup/Header")));
+                content.Append(HotkeySettingsToYaml(SettingsRepository<ZoomItSettings>.GetInstance(settingsUtils).SettingsConfig.Properties.SnipToggleKey, SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("ZoomIt/ModuleTitle"), SettingsResourceLoader.GetString("ZoomIt_SnipGroup/Header")));
+            }*/
+
+            content.Append(populateEndString);
+
+            File.WriteAllText(path, content.ToString());
+        }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Converts the hotkey settings to a YAML format string for the manifest file.
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="hotkeySettings">Object containing a hotkey from the settings.</param>
+        /// <param name="moduleName">The name of the PowerToys module.</param>
+        /// <param name="description">Description of the action.</param>
+        /// <returns>Yaml code for the manifest file.</returns>
+        private static string HotkeySettingsToYaml(HotkeySettings hotkeySettings, string moduleName, string? description = null)
+        {
+            string content = string.Empty;
+            content += "      - Name: " + moduleName + Environment.NewLine;
+            content += "        Shortcut: " + Environment.NewLine;
+            content += "        - Win: " + hotkeySettings.Win.ToString() + Environment.NewLine;
+            content += "          Ctrl: " + hotkeySettings.Ctrl.ToString() + Environment.NewLine;
+            content += "          Alt: " + hotkeySettings.Alt.ToString() + Environment.NewLine;
+            content += "          Shift: " + hotkeySettings.Shift.ToString() + Environment.NewLine;
+            content += "          Keys:" + Environment.NewLine;
+            content += "            - " + hotkeySettings.Code.ToString(CultureInfo.InvariantCulture) + Environment.NewLine;
+            if (description != null)
+            {
+                content += "        Description: " + description + Environment.NewLine;
+            }
+
+            return content;
+        }
+
+        /// <inheritdoc cref="HotkeySettingsToYaml(HotkeySettings, string, string?)"/>
+        private static string HotkeySettingsToYaml(KeyboardKeysProperty hotkeySettings, string moduleName, string? description = null)
+        {
+            return HotkeySettingsToYaml(hotkeySettings.Value, moduleName, description);
+        }
+
+        [GeneratedRegex(@"# <Populate start>[\s\S\n\r]*# <Populate end>")]
+        private static partial Regex PopulateRegex();
+    }
+}

src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.Ui/Helpers/ResourceLoaderInstance.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation
+// The Microsoft Corporation licenses this file to you under the MIT license.
+// See the LICENSE file in the project root for more information.
+
+using Microsoft.Windows.ApplicationModel.Resources;
+
+namespace ShortcutGuide.Helpers
+{
+    internal static class ResourceLoaderInstance
+    {
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Gets the resource loader for the Shortcut Guide module.
+        /// </summary>
+        internal static ResourceLoader ResourceLoader { get; private set; }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Gets the resource loader for the Settings module.
+        /// </summary>
+        internal static ResourceLoader SettingsResourceLoader { get; private set; }
+
+        static ResourceLoaderInstance()
+        {
+            ResourceLoader = new ResourceLoader("PowerToys.ShortcutGuide.pri");
+            SettingsResourceLoader = new ResourceLoader("PowerToys.Settings.pri");
+        }
+    }
+}

src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.Ui/Helpers/StringResourceExtension.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation
+// The Microsoft Corporation licenses this file to you under the MIT license.
+// See the LICENSE file in the project root for more information.
+
+using Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Markup;
+
+namespace ShortcutGuide.Helpers
+{
+    [MarkupExtensionReturnType(ReturnType = typeof(string))]
+    public partial class StringResourceExtension : MarkupExtension
+    {
+        public enum SpecialTreatment
+        {
+            None,
+            FirstCharOnly,
+            EverythingExceptFirstChar,
+        }
+
+        public string Key { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+
+        public SpecialTreatment Treatment { get; set; } = SpecialTreatment.None;
+
+        protected override object ProvideValue() => Treatment switch
+        {
+            SpecialTreatment.FirstCharOnly => ResourceLoaderInstance.ResourceLoader.GetString(Key)[0].ToString(),
+            SpecialTreatment.EverythingExceptFirstChar => ResourceLoaderInstance.ResourceLoader.GetString(Key)[1..],
+            _ => ResourceLoaderInstance.ResourceLoader.GetString(Key),
+        };
+    }
+}

src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.Ui/Helpers/TasklistPositions.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation
+// The Microsoft Corporation licenses this file to you under the MIT license.
+// See the LICENSE file in the project root for more information.
+
+using System.Runtime.InteropServices;
+using WinRT.Interop;
+using TasklistButton = ShortcutGuide.NativeMethods.TasklistButton;
+
+namespace ShortcutGuide.Helpers
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Provides methods to retrieve the positions of taskbar buttons on the current monitor.
+    /// </summary>
+    internal static class TasklistPositions
+    {
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Retrieves the taskbar buttons for the current monitor.
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <returns>An array of the taskbar buttons.</returns>
+        public static TasklistButton[] GetButtons()
+        {
+            var monitor = NativeMethods.MonitorFromWindow(WindowNative.GetWindowHandle(App.MainWindow), 0);
+            nint ptr = NativeMethods.GetTasklistButtons(monitor, out int size);
+            if (ptr == nint.Zero)
+            {
+                return [];
+            }
+
+            if (size <= 0)
+            {
+                return [];
+            }
+
+            TasklistButton[] buttons = new TasklistButton[size];
+            nint currentPtr = ptr;
+            for (int i = 0; i < size; i++)
+            {
+                buttons[i] = Marshal.PtrToStructure<TasklistButton>(currentPtr);
+                currentPtr += Marshal.SizeOf<TasklistButton>();
+            }
+
+            return buttons;
+        }
+    }
+}

src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.Ui/Models/IndexFile.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation
+// The Microsoft Corporation licenses this file to you under the MIT license.
+// See the LICENSE file in the project root for more information.
+
+namespace ShortcutGuide.Models
+{
+    public struct IndexFile
+    {
+        public struct IndexItem
+        {
+            public string WindowFilter { get; set; }
+
+            public bool BackgroundProcess { get; set; }
+
+            public string[] Apps { get; set; }
+        }
+
+        public string DefaultShellName { get; set; }
+
+        public IndexItem[] Index { get; set; }
+    }
+}

src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.Ui/Models/ShortcutCategory.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation
+// The Microsoft Corporation licenses this file to you under the MIT license.
+// See the LICENSE file in the project root for more information.
+
+namespace ShortcutGuide.Models
+{
+    public struct ShortcutCategory
+    {
+        public string SectionName { get; set; }
+
+        public ShortcutEntry[] Properties { get; set; }
+    }
+}

src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.Ui/Models/ShortcutDescription.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation
+// The Microsoft Corporation licenses this file to you under the MIT license.
+// See the LICENSE file in the project root for more information.
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.Linq;
+using System.Text;
+using System.Text.Json.Serialization;
+using System.Threading.Tasks;
+
+namespace ShortcutGuide.Models
+{
+    public class ShortcutDescription(bool ctrl, bool shift, bool alt, bool win, string[] keys)
+    {
+        public ShortcutDescription()
+            : this(false, false, false, false, [])
+        {
+        }
+
+        [JsonPropertyName(nameof(Ctrl))]
+        public bool Ctrl { get; set; } = ctrl;
+
+        [JsonPropertyName(nameof(Shift))]
+        public bool Shift { get; set; } = shift;
+
+        [JsonPropertyName(nameof(Alt))]
+        public bool Alt { get; set; } = alt;
+
+        [JsonPropertyName(nameof(Win))]
+        public bool Win { get; set; } = win;
+
+        [JsonPropertyName(nameof(Keys))]
+        public string[] Keys { get; set; } = keys;
+
+        public override bool Equals(object? obj)
+        {
+            return obj is ShortcutDescription other && Ctrl == other.Ctrl &&
+                   Shift == other.Shift &&
+                   Alt == other.Alt &&
+                   Win == other.Win &&
+                   Keys.SequenceEqual(other.Keys);
+        }
+
+        public override int GetHashCode()
+        {
+            return base.GetHashCode();
+        }
+
+        public static bool operator ==(ShortcutDescription? left, ShortcutDescription? right)
+        {
+            return (left is null && right is null) || (left is not null && right is not null && left.Equals(right));
+        }
+
+        public static bool operator !=(ShortcutDescription? left, ShortcutDescription? right)
+        {
+            return !(left == right);
+        }
+    }
+}

src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.Ui/Models/ShortcutEntry.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation
+// The Microsoft Corporation licenses this file to you under the MIT license.
+// See the LICENSE file in the project root for more information.
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.Linq;
+using System.Text.Json.Serialization;
+using System.Threading;
+using System.Threading.Tasks;
+using Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.Library.Utilities;
+using Microsoft.UI.Xaml;
+using Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Controls;
+using Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Markup;
+using Windows.UI.Text;
+using static ShortcutGuide.Models.ShortcutEntry;
+using Orientation = Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Controls.Orientation;
+
+namespace ShortcutGuide.Models
+{
+    public class ShortcutEntry(string name, string? description, bool recommended, ShortcutDescription[] shortcutDescriptions)
+    {
+        public override bool Equals(object? obj)
+        {
+            return obj is ShortcutEntry other && Name == other.Name &&
+                   Description == other.Description &&
+                   Shortcut.Length == other.Shortcut.Length &&
+                   Shortcut.SequenceEqual(other.Shortcut);
+        }
+
+        public override int GetHashCode()
+        {
+            return base.GetHashCode();
+        }
+
+        public static bool operator ==(ShortcutEntry? left, ShortcutEntry? right)
+        {
+            return (left is null && right is null) || (left is not null && right is not null && left.Equals(right));
+        }
+
+        public static bool operator !=(ShortcutEntry? left, ShortcutEntry? right)
+        {
+            return !(left == right);
+        }
+
+        public ShortcutEntry()
+            : this(string.Empty, string.Empty, false, [])
+        {
+        }
+
+        [JsonPropertyName(nameof(Name))]
+        public string Name { get; set; } = name;
+
+        [JsonPropertyName(nameof(Description))]
+        public string? Description { get; set; } = description;
+
+        [JsonPropertyName(nameof(Recommended))]
+        public bool Recommended { get; set; } = recommended;
+
+        [JsonPropertyName(nameof(Shortcut))]
+        public ShortcutDescription[] Shortcut { get; set; } = shortcutDescriptions;
+    }
+}

src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.Ui/Models/ShortcutFile.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation
+// The Microsoft Corporation licenses this file to you under the MIT license.
+// See the LICENSE file in the project root for more information.
+
+namespace ShortcutGuide.Models
+{
+    public struct ShortcutFile
+    {
+        public string PackageName { get; set; }
+
+        public ShortcutCategory[] Shortcuts { get; set; }
+
+        public string WindowFilter { get; set; }
+
+        public bool BackgroundProcess { get; set; }
+
+        public string Name { get; set; }
+    }
+}

src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.Ui/Models/ShortcutPageNavParam.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation
+// The Microsoft Corporation licenses this file to you under the MIT license.
+// See the LICENSE file in the project root for more information.
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.Linq;
+using System.Text;
+using System.Threading.Tasks;
+
+namespace ShortcutGuide.Models
+{
+    internal sealed class ShortcutPageNavParam
+    {
+        public string AppName { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+
+        public ShortcutFile ShortcutFile { get; set; }
+
+        public int PageIndex { get; set; }
+    }
+}

src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.Ui/NativeMethods.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation
+// The Microsoft Corporation licenses this file to you under the MIT license.
+// See the LICENSE file in the project root for more information.
+
+using System;
+using System.Runtime.InteropServices;
+using Windows.Graphics;
+
+namespace ShortcutGuide;
+
+internal static partial class NativeMethods
+{
+    internal const int GWL_STYLE = -16;
+    internal const int WS_CAPTION = 0x00C00000;
+
+    [LibraryImport("user32.dll")]
+    [return: MarshalAs(UnmanagedType.Bool)]
+    internal static partial bool SetWindowPos(IntPtr hWnd, IntPtr hWndInsertAfter, int x, int y, int cx, int cy, uint uFlags);
+
+    [LibraryImport("user32.dll", SetLastError = true)]
+    internal static partial int GetWindowLongW(IntPtr hWnd, int nIndex);
+
+    [LibraryImport("user32.dll")]
+    internal static partial int SetWindowLongW(IntPtr hWnd, int nIndex, int dwNewLong);
+
+    [LibraryImport("user32.dll", StringMarshalling = StringMarshalling.Utf16)]
+    internal static partial IntPtr FindWindowA(in string lpClassName, in string? lpWindowName);
+
+    [LibraryImport("User32.dll")]
+    internal static partial IntPtr MonitorFromWindow(IntPtr hwnd, int dwFlags);
+
+    [LibraryImport("Shcore.dll")]
+    internal static partial long GetDpiForMonitor(IntPtr hmonitor, int dpiType, ref int dpiX, ref int dpiY);
+
+    [LibraryImport("user32.dll")]
+    [return: MarshalAs(UnmanagedType.Bool)]
+    internal static partial bool GetCursorPos(out POINT lpPoint);
+
+    [LibraryImport("user32.dll")]
+    internal static partial IntPtr GetForegroundWindow();
+
+    [LibraryImport("user32.dll", SetLastError = true)]
+    internal static partial uint GetWindowThreadProcessId(IntPtr hWnd, out uint processId);
+
+    [LibraryImport("user32.dll")]
+    internal static partial short GetAsyncKeyState(int vKey);
+
+    [LibraryImport("ShortcutGuide.CPPProject.dll", EntryPoint = "get_buttons")]
+    internal static partial IntPtr GetTasklistButtons(IntPtr monitor, out int size);
+
+    [LibraryImport("ShortcutGuide.CPPProject.dll", EntryPoint = "IsCurrentWindowExcludedFromShortcutGuide")]
+    [return: MarshalAs(UnmanagedType.Bool)]
+    internal static partial bool IsCurrentWindowExcludedFromShortcutGuide();
+
+    [LibraryImport("User32.dll")]
+    [return: MarshalAs(UnmanagedType.Bool)]
+    internal static partial bool EnumDisplayMonitors(IntPtr hdc, IntPtr lprcClip, MonitorEnumDelegate lpfnEnum, IntPtr dwData);
+
+    internal delegate bool MonitorEnumDelegate(IntPtr hMonitor, IntPtr hdcMonitor, ref RECT lprcMonitor, IntPtr dwData);
+
+    internal struct LPARAM(IntPtr value)
+    {
+        internal IntPtr Value = value;
+
+        public static implicit operator IntPtr(LPARAM lParam)
+        {
+            return lParam.Value;
+        }
+
+        public static implicit operator LPARAM(IntPtr value)
+        {
+            return new LPARAM(value);
+        }
+
+        public static implicit operator LPARAM(int value)
+        {
+            return new LPARAM(new IntPtr(value));
+        }
+
+        public static implicit operator int(LPARAM lParam)
+        {
+            return lParam.Value.ToInt32();
+        }
+    }
+
+    [StructLayout(LayoutKind.Sequential)]
+    internal struct RECT
+    {
+        public int Left;
+        public int Top;
+        public int Right;
+        public int Bottom;
+    }
+
+    internal struct POINT
+    {
+        internal int X;
+        internal int Y;
+
+        public static implicit operator PointInt32(POINT point)
+        {
+            return new PointInt32(point.X, point.Y);
+        }
+    }
+
+    [StructLayout(LayoutKind.Sequential, CharSet = CharSet.Unicode)]
+    public struct TasklistButton
+    {
+        [MarshalAs(UnmanagedType.ByValTStr, SizeConst = 256)]
+        public string Name;
+
+        public int X;
+
+        public int Y;
+
+        public int Width;
+
+        public int Height;
+
+        public int Keynum;
+    }
+
+    public enum MonitorFromWindowDwFlags
+    {
+        MONITOR_DEFAULTTONEAREST = 2,
+    }
+}

src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.Ui/Program.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation
+// The Microsoft Corporation licenses this file to you under the MIT license.
+// See the LICENSE file in the project root for more information.
+
+using System;
+using System.Diagnostics;
+using System.IO;
+using System.Threading;
+using System.Windows;
+using ManagedCommon;
+using Microsoft.UI.Dispatching;
+using Microsoft.Windows.AppLifecycle;
+using ShortcutGuide.Helpers;
+using Application = Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Application;
+
+namespace ShortcutGuide
+{
+    public sealed class Program
+    {
+        private static readonly string[] InbuiltManifestFiles = [
+            "+WindowsNT.Shell.en-US.yml",
+            "+WindowsNT.WindowsExplorer.en-US.yml",
+            "+WindowsNT.Notepad.en-US.yml",
+            "Microsoft.PowerToys.en-US.yml",
+        ];
+
+        [STAThread]
+        public static void Main()
+        {
+            if (PowerToys.GPOWrapper.GPOWrapper.GetConfiguredShortcutGuideEnabledValue() == PowerToys.GPOWrapper.GpoRuleConfigured.Disabled)
+            {
+                Logger.LogWarning("Tried to start with a GPO policy setting the utility to always be disabled. Please contact your systems administrator.");
+                return;
+            }
+
+            Directory.CreateDirectory(ManifestInterpreter.PathOfManifestFiles);
+
+            if (NativeMethods.IsCurrentWindowExcludedFromShortcutGuide())
+            {
+                return;
+            }
+
+            // Todo: Only copy files after an update.
+            // Todo: Handle error
+            foreach (var file in InbuiltManifestFiles)
+            {
+                File.Copy(Path.GetDirectoryName(Environment.ProcessPath) + "\\Assets\\ShortcutGuide\\" + file, ManifestInterpreter.PathOfManifestFiles + "\\" + file, true);
+            }
+
+            Process indexGeneration = Process.Start(Path.GetDirectoryName(Environment.ProcessPath) + "\\PowerToys.ShortcutGuide.IndexYmlGenerator.exe");
+            indexGeneration.WaitForExit();
+            if (indexGeneration.ExitCode != 0)
+            {
+                Logger.LogError("Index generation failed with exit code: " + indexGeneration.ExitCode);
+                MessageBox.Show($"Shortcut Guide encountered an error while generating the index file. There is likely a corrupt shortcuts file in \"{ManifestInterpreter.PathOfManifestFiles}\". Try deleting this directory.", "Error displaying shortcuts", MessageBoxButton.OK, MessageBoxImage.Error);
+                return;
+            }
+
+            PowerToysShortcutsPopulator.Populate();
+
+            Logger.InitializeLogger("\\ShortcutGuide\\Logs");
+            WinRT.ComWrappersSupport.InitializeComWrappers();
+
+            var instanceKey = AppInstance.FindOrRegisterForKey("PowerToys_ShortcutGuide_Instance");
+
+            if (instanceKey.IsCurrent)
+            {
+                Application.Start((p) =>
+                {
+                    var context = new DispatcherQueueSynchronizationContext(DispatcherQueue.GetForCurrentThread());
+                    SynchronizationContext.SetSynchronizationContext(context);
+                    _ = new App();
+                });
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                Logger.LogWarning("Another instance of ShortcutGuide is running. Exiting ShortcutGuide");
+            }
+
+            // Something prevents the process from exiting, so we need to kill it manually.
+            Process.GetCurrentProcess().Kill();
+        }
+    }
+}

src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.Ui/ShortcutGuide.Ui.csproj

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+<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="..\..\..\Common.SelfContained.props" />
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>WinExe</OutputType>
+    <RootNamespace>ShortcutGuide</RootNamespace>
+    <ApplicationManifest>app.manifest</ApplicationManifest>
+    <UseWinUI>true</UseWinUI>
+    <EnablePreviewMsixTooling>true</EnablePreviewMsixTooling>
+    <WindowsPackageType>None</WindowsPackageType>
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <AppendTargetFrameworkToOutputPath>false</AppendTargetFrameworkToOutputPath>
+    <AppendRuntimeIdentifierToOutputPath>false</AppendRuntimeIdentifierToOutputPath>
+    <WindowsAppSDKSelfContained>true</WindowsAppSDKSelfContained>
+    <OutputPath>..\..\..\..\$(Platform)\$(Configuration)\WinUI3Apps</OutputPath>
+    <AssemblyName>PowerToys.ShortcutGuide</AssemblyName>
+    <DefineConstants>DISABLE_XAML_GENERATED_MAIN,TRACE</DefineConstants>
+    <ApplicationIcon>Assets\ShortcutGuide\ShortcutGuide.ico</ApplicationIcon>
+    <!-- MRT from windows app sdk will search for a pri file with the same name of the module before defaulting to resources.pri -->
+    <ProjectPriFileName>PowerToys.ShortcutGuide.pri</ProjectPriFileName>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <Content Remove="Assets\CopilotKey.png" />
+    <Content Remove="Assets\ShortcutGuide\+WindowsNT.Shell.en-US.yml" />
+    <Content Remove="Assets\ShortcutGuide\+WindowsNT.WindowsExplorer.en-US.yml" />
+    <Content Remove="Assets\ShortcutGuide\HeroImage.png" />
+    <Content Remove="Assets\ShortcutGuide\Microsoft.PowerToys.en-US.yml" />
+    <Content Remove="Assets\ShortcutGuide\OfficeKey.png" />
+    <Content Remove="Assets\ShortcutGuide\ShortcutGuide.ico" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <None Remove="ShortcutGuideXAML\CustomNavigationViewStyle.xaml" />
+    <None Remove="ShortcutGuideXAML\Pages\ShortcutsPage.xaml" />
+    <None Remove="ShortcutGuideXAML\TaskbarIndicator.xaml" />
+    <None Remove="ShortcutGuideXAML\TaskbarWindow.xaml" />
+    <None Include="Assets\ShortcutGuide\*">
+      <CopyToOutputDirectory>PreserveNewest</CopyToOutputDirectory>
+    </None>
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <Target Name="CopyPRIFileToOutputDir" AfterTargets="Build">
+    <Message Text="Executing CopyPRIFileToOutputDir task" Importance="High" />
+
+    <ItemGroup>
+      <PRIFile Include="$(OutDir)**\PowerToys.ShortcutGuide.pri" />
+    </ItemGroup>
+
+    <Copy SourceFiles="@(PRIFile)" DestinationFolder="$(OutDir)" />
+
+    <Message Text="Copied CopyPRIFileToOutputDir files" Importance="High" />
+  </Target>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <Page Remove="ShortcutGuideXAML\App.xaml" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ApplicationDefinition Include="ShortcutGuideXAML\App.xaml" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <COMReference Include="UIAutomationClient">
+      <WrapperTool>tlbimp</WrapperTool>
+      <VersionMinor>0</VersionMinor>
+      <VersionMajor>1</VersionMajor>
+      <Guid>944de083-8fb8-45cf-bcb7-c477acb2f897</Guid>
+      <Lcid>0</Lcid>
+      <Isolated>false</Isolated>
+      <EmbedInteropTypes>true</EmbedInteropTypes>
+    </COMReference>
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <!-- See https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/apps/develop/platform/csharp-winrt/net-projection-from-cppwinrt-component for more info -->
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <CsWinRTIncludes>PowerToys.GPOWrapper</CsWinRTIncludes>
+    <CsWinRTGeneratedFilesDir>$(OutDir)</CsWinRTGeneratedFilesDir>
+    <ErrorOnDuplicatePublishOutputFiles>false</ErrorOnDuplicatePublishOutputFiles>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Hosting" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Windows.SDK.BuildTools" />
+	<PackageReference Include="CommunityToolkit.WinUI.Animations" />
+	<PackageReference Include="CommunityToolkit.WinUI.Converters" />
+    <PackageReference Include="WinUIEx" />
+    <!-- HACK: To make sure the version pulled in by Microsoft.Extensions.Hosting is current. -->
+    <PackageReference Include="System.Text.Json" />
+    <PackageReference Include="YamlDotNet" />
+    <Manifest Include="$(ApplicationManifest)" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <!-- 
+    Defining the "Msix" ProjectCapability here allows the Single-project MSIX Packaging
+    Tools extension to be activated for this project even if the Windows App SDK Nuget
+    package has not yet been restored.
+  -->
+  <ItemGroup Condition="'$(DisableMsixProjectCapabilityAddedByProject)'!='true' and '$(EnableMsixTooling)'=='true'">
+    <ProjectCapability Include="Msix" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\common\Common.UI\Common.UI.csproj" />
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\common\GPOWrapper\GPOWrapper.vcxproj" />
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\common\ManagedCommon\ManagedCommon.csproj" />
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\settings-ui\Settings.UI.Library\Settings.UI.Library.csproj" />
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\ShortcutGuide.CPPProject\ShortcutGuide.CPPProject.vcxproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <Page Update="ShortcutGuideXAML\Pages\OverviewPage.xaml">
+      <Generator>MSBuild:Compile</Generator>
+    </Page>
+  </ItemGroup>
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <Page Update="ShortcutGuideXAML\CustomNavigationViewStyle.xaml">
+      <Generator>MSBuild:Compile</Generator>
+    </Page>
+  </ItemGroup>
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <Page Update="ShortcutGuideXAML\TaskbarWindow.xaml">
+      <Generator>MSBuild:Compile</Generator>
+    </Page>
+  </ItemGroup>
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <Page Update="ShortcutGuideXAML\TaskbarIndicator.xaml">
+      <Generator>MSBuild:Compile</Generator>
+    </Page>
+  </ItemGroup>
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <Page Update="ShortcutGuideXAML\Pages\ShortcutsPage.xaml">
+      <Generator>MSBuild:Compile</Generator>
+    </Page>
+  </ItemGroup>
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <Folder Include="ShortcutGuideXAML\Styles\" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+  <!-- 
+    Defining the "HasPackageAndPublishMenuAddedByProject" property here allows the Solution 
+    Explorer "Package and Publish" context menu entry to be enabled for this project even if 
+    the Windows App SDK Nuget package has not yet been restored.
+  -->
+  <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(DisableHasPackageAndPublishMenuAddedByProject)'!='true' and '$(EnableMsixTooling)'=='true'">
+    <HasPackageAndPublishMenu>true</HasPackageAndPublishMenu>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+</Project>

src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.Ui/ShortcutGuideXAML/App.xaml

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+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
+<Application
+    x:Class="ShortcutGuide.App"
+    xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml/presentation"
+    xmlns:x="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml"
+    xmlns:converters="using:ShortcutGuide.Converters"
+    xmlns:tkconverters="using:CommunityToolkit.WinUI.Converters">
+    <Application.Resources>
+        <ResourceDictionary>
+            <ResourceDictionary.MergedDictionaries>
+                <XamlControlsResources xmlns="using:Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Controls" />
+                <ResourceDictionary Source="/ShortcutGuideXAML/Styles/CustomNavigationViewStyle.xaml" />
+                <ResourceDictionary Source="/ShortcutGuideXAML/Controls/KeyCharPresenter.xaml" />
+                <ResourceDictionary Source="/ShortcutGuideXAML/Controls/KeyVisual.xaml" />
+                <!--  Other merged dictionaries here  -->
+            </ResourceDictionary.MergedDictionaries>
+            <!--  Other app resources here  -->
+
+            <tkconverters:DoubleToVisibilityConverter
+                x:Name="DoubleToVisibilityConverter"
+                FalseValue="Collapsed"
+                GreaterThan="0"
+                TrueValue="Visible" />
+            <tkconverters:DoubleToVisibilityConverter
+                x:Name="DoubleToInvertedVisibilityConverter"
+                FalseValue="Visible"
+                GreaterThan="0"
+                TrueValue="Collapsed" />
+            <tkconverters:StringVisibilityConverter x:Name="StringVisibilityConverter" />
+            <converters:ShortcutDescriptionToKeysConverter x:Name="ShortcutDescriptionToKeysConverter" />
+        </ResourceDictionary>
+    </Application.Resources>
+</Application>

src/modules/ShortcutGuide/ShortcutGuide.Ui/ShortcutGuideXAML/App.xaml.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation
+// The Microsoft Corporation licenses this file to you under the MIT license.
+// See the LICENSE file in the project root for more information.
+
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.IO;
+using System.Text.Json;
+using Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.Library;
+using Microsoft.UI.Xaml;
+using ShortcutGuide.Models;
+using ShortcutGuide.ShortcutGuideXAML;
+
+namespace ShortcutGuide
+{
+    public partial class App
+    {
+        internal static Dictionary<string, List<ShortcutEntry>> PinnedShortcuts { get; private set; } = null!;
+
+        internal static ShortcutGuideSettings ShortcutGuideSettings { get; private set; } = null!;
+
+        internal static ShortcutGuideProperties ShortcutGuideProperties { get; private set; } = null!;
+
+        internal static MainWindow MainWindow { get; private set; } = null!;
+
+        internal static TaskbarWindow TaskBarWindow { get; private set; } = null!;
+
+        public App()
+        {
+            InitializeComponent();
+        }
+
+        protected override void OnLaunched(LaunchActivatedEventArgs args)
+        {
+            LoadData();
+            MainWindow = new MainWindow();
+            TaskBarWindow = new TaskbarWindow();
+            MainWindow.Activate();
+            MainWindow.Closed += (_, _) =>
+            {
+                Current.Exit();
+            };
+        }
+
+        private void LoadData()
+        {
+            SettingsUtils settingsUtils = new();
+
+            if (settingsUtils.SettingsExists(ShortcutGuideSettings.ModuleName, "Pinned.json"))
+            {
+                string pinnedPath = settingsUtils.GetSettingsFilePath(ShortcutGuideSettings.ModuleName, "Pinned.json");
+                PinnedShortcuts = JsonSerializer.Deserialize<Dictionary<string, List<ShortcutEntry>>>(File.ReadAllText(pinnedPath))!;
+            }
+
+            ShortcutGuideSettings = SettingsRepository<ShortcutGuideSettings>.GetInstance(settingsUtils).SettingsConfig;
+            ShortcutGuideProperties = ShortcutGuideSettings.Properties;
+
+#pragma warning disable CA1869 // Cache and reuse 'JsonSerializerOptions' instances
+            settingsUtils.SaveSettings(JsonSerializer.Serialize(App.ShortcutGuideSettings, new JsonSerializerOptions { WriteIndented = true }), "Shortcut Guide");
+#pragma warning restore CA1869 // Cache and reuse 'JsonSerializerOptions' instances
+        }
+    }
+}