Small settings UI tweaks

PowerToys.sln

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 		src\common\utils\EventLocker.h = src\common\utils\EventLocker.h
 		src\common\utils\EventWaiter.h = src\common\utils\EventWaiter.h
 		src\common\utils\excluded_apps.h = src\common\utils\excluded_apps.h
-		src\common\utils\shell_ext_registration.h = src\common\utils\shell_ext_registration.h
 		src\common\utils\exec.h = src\common\utils\exec.h
 		src\common\utils\game_mode.h = src\common\utils\game_mode.h
 		src\common\utils\gpo.h = src\common\utils\gpo.h
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 		src\common\utils\resources.h = src\common\utils\resources.h
 		src\common\utils\serialized.h = src\common\utils\serialized.h
+		src\common\utils\shell_ext_registration.h = src\common\utils\shell_ext_registration.h
 		src\common\utils\string_utils.h = src\common\utils\string_utils.h
 		src\common\utils\timeutil.h = src\common\utils\timeutil.h
 		src\common\utils\UnhandledExceptionHandler.h = src\common\utils\UnhandledExceptionHandler.h
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src/modules/MouseUtils/DwellCursor/DwellCursor.rc

@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+#include <windows.h>
+#include "resource.h"
+
+STRINGTABLE
+BEGIN
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+END

src/modules/MouseUtils/DwellCursor/DwellCursor.vcxproj

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src/modules/MouseUtils/DwellCursor/DwellIndicator.cpp

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+#include "pch.h"
+#include "DwellIndicator.h"
+#include <gdiplus.h>
+#include <cmath>
+
+#pragma comment(lib, "gdiplus.lib")
+#pragma comment(lib, "dwmapi.lib")
+
+using namespace Gdiplus;
+
+/**
+ * @brief Implementation class for the dwell indicator using the Pimpl idiom
+ * 
+ * This class handles all the visual indicator functionality:
+ * - Creates a transparent, topmost window at cursor position
+ * - Draws a circular progress arc using GDI+
+ * - Updates progress smoothly during countdown
+ * - Uses system accent color for theming
+ */
+class DwellIndicatorImpl
+{
+public:
+    DwellIndicatorImpl() = default;
+    ~DwellIndicatorImpl() = default;
+
+    // Public interface methods
+    bool Initialize();
+    void Show(int x, int y);
+    void UpdateProgress(float progress);
+    void Hide();
+    void Cleanup();
+
+private:
+    // Window management
+    static LRESULT CALLBACK WndProc(HWND hWnd, UINT message, WPARAM wParam, LPARAM lParam) noexcept;
+    bool CreateIndicatorWindow();
+    void DrawIndicator(HDC hdc);
+    float GetDpiScale() const;
+
+    // Window class and visual constants
+    static constexpr auto m_className = L"DwellCursorIndicator";
+    static constexpr auto m_windowTitle = L"PowerToys Dwell Cursor Indicator";
+    static constexpr float kIndicatorRadius = 20.0f;     // Circle radius in pixels
+    static constexpr float kStrokeWidth = 3.0f;          // Arc stroke width in pixels
+
+    // Window and positioning state
+    HWND m_hwnd = NULL;                 // Handle to the indicator window
+    HINSTANCE m_hinstance = NULL;       // Module instance handle
+    bool m_isVisible = false;           // Current visibility state
+    int m_currentX = 0;                 // Last shown X position
+    int m_currentY = 0;                 // Last shown Y position
+    float m_progress = 0.0f;            // Current progress (0.0 to 1.0)
+    
+    // GDI+ resources
+    ULONG_PTR m_gdiplusToken = 0;       // GDI+ initialization token
+
+    friend class DwellIndicator;
+};
+
+/**
+ * @brief Window procedure for the indicator window
+ * 
+ * Handles window messages for the transparent indicator overlay:
+ * - WM_PAINT: Triggers redraw of the progress arc
+ * - WM_NCHITTEST: Returns HTTRANSPARENT to allow mouse events to pass through
+ * - WM_DESTROY: Standard cleanup
+ * 
+ * @param hWnd Window handle
+ * @param message Windows message ID
+ * @param wParam Message parameter
+ * @param lParam Message parameter
+ * @return Message handling result
+ */
+LRESULT CALLBACK DwellIndicatorImpl::WndProc(HWND hWnd, UINT message, WPARAM wParam, LPARAM lParam) noexcept
+{
+    DwellIndicatorImpl* pThis = nullptr;
+    
+    // Retrieve the instance pointer stored during window creation
+    if (message == WM_NCCREATE)
+    {
+        // During window creation, extract the 'this' pointer from creation params
+        CREATESTRUCT* pcs = reinterpret_cast<CREATESTRUCT*>(lParam);
+        pThis = static_cast<DwellIndicatorImpl*>(pcs->lpCreateParams);
+        SetWindowLongPtr(hWnd, GWLP_USERDATA, reinterpret_cast<LONG_PTR>(pThis));
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        // For all other messages, retrieve the stored 'this' pointer
+        pThis = reinterpret_cast<DwellIndicatorImpl*>(GetWindowLongPtr(hWnd, GWLP_USERDATA));
+    }
+
+    switch (message)
+    {
+    case WM_PAINT:
+        // Redraw the indicator - this is where our visual progress arc gets drawn
+        if (pThis)
+        {
+            PAINTSTRUCT ps;
+            HDC hdc = BeginPaint(hWnd, &ps);
+            pThis->DrawIndicator(hdc);  // Draw the circular progress indicator
+            EndPaint(hWnd, &ps);
+        }
+        return 0;
+        
+    case WM_NCHITTEST:
+        // Restore transparent mouse behavior - allow clicks to pass through
+        return HTTRANSPARENT;
+        
+    case WM_DESTROY:
+        // DO NOT call PostQuitMessage(0) for overlay windows!
+        // This was interfering with PowerToys main message loop and causing settings menu issues
+        // Just let the window be destroyed normally
+        break;
+        
+    default:
+        return DefWindowProc(hWnd, message, wParam, lParam);
+    }
+    return 0;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief Initialize the indicator system
+ * 
+ * Sets up GDI+ graphics system and creates the indicator window.
+ * This must be called before any Show/Update operations.
+ * 
+ * @return true if initialization successful, false on failure
+ */
+bool DwellIndicatorImpl::Initialize()
+{
+    m_hinstance = GetModuleHandle(NULL);
+    
+    // Initialize GDI+ graphics system for smooth drawing
+    GdiplusStartupInput gdiplusStartupInput;
+    Gdiplus::Status status = GdiplusStartup(&m_gdiplusToken, &gdiplusStartupInput, NULL);
+    if (status != Gdiplus::Ok)
+    {
+        // GDI+ initialization failed - no visual indicator will work
+        return false;
+    }
+    
+    // Create the transparent overlay window
+    bool windowCreated = CreateIndicatorWindow();
+    if (!windowCreated)
+    {
+        // Clean up GDI+ if window creation failed
+        if (m_gdiplusToken != 0)
+        {
+            GdiplusShutdown(m_gdiplusToken);
+            m_gdiplusToken = 0;
+        }
+    }
+    
+    return windowCreated;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief Create the transparent indicator window
+ * 
+ * Creates a layered, transparent, topmost window that:
+ * - Appears above all other windows
+ * - Allows mouse events to pass through
+ * - Has no border, title bar, or decorations
+ * - Is positioned and sized later when shown
+ * 
+ * @return true if window created successfully, false on failure
+ */
+bool DwellIndicatorImpl::CreateIndicatorWindow()
+{
+    WNDCLASS wc{};
+    
+    // Set DPI awareness for proper scaling on high-DPI displays
+    SetThreadDpiAwarenessContext(DPI_AWARENESS_CONTEXT_PER_MONITOR_AWARE_V2);
+    
+    // Register window class only if not already registered
+    if (!GetClassInfoW(m_hinstance, m_className, &wc))
+    {
+        wc.lpfnWndProc = WndProc;                           // Our window procedure
+        wc.hInstance = m_hinstance;                         // Module instance
+        wc.hIcon = LoadIcon(m_hinstance, IDI_APPLICATION);  // Default icon
+        wc.hCursor = LoadCursor(nullptr, IDC_ARROW);        // Default cursor
+        wc.hbrBackground = static_cast<HBRUSH>(GetStockObject(NULL_BRUSH)); // Transparent background
+        wc.lpszClassName = m_className;                     // Class name for window
+
+        if (!RegisterClassW(&wc))
+        {
+            // Failed to register window class
+            DWORD error = GetLastError();
+            // Note: Can't use Logger here as it might not be available in all contexts
+            return false;
+        }
+    }
+
+    // Create window with transparency and mouse pass-through restored
+    DWORD exStyle = WS_EX_TRANSPARENT | WS_EX_LAYERED | WS_EX_TOOLWINDOW | WS_EX_TOPMOST;
+    
+    m_hwnd = CreateWindowExW(
+        exStyle,                    // Extended window styles with transparency restored
+        m_className,                // Window class name
+        m_windowTitle,              // Window title (not visible)
+        WS_POPUP,                   // Window style - popup with no decorations
+        0, 0, 100, 100,            // Initial position and size (will be adjusted in Show())
+        nullptr,                    // No parent window
+        nullptr,                    // No menu
+        m_hinstance,                // Module instance
+        this);                      // Pass 'this' pointer for WndProc to access
+
+    if (!m_hwnd)
+    {
+        DWORD error = GetLastError();
+        // Note: Can't use Logger here as it might not be available in all contexts
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        OutputDebugStringA("DwellIndicator: Created transparent layered window with mouse pass-through\n");
+    }
+
+    return m_hwnd != nullptr;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief Show the indicator at specified cursor position
+ * 
+ * Positions the window centered on the cursor location and makes it visible.
+ * The window size is calculated based on indicator radius and DPI scaling.
+ * 
+ * @param x Cursor X coordinate in screen pixels
+ * @param y Cursor Y coordinate in screen pixels
+ */
+void DwellIndicatorImpl::Show(int x, int y)
+{
+    // Check if window handle is valid before proceeding
+    if (!m_hwnd) 
+    {
+        OutputDebugStringA("DwellIndicator: ERROR - Window handle is NULL, cannot show indicator\n");
+        return;
+    }
+
+    // **CRITICAL FIX: Reset progress state immediately when showing at new position**
+    float oldProgress = m_progress;
+    m_progress = 0.0f;
+
+    // Store current position for reference
+    m_currentX = x;
+    m_currentY = y;
+    
+    // Calculate window size based on indicator radius and DPI scaling
+    const float dpiScale = GetDpiScale();
+    const int windowSize = static_cast<int>((kIndicatorRadius * 2 + kStrokeWidth * 2 + 10) * dpiScale);
+    
+    // Calculate final window position (centered on cursor)
+    const int windowX = x - windowSize / 2;
+    const int windowY = y - windowSize / 2;
+    
+    // Log detailed positioning information for debugging
+    char debugMsg[512];
+    sprintf_s(debugMsg, sizeof(debugMsg), 
+        "DwellIndicator: SHOW - Cursor:(%d,%d) Window:(%d,%d) Size:%dx%d DPI:%.2f Progress: %.3f->0.0\n",
+        x, y, windowX, windowY, windowSize, windowSize, dpiScale, oldProgress);
+    OutputDebugStringA(debugMsg);
+    
+    // **GDI+ EXPERT FIX: Use UpdateLayeredWindow for proper transparency reset**
+    // This is the correct way to handle layered windows with transparency
+    
+    // First hide the window to ensure clean state
+    if (m_isVisible)
+    {
+        ShowWindow(m_hwnd, SW_HIDE);
+        m_isVisible = false;
+    }
+    
+    // Position window (while hidden for clean transition)
+    BOOL setWindowPosResult = SetWindowPos(m_hwnd, HWND_TOPMOST, 
+        windowX, windowY,           // Calculated position
+        windowSize, windowSize,     // Square window to contain circle
+        SWP_NOACTIVATE | SWP_HIDEWINDOW);  // Position but keep hidden for now
+    
+    if (!setWindowPosResult)
+    {
+        DWORD error = GetLastError();
+        sprintf_s(debugMsg, sizeof(debugMsg), 
+            "DwellIndicator: ERROR - SetWindowPos failed with error %lu\n", error);
+        OutputDebugStringA(debugMsg);
+    }
+    
+    // **GDI+ EXPERT FIX: Create clean bitmap and use UpdateLayeredWindow**
+    // This completely clears any previous drawing artifacts
+    HDC screenDC = GetDC(NULL);
+    HDC memoryDC = CreateCompatibleDC(screenDC);
+    
+    // Create 32-bit bitmap with alpha channel for proper transparency
+    BITMAPINFO bmi = {};
+    bmi.bmiHeader.biSize = sizeof(BITMAPINFOHEADER);
+    bmi.bmiHeader.biWidth = windowSize;
+    bmi.bmiHeader.biHeight = -windowSize;  // Top-down DIB
+    bmi.bmiHeader.biPlanes = 1;
+    bmi.bmiHeader.biBitCount = 32;         // 32-bit with alpha
+    bmi.bmiHeader.biCompression = BI_RGB;
+    
+    void* pvBits = nullptr;
+    HBITMAP hBitmap = CreateDIBSection(screenDC, &bmi, DIB_RGB_COLORS, &pvBits, NULL, 0);
+    
+    if (hBitmap && memoryDC)
+    {
+        HBITMAP oldBitmap = static_cast<HBITMAP>(SelectObject(memoryDC, hBitmap));
+        
+        // **CRITICAL: Clear the entire bitmap with transparent pixels**
+        // This ensures no artifacts from previous drawings
+        // Fix for C26451: Use safe arithmetic to prevent overflow
+        const size_t bitmapSizeBytes = static_cast<size_t>(windowSize) * static_cast<size_t>(windowSize) * 4ULL;
+        memset(pvBits, 0, bitmapSizeBytes);  // Clear to transparent
+        
+        // Create GDI+ Graphics object from memory DC
+        Graphics graphics(memoryDC);
+        graphics.SetSmoothingMode(SmoothingModeAntiAlias);
+        graphics.SetCompositingMode(CompositingModeSourceOver);
+        graphics.SetCompositingQuality(CompositingQualityHighQuality);
+        
+        // **GDI+ EXPERT: Use Graphics::Clear with transparent color**
+        // This properly clears the alpha channel
+        graphics.Clear(Color(0, 0, 0, 0));  // Fully transparent
+        
+        // Draw only the background circle (no progress arc yet since progress = 0.0)
+        const float centerX = windowSize / 2.0f;
+        const float centerY = windowSize / 2.0f;
+        const float radius = kIndicatorRadius * dpiScale;
+        const float strokeWidth = kStrokeWidth * dpiScale;
+        
+        // Get system accent color
+        DWORD accentColor = 0;
+        BOOL isOpaque = FALSE;
+        Color backgroundCircleColor;
+        
+        if (SUCCEEDED(DwmGetColorizationColor(&accentColor, &isOpaque)))
+        {
+            const BYTE r = (accentColor >> 16) & 0xFF;
+            const BYTE g = (accentColor >> 8) & 0xFF;
+            const BYTE b = accentColor & 0xFF;
+            const BYTE bgR = static_cast<BYTE>((r + 128) / 2);
+            const BYTE bgG = static_cast<BYTE>((g + 128) / 2);
+            const BYTE bgB = static_cast<BYTE>((b + 128) / 2);
+            backgroundCircleColor = Color(80, bgR, bgG, bgB);
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            backgroundCircleColor = Color(80, 160, 160, 160);
+        }
+        
+        // Draw background circle
+        RectF ellipseRect(centerX - radius, centerY - radius, radius * 2, radius * 2);
+        Pen bgPen(backgroundCircleColor, strokeWidth * 0.6f);
+        graphics.DrawEllipse(&bgPen, ellipseRect);
+        
+        // **GDI+ EXPERT: Use UpdateLayeredWindow for artifact-free display**
+        POINT ptSrc = {0, 0};
+        POINT ptDst = {windowX, windowY};
+        SIZE size = {windowSize, windowSize};
+        BLENDFUNCTION blend = {};
+        blend.BlendOp = AC_SRC_OVER;
+        blend.SourceConstantAlpha = 255;
+        blend.AlphaFormat = AC_SRC_ALPHA;  // Use per-pixel alpha
+        
+        BOOL updateResult = UpdateLayeredWindow(m_hwnd, screenDC, &ptDst, &size, 
+                                              memoryDC, &ptSrc, 0, &blend, ULW_ALPHA);
+        
+        // Cleanup
+        SelectObject(memoryDC, oldBitmap);
+        DeleteObject(hBitmap);
+        
+        sprintf_s(debugMsg, sizeof(debugMsg), 
+            "DwellIndicator: UpdateLayeredWindow result: %s\n",
+            updateResult ? "SUCCESS" : "FAILED");
+        OutputDebugStringA(debugMsg);
+    }
+    
+    DeleteDC(memoryDC);
+    ReleaseDC(NULL, screenDC);
+    
+    // Now show the window with clean, artifact-free display
+    ShowWindow(m_hwnd, SW_SHOWNOACTIVATE);
+    m_isVisible = true;
+    
+    OutputDebugStringA("DwellIndicator: SHOW Complete - Clean display with no artifacts\n");
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief Update the progress of the countdown indicator
+ * 
+ * Updates the internal progress value and triggers a redraw.
+ * Progress is clamped to [0.0, 1.0] range.
+ * 
+ * @param progress Progress value from 0.0 (start) to 1.0 (complete)
+ */
+void DwellIndicatorImpl::UpdateProgress(float progress)
+{
+    // Clamp progress to valid range [0.0, 1.0]
+    if (progress < 0.0f) progress = 0.0f;
+    if (progress > 1.0f) progress = 1.0f;
+    
+    // Log progress updates for debugging
+    char debugMsg[256];
+    sprintf_s(debugMsg, sizeof(debugMsg), 
+        "DwellIndicator: UPDATE Progress %.3f -> %.3f - Window: %s, Visible: %s\n",
+        m_progress, progress,
+        m_hwnd ? "VALID" : "NULL",
+        m_isVisible ? "TRUE" : "FALSE");
+    OutputDebugStringA(debugMsg);
+    
+    float oldProgress = m_progress;
+    m_progress = progress;
+    
+    // **GDI+ EXPERT FIX: Use UpdateLayeredWindow for artifact-free updates**
+    if (m_hwnd && m_isVisible)
+    {
+        // Get window dimensions
+        RECT rect;
+        GetClientRect(m_hwnd, &rect);
+        int windowSize = rect.right - rect.left;
+        
+        // Create memory DC and bitmap for off-screen rendering
+        HDC screenDC = GetDC(NULL);
+        HDC memoryDC = CreateCompatibleDC(screenDC);
+        
+        // Create 32-bit bitmap with alpha channel
+        BITMAPINFO bmi = {};
+        bmi.bmiHeader.biSize = sizeof(BITMAPINFOHEADER);
+        bmi.bmiHeader.biWidth = windowSize;
+        bmi.bmiHeader.biHeight = -windowSize;  // Top-down DIB
+        bmi.bmiHeader.biPlanes = 1;
+        bmi.bmiHeader.biBitCount = 32;         // 32-bit with alpha
+        bmi.bmiHeader.biCompression = BI_RGB;
+        
+        void* pvBits = nullptr;
+        HBITMAP hBitmap = CreateDIBSection(screenDC, &bmi, DIB_RGB_COLORS, &pvBits, NULL, 0);
+        
+        if (hBitmap && memoryDC)
+        {
+            HBITMAP oldBitmap = static_cast<HBITMAP>(SelectObject(memoryDC, hBitmap));
+            
+            // **CRITICAL: Clear entire bitmap to transparent**
+            const size_t bitmapSizeBytes = static_cast<size_t>(windowSize) * static_cast<size_t>(windowSize) * 4ULL;
+            memset(pvBits, 0, bitmapSizeBytes);
+            
+            // Create GDI+ Graphics object
+            Graphics graphics(memoryDC);
+            graphics.SetSmoothingMode(SmoothingModeAntiAlias);
+            graphics.SetCompositingMode(CompositingModeSourceOver);
+            graphics.SetCompositingQuality(CompositingQualityHighQuality);
+            
+            // **GDI+ EXPERT: Proper alpha channel clearing**
+            graphics.Clear(Color(0, 0, 0, 0));
+            
+            // Calculate drawing parameters
+            const float dpiScale = GetDpiScale();
+            const float centerX = windowSize / 2.0f;
+            const float centerY = windowSize / 2.0f;
+            const float radius = kIndicatorRadius * dpiScale;
+            const float strokeWidth = kStrokeWidth * dpiScale;
+            
+            // Get system colors
+            DWORD accentColor = 0;
+            BOOL isOpaque = FALSE;
+            Color progressColor;
+            Color backgroundCircleColor;
+            
+            if (SUCCEEDED(DwmGetColorizationColor(&accentColor, &isOpaque)))
+            {
+                const BYTE a = 255;
+                const BYTE r = (accentColor >> 16) & 0xFF;
+                const BYTE g = (accentColor >> 8) & 0xFF;
+                const BYTE b = accentColor & 0xFF;
+                progressColor = Color(a, r, g, b);
+                
+                const BYTE bgR = static_cast<BYTE>((r + 128) / 2);
+                const BYTE bgG = static_cast<BYTE>((g + 128) / 2);
+                const BYTE bgB = static_cast<BYTE>((b + 128) / 2);
+                backgroundCircleColor = Color(80, bgR, bgG, bgB);
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                progressColor = Color(255, 0, 120, 215);
+                backgroundCircleColor = Color(80, 160, 160, 160);
+            }
+            
+            // Create bounding rectangle
+            RectF ellipseRect(centerX - radius, centerY - radius, radius * 2, radius * 2);
+            
+            // Draw background circle
+            Pen bgPen(backgroundCircleColor, strokeWidth * 0.6f);
+            graphics.DrawEllipse(&bgPen, ellipseRect);
+            
+            // Draw progress arc if we have progress
+            if (m_progress > 0.0f)
+            {
+                Pen progressPen(progressColor, strokeWidth);
+                progressPen.SetStartCap(LineCapRound);
+                progressPen.SetEndCap(LineCapRound);
+                
+                const float startAngle = -90.0f;  // 12 o'clock
+                const float sweepAngle = m_progress * 360.0f;
+                
+                graphics.DrawArc(&progressPen, ellipseRect, startAngle, sweepAngle);
+                
+                sprintf_s(debugMsg, sizeof(debugMsg), 
+                    "DwellIndicator: Drew arc - Progress %.3f, SweepAngle %.1f degrees\n",
+                    m_progress, sweepAngle);
+                OutputDebugStringA(debugMsg);
+            }
+            
+            // **GDI+ EXPERT: Update layered window with new content**
+            POINT ptSrc = {0, 0};
+            POINT ptDst = {m_currentX - windowSize/2, m_currentY - windowSize/2};
+            SIZE size = {windowSize, windowSize};
+            BLENDFUNCTION blend = {};
+            blend.BlendOp = AC_SRC_OVER;
+            blend.SourceConstantAlpha = 255;
+            blend.AlphaFormat = AC_SRC_ALPHA;
+            
+            BOOL updateResult = UpdateLayeredWindow(m_hwnd, screenDC, &ptDst, &size, 
+                                                  memoryDC, &ptSrc, 0, &blend, ULW_ALPHA);
+            
+            // Cleanup
+            SelectObject(memoryDC, oldBitmap);
+            DeleteObject(hBitmap);
+            
+            sprintf_s(debugMsg, sizeof(debugMsg), 
+                "DwellIndicator: UPDATE Complete - UpdateLayeredWindow: %s (%.3f->%.3f)\n",
+                updateResult ? "SUCCESS" : "FAILED", oldProgress, progress);
+            OutputDebugStringA(debugMsg);
+        }
+        
+        DeleteDC(memoryDC);
+        ReleaseDC(NULL, screenDC);
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        OutputDebugStringA("DwellIndicator: UPDATE Skipped - window not ready or not visible\n");
+    }
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief Draw the circular progress indicator
+ * 
+ * **NOTE: This method is now primarily for fallback WM_PAINT handling**
+ * The main rendering is done through UpdateLayeredWindow in Show() and UpdateProgress()
+ * for artifact-free display on layered windows.
+ * 
+ * @param hdc Device context to draw into
+ */
+void DwellIndicatorImpl::DrawIndicator(HDC hdc)
+{
+    // Log drawing calls for debugging
+    char debugMsg[256];
+    sprintf_s(debugMsg, sizeof(debugMsg), 
+        "DwellIndicator: DRAW (Fallback WM_PAINT) - Progress %.3f, Visible: %s\n",
+        m_progress, m_isVisible ? "TRUE" : "FALSE");
+    OutputDebugStringA(debugMsg);
+    
+    // **GDI+ EXPERT: For WM_PAINT on layered windows, we need special handling**
+    // Generally, UpdateLayeredWindow bypasses WM_PAINT, but this provides fallback
+    
+    // Set up GDI+ graphics object with optimal settings for layered windows
+    Graphics graphics(hdc);
+    graphics.SetSmoothingMode(SmoothingModeAntiAlias);
+    graphics.SetCompositingMode(CompositingModeSourceOver);
+    graphics.SetCompositingQuality(CompositingQualityHighQuality);
+    graphics.SetPixelOffsetMode(PixelOffsetModeHighQuality);
+
+    // Get window client area dimensions
+    RECT rect;
+    GetClientRect(m_hwnd, &rect);
+    const float centerX = (rect.right - rect.left) / 2.0f;
+    const float centerY = (rect.bottom - rect.top) / 2.0f;
+
+    // **GDI+ EXPERT: Proper clearing for layered windows**
+    // Use Graphics::Clear instead of FillRectangle for proper alpha handling
+    graphics.Clear(Color(0, 0, 0, 0));  // Fully transparent background
+
+    // Apply DPI scaling for high-resolution displays
+    const float dpiScale = GetDpiScale();
+    const float radius = kIndicatorRadius * dpiScale;
+    const float strokeWidth = kStrokeWidth * dpiScale;
+
+    // Get system accent color for theming consistency
+    DWORD accentColor = 0;
+    BOOL isOpaque = FALSE;
+    Color progressColor;
+    Color backgroundCircleColor;
+    
+    if (SUCCEEDED(DwmGetColorizationColor(&accentColor, &isOpaque)))
+    {
+        // Extract RGB components from system accent color
+        const BYTE a = 255;
+        const BYTE r = (accentColor >> 16) & 0xFF;
+        const BYTE g = (accentColor >> 8) & 0xFF;
+        const BYTE b = accentColor & 0xFF;
+        progressColor = Color(a, r, g, b);
+        
+        // Create subtle background color
+        const BYTE bgR = static_cast<BYTE>((r + 128) / 2);
+        const BYTE bgG = static_cast<BYTE>((g + 128) / 2);
+        const BYTE bgB = static_cast<BYTE>((b + 128) / 2);
+        backgroundCircleColor = Color(80, bgR, bgG, bgB);
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        // Fallback colors
+        progressColor = Color(255, 0, 120, 215);
+        backgroundCircleColor = Color(80, 160, 160, 160);
+    }
+
+    // Create bounding rectangle for the circle
+    RectF ellipseRect(
+        centerX - radius,
+        centerY - radius,
+        radius * 2,
+        radius * 2
+    );
+
+    // Draw background circle
+    Pen bgPen(backgroundCircleColor, strokeWidth * 0.6f);
+    graphics.DrawEllipse(&bgPen, ellipseRect);
+
+    // Draw progress arc only if we have measurable progress
+    if (m_progress > 0.0f)
+    {
+        Pen progressPen(progressColor, strokeWidth);
+        progressPen.SetStartCap(LineCapRound);
+        progressPen.SetEndCap(LineCapRound);
+
+        const float startAngle = -90.0f;  // 12 o'clock position
+        const float sweepAngle = m_progress * 360.0f;
+
+        graphics.DrawArc(&progressPen, ellipseRect, startAngle, sweepAngle);
+        
+        sprintf_s(debugMsg, sizeof(debugMsg), 
+            "DwellIndicator: DRAW Arc (Fallback) - Progress %.3f, SweepAngle %.1f degrees\n",
+            m_progress, sweepAngle);
+        OutputDebugStringA(debugMsg);
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        OutputDebugStringA("DwellIndicator: DRAW (Fallback) - No arc (progress 0.0)\n");
+    }
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief Hide the indicator window
+ * 
+ * Makes the window invisible but keeps it alive for potential re-showing.
+ * Also resets the progress state to ensure clean restart on next show.
+ */
+void DwellIndicatorImpl::Hide()
+{
+    if (m_hwnd && m_isVisible)
+    {
+        char debugMsg[256];
+        sprintf_s(debugMsg, sizeof(debugMsg), 
+            "DwellIndicator: HIDE - Progress %.3f->0.0, Visible: %s->FALSE\n",
+            m_progress, m_isVisible ? "TRUE" : "FALSE");
+        OutputDebugStringA(debugMsg);
+        
+        // **GDI+ EXPERT FIX: Proper layered window hiding**
+        // Clear the layered window content before hiding to prevent artifacts
+        RECT rect;
+        GetClientRect(m_hwnd, &rect);
+        int windowSize = rect.right - rect.left;
+        
+        if (windowSize > 0)
+        {
+            HDC screenDC = GetDC(NULL);
+            HDC memoryDC = CreateCompatibleDC(screenDC);
+            
+            // Create transparent bitmap
+            BITMAPINFO bmi = {};
+            bmi.bmiHeader.biSize = sizeof(BITMAPINFOHEADER);
+            bmi.bmiHeader.biWidth = windowSize;
+            bmi.bmiHeader.biHeight = -windowSize;
+            bmi.bmiHeader.biPlanes = 1;
+            bmi.bmiHeader.biBitCount = 32;
+            bmi.bmiHeader.biCompression = BI_RGB;
+            
+            void* pvBits = nullptr;
+            HBITMAP hBitmap = CreateDIBSection(screenDC, &bmi, DIB_RGB_COLORS, &pvBits, NULL, 0);
+            
+            if (hBitmap && memoryDC)
+            {
+                HBITMAP oldBitmap = static_cast<HBITMAP>(SelectObject(memoryDC, hBitmap));
+                
+                // Clear to fully transparent
+                // Fix for C26451: Use safe arithmetic to prevent overflow
+                const size_t bitmapSizeBytes = static_cast<size_t>(windowSize) * static_cast<size_t>(windowSize) * 4ULL;
+                memset(pvBits, 0, bitmapSizeBytes);
+                
+                // Update layered window with transparent content
+                POINT ptSrc = {0, 0};
+                POINT ptDst = {m_currentX - windowSize/2, m_currentY - windowSize/2};
+                SIZE size = {windowSize, windowSize};
+                BLENDFUNCTION blend = {};
+                blend.BlendOp = AC_SRC_OVER;
+                blend.SourceConstantAlpha = 0;  // Make completely transparent
+                blend.AlphaFormat = AC_SRC_ALPHA;
+                
+                UpdateLayeredWindow(m_hwnd, screenDC, &ptDst, &size, 
+                                  memoryDC, &ptSrc, 0, &blend, ULW_ALPHA);
+                
+                SelectObject(memoryDC, oldBitmap);
+                DeleteObject(hBitmap);
+            }
+            
+            DeleteDC(memoryDC);
+            ReleaseDC(NULL, screenDC);
+        }
+        
+        // Now hide the window
+        ShowWindow(m_hwnd, SW_HIDE);
+        m_isVisible = false;
+        
+        // **CRITICAL: Reset progress when hiding to ensure clean state for next show**
+        m_progress = 0.0f;
+        
+        OutputDebugStringA("DwellIndicator: HIDE Complete - Layered window cleared and hidden\n");
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        OutputDebugStringA("DwellIndicator: HIDE Skipped - already hidden or invalid window\n");
+    }
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief Clean up all indicator resources
+ * 
+ * Hides and destroys the window, shuts down GDI+.
+ * Called during module shutdown or when indicator is no longer needed.
+ */
+void DwellIndicatorImpl::Cleanup()
+{
+    Hide();  // Hide window first
+    
+    // Destroy the window and clean up Windows resources
+    if (m_hwnd)
+    {
+        DestroyWindow(m_hwnd);
+        m_hwnd = NULL;
+    }
+    
+    // Shutdown GDI+ graphics system
+    if (m_gdiplusToken != 0)
+    {
+        GdiplusShutdown(m_gdiplusToken);
+        m_gdiplusToken = 0;
+    }
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief Get DPI scaling factor for the current display
+ * 
+ * @return DPI scale factor (1.0 = 96 DPI, 1.25 = 120 DPI, etc.)
+ */
+float DwellIndicatorImpl::GetDpiScale() const
+{
+    if (!m_hwnd) return 1.0f;  // Default scale if no window
+    return static_cast<float>(GetDpiForWindow(m_hwnd)) / 96.0f;
+}
+
+// ============================================================================
+// DwellIndicator Public Interface Implementation
+// ============================================================================
+
+/**
+ * @brief Constructor - creates the implementation instance
+ */
+DwellIndicator::DwellIndicator() : m_impl(std::make_unique<DwellIndicatorImpl>())
+{
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief Destructor - ensures cleanup of resources
+ */
+DwellIndicator::~DwellIndicator()
+{
+    if (m_impl)
+    {
+        m_impl->Cleanup();
+    }
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief Initialize the indicator system
+ * @return true if successful, false on failure
+ */
+bool DwellIndicator::Initialize()
+{
+    return m_impl ? m_impl->Initialize() : false;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief Show indicator at cursor position
+ * @param x Cursor X coordinate
+ * @param y Cursor Y coordinate
+ */
+void DwellIndicator::Show(int x, int y)
+{
+    if (m_impl) m_impl->Show(x, y);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief Update countdown progress
+ * @param progress Progress from 0.0 to 1.0
+ */
+void DwellIndicator::UpdateProgress(float progress)
+{
+    if (m_impl) m_impl->UpdateProgress(progress);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief Hide the indicator
+ */
+void DwellIndicator::Hide()
+{
+    if (m_impl) m_impl->Hide();
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief Clean up all resources
+ */
+void DwellIndicator::Cleanup()
+{
+    if (m_impl) m_impl->Cleanup();
+}

src/modules/MouseUtils/DwellCursor/DwellIndicator.h

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+/**
+ * @file DwellIndicator.h
+ * @brief Visual countdown indicator for DwellCursor module
+ * 
+ * This header defines the interface for the visual feedback system that shows
+ * users when a dwell click is about to occur. The indicator appears as a
+ * circular progress arc that fills clockwise during the countdown period.
+ * 
+ * Key Features:
+ * - Transparent overlay window that doesn't interfere with normal interaction
+ * - System accent color theming for consistency with Windows
+ * - DPI-aware rendering for high-resolution displays
+ * - Smooth progress animation updated at 30 FPS
+ * - Automatic positioning centered on cursor location
+ */
+
+#pragma once
+#include <memory>
+
+// Forward declaration to hide implementation details (Pimpl idiom)
+class DwellIndicatorImpl;
+
+/**
+ * @brief Visual countdown indicator for dwell cursor functionality
+ * 
+ * This class provides a clean interface for showing a circular progress
+ * indicator during dwell cursor countdown. It uses the Pimpl (Pointer to
+ * Implementation) idiom to hide all Windows/GDI+ dependencies from the header.
+ * 
+ * Usage Pattern:
+ * 1. Create instance: DwellIndicator indicator;
+ * 2. Initialize: indicator.Initialize();
+ * 3. Show at cursor: indicator.Show(x, y);
+ * 4. Update progress: indicator.UpdateProgress(0.5f); // 50% complete
+ * 5. Hide when done: indicator.Hide();
+ * 6. Cleanup: indicator.Cleanup(); // or let destructor handle it
+ * 
+ * Thread Safety:
+ * - All methods must be called from the same thread (UI thread)
+ * - Progress updates can be called frequently (30ms intervals recommended)
+ * - Hide/Show calls are safe to call multiple times
+ */
+class DwellIndicator
+{
+public:
+    /**
+     * @brief Constructor - creates implementation instance
+     * 
+     * Note: This only creates the object, call Initialize() before use.
+     */
+    DwellIndicator();
+    
+    /**
+     * @brief Destructor - ensures proper cleanup
+     * 
+     * Automatically calls Cleanup() if not already called.
+     */
+    ~DwellIndicator();
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Initialize the indicator system
+     * 
+     * Must be called before any other operations. Sets up:
+     * - GDI+ graphics system
+     * - Transparent overlay window
+     * - DPI awareness
+     * 
+     * @return true if initialization successful, false on failure
+     */
+    bool Initialize();
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Show the indicator at specified screen coordinates
+     * 
+     * Displays the circular indicator centered on the given position.
+     * If already visible, moves to new position. Window is sized
+     * automatically based on DPI and indicator radius.
+     * 
+     * @param x Screen X coordinate in pixels
+     * @param y Screen Y coordinate in pixels
+     */
+    void Show(int x, int y);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Update the countdown progress
+     * 
+     * Updates the progress arc to show how much of the dwell delay
+     * has elapsed. Can be called frequently for smooth animation.
+     * 
+     * @param progress Progress value from 0.0 (start) to 1.0 (complete)
+     *                 Values outside this range are automatically clamped
+     */
+    void UpdateProgress(float progress);
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Hide the indicator
+     * 
+     * Makes the indicator invisible but keeps resources allocated
+     * for potential re-showing. Safe to call multiple times.
+     */
+    void Hide();
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Clean up all resources
+     * 
+     * Destroys the window, shuts down GDI+, releases all resources.
+     * Called automatically by destructor if not called explicitly.
+     * After calling this, Initialize() must be called again before reuse.
+     */
+    void Cleanup();
+
+    // Disable copy constructor and assignment operator
+    // The indicator manages Windows resources that shouldn't be copied
+    DwellIndicator(const DwellIndicator&) = delete;
+    DwellIndicator& operator=(const DwellIndicator&) = delete;
+
+private:
+    /**
+     * @brief Pointer to implementation (Pimpl idiom)
+     * 
+     * This hides all Windows/GDI+ implementation details from the header,
+     * reducing compile dependencies and keeping the interface clean.
+     */
+    std::unique_ptr<DwellIndicatorImpl> m_impl;
+};

src/modules/MouseUtils/DwellCursor/dllmain.cpp

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+#include "pch.h"
+#include <common/SettingsAPI/settings_objects.h>
+#include <interface/powertoy_module_interface.h>
+#include "trace.h"
+#include <atomic>
+#include <thread>
+#include <common/utils/logger_helper.h>
+#include "DwellIndicator.h"
+
+extern "C" IMAGE_DOS_HEADER __ImageBase;
+
+namespace
+{
+    // JSON configuration keys for settings persistence
+    const wchar_t JSON_KEY_PROPERTIES[] = L"properties";
+    const wchar_t JSON_KEY_VALUE[] = L"value";
+    const wchar_t JSON_KEY_ACTIVATION_SHORTCUT[] = L"activation_shortcut";
+    const wchar_t JSON_KEY_DELAY_TIME_MS[] = L"delay_time_ms";
+    const wchar_t JSON_KEY_SETTLE_TIME_SECONDS[] = L"settle_time_seconds";
+
+    // Update interval for the visual indicator (in milliseconds)
+    // 30ms gives ~33 FPS for smooth animation without excessive CPU usage
+    constexpr DWORD kIndicatorUpdateIntervalMs = 30;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief Send a left mouse click via Windows input system
+ * 
+ * Simulates a complete left click (down + up) at the current cursor position.
+ * This is the core functionality that gets triggered after the dwell delay.
+ */
+static void SendLeftClick()
+{
+    INPUT inputs[2]{};
+    
+    // First input: Left mouse button down
+    inputs[0].type = INPUT_MOUSE;
+    inputs[0].mi.dwFlags = MOUSEEVENTF_LEFTDOWN;
+    
+    // Second input: Left mouse button up
+    inputs[1].type = INPUT_MOUSE;
+    inputs[1].mi.dwFlags = MOUSEEVENTF_LEFTUP;
+    
+    // Send both inputs to simulate a complete click
+    SendInput(2, inputs, sizeof(INPUT));
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief Main DwellCursor PowerToy module implementation
+ * 
+ * This class implements the dwell cursor functionality:
+ * - Monitors mouse movement continuously
+ * - Detects when mouse becomes stationary
+ * - Shows visual countdown indicator
+ * - Triggers left click after configured delay
+ * - Provides hotkey toggle for enable/disable
+ * 
+ * State Management:
+ * - m_enabled: Whether module is active (controlled by PowerToys settings)
+ * - m_armed: Whether dwell clicking is currently armed (toggled by hotkey)
+ * - firedForThisStationary: Prevents multiple clicks during one stationary period
+ */
+class DwellCursorModule : public PowertoyModuleIface
+{
+private:
+    // Core module state - SINGLE DECLARATIONS ONLY
+    bool m_enabled{ false };                    // Module enabled/disabled state
+    Hotkey m_activationHotkey{};               // Hotkey for toggling armed state
+
+    // Configuration settings - SINGLE DECLARATIONS ONLY
+    std::atomic<int> m_delayMs{ 1000 };        // Dwell delay in milliseconds (500-10000ms)
+    std::atomic<int> m_settleTimeSeconds{ 1 }; // Settle time in seconds (1-5s)
+
+    // Runtime state management - SINGLE DECLARATIONS ONLY
+    std::atomic<bool> m_armed{ true };         // Whether dwell clicking is armed
+    std::atomic<bool> m_stop{ false };         // Signal to stop the worker thread
+    std::thread m_worker;                       // Background thread for mouse monitoring
+
+    // Visual feedback system
+    std::unique_ptr<DwellIndicator> m_indicator;
+
+    // Progress tracking - Use member variable instead of static
+    float m_lastProgress{ -1.0f };             // Last progress value for change detection
+
+    // Mouse movement sensitivity (pixels) - SINGLE DECLARATION ONLY
+    // Movement within this threshold is considered "stationary"
+    static constexpr int kMoveThresholdPx = 5;
+
+public:
+    /**
+     * @brief Constructor - Initialize the DwellCursor module
+     * 
+     * Sets up logging, loads settings, configures default hotkey,
+     * and creates the visual indicator instance.
+     */
+    DwellCursorModule()
+    {
+        // Initialize logging system for debugging and telemetry
+        LoggerHelpers::init_logger(L"DwellCursor", L"ModuleInterface", "dwell-cursor");
+        Logger::trace(L"DwellCursor: Constructor called");
+        
+        // Load saved settings from PowerToys configuration
+        init_settings();
+        
+        // Set default hotkey if not configured: Win+Alt+D
+        if (m_activationHotkey.key == 0)
+        {
+            m_activationHotkey.win = true;   // Windows key required
+            m_activationHotkey.alt = true;   // Alt key required
+            m_activationHotkey.key = 'D';    // D key
+        }
+
+        // Create visual indicator instance (but don't initialize yet)
+        m_indicator = std::make_unique<DwellIndicator>();
+        Logger::trace(L"DwellCursor: Constructor completed");
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Destructor cleanup
+     */
+    virtual void destroy() override
+    {
+        disable();  // Stop all activity
+        delete this;
+    }
+
+    // PowerToy identification methods
+    virtual const wchar_t* get_name() override { return L"DwellCursor"; }
+    virtual const wchar_t* get_key() override { return L"DwellCursor"; }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Get module configuration for PowerToys settings UI
+     */
+    virtual bool get_config(wchar_t* buffer, int* buffer_size) override
+    {
+        HINSTANCE hinstance = reinterpret_cast<HINSTANCE>(&__ImageBase);
+        PowerToysSettings::Settings settings(hinstance, get_name());
+        return settings.serialize_to_buffer(buffer, buffer_size);
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Apply new configuration from PowerToys settings UI
+     */
+    virtual void set_config(const wchar_t* config) override
+    {
+        try
+        {
+            PowerToysSettings::PowerToyValues values = PowerToysSettings::PowerToyValues::from_json_string(config, get_key());
+            parse_settings(values);
+        }
+        catch (...)
+        {
+            // Ignore configuration errors to prevent crashes
+        }
+    }
+
+    virtual void call_custom_action(const wchar_t* /*action*/) override {}
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Enable the DwellCursor module
+     * 
+     * This is called when:
+     * 1. PowerToys starts up (if module is enabled in settings)
+     * 2. User enables the module via PowerToys settings UI
+     * 
+     * Actions performed:
+     * 1. Initialize visual indicator system
+     * 2. Start background mouse monitoring thread
+     * 3. Begin dwell detection
+     */
+    virtual void enable() override
+    {
+        if (m_enabled) 
+        {
+            Logger::trace(L"DwellCursor: Already enabled");
+            return;
+        }
+        
+        Logger::trace(L"DwellCursor: Enabling module");
+        m_enabled = true;
+        m_stop = false;
+
+        // Initialize the visual indicator system (GDI+, window creation)
+        if (m_indicator)
+        {
+            if (!m_indicator->Initialize())
+            {
+                Logger::trace(L"DwellCursor: Failed to initialize visual indicator");
+                // Continue without visual indicator - core functionality still works
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                Logger::trace(L"DwellCursor: Visual indicator initialized successfully");
+            }
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            Logger::trace(L"DwellCursor: No indicator instance available");
+        }
+
+        // Start the mouse monitoring thread
+        m_worker = std::thread([this]() { this->RunLoop(); });
+        Logger::trace(L"DwellCursor: Module enabled and worker thread started");
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Disable the DwellCursor module
+     * 
+     * This is called when:
+     * 1. PowerToys shuts down
+     * 2. User disables the module via PowerToys settings UI
+     * 
+     * Actions performed:
+     * 1. Stop mouse monitoring thread
+     * 2. Hide any visible indicator
+     * 3. Clean up visual indicator resources
+     */
+    virtual void disable() override
+    {
+        if (!m_enabled) 
+        {
+            Logger::trace(L"DwellCursor: Already disabled");
+            return;
+        }
+        
+        Logger::trace(L"DwellCursor: Disabling module");
+        m_enabled = false;
+        m_stop = true;
+        
+        // Wait for worker thread to finish
+        if (m_worker.joinable()) m_worker.join();
+
+        // Clean up visual indicator resources
+        if (m_indicator)
+        {
+            m_indicator->Cleanup();
+        }
+        
+        Logger::trace(L"DwellCursor: Module disabled");
+    }
+
+    virtual bool is_enabled() override { return m_enabled; }
+    virtual bool is_enabled_by_default() const override { return false; }  // User must explicitly enable
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Report hotkeys to PowerToys for registration
+     */
+    virtual size_t get_hotkeys(Hotkey* buffer, size_t buffer_size) override
+    {
+        if (buffer && buffer_size >= 1)
+        {
+            buffer[0] = m_activationHotkey;
+        }
+        return 1;  // We have exactly one hotkey
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Handle hotkey press events
+     * 
+     * The hotkey toggles the "armed" state:
+     * - Armed: Dwell clicking is active, countdown indicator shows
+     * - Disarmed: No dwell clicking, indicator hidden
+     * 
+     * This allows users to temporarily disable dwell clicking without
+     * going into settings (e.g., when typing or doing precise work).
+     * 
+     * @param hotkeyId Index of the pressed hotkey (we only have one)
+     * @return true if handled, false otherwise
+     */
+    virtual bool on_hotkey(size_t hotkeyId) override
+    {
+        // Handle our single registered hotkey
+        if (hotkeyId == 0)
+        {
+            // Toggle armed state (enabled/disabled functionality)
+            m_armed = !m_armed.load();
+
+            // Hide indicator immediately when disarming or when module disabled
+            if ((!m_armed || !m_enabled) && m_indicator)
+            {
+                m_indicator->Hide();
+            }
+
+            Logger::trace(L"DwellCursor: Hotkey pressed, armed={}, enabled={}", m_armed.load(), m_enabled);
+            return true;
+        }
+        return false;
+    }
+
+private:
+    /**
+     * @brief Load settings from PowerToys configuration files
+     */
+    void init_settings()
+    {
+        try
+        {
+            PowerToysSettings::PowerToyValues settings = PowerToysSettings::PowerToyValues::load_from_settings_file(get_key());
+            parse_settings(settings);
+        }
+        catch (...)
+        {
+            // Use default settings if loading fails
+        }
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Parse and apply settings from JSON configuration
+     * 
+     * Extracts:
+     * - Activation hotkey configuration
+     * - Dwell delay time (with validation)
+     */
+    void parse_settings(PowerToysSettings::PowerToyValues& settings)
+    {
+        auto obj = settings.get_raw_json();
+        if (!obj.GetView().Size()) return;
+        
+        // Parse hotkey configuration
+        try
+        {
+            auto jsonHotkey = obj.GetNamedObject(JSON_KEY_PROPERTIES).GetNamedObject(JSON_KEY_ACTIVATION_SHORTCUT);
+            auto hk = PowerToysSettings::HotkeyObject::from_json(jsonHotkey);
+            m_activationHotkey = {};
+            m_activationHotkey.win = hk.win_pressed();
+            m_activationHotkey.ctrl = hk.ctrl_pressed();
+            m_activationHotkey.shift = hk.shift_pressed();
+            m_activationHotkey.alt = hk.alt_pressed();
+            m_activationHotkey.key = static_cast<unsigned char>(hk.get_code());
+        }
+        catch (...)
+        {
+            // Keep default hotkey if parsing fails
+        }
+        
+        // Parse dwell delay setting
+        try
+        {
+            auto jsonDelay = obj.GetNamedObject(JSON_KEY_PROPERTIES).GetNamedObject(JSON_KEY_DELAY_TIME_MS);
+            int v = static_cast<int>(jsonDelay.GetNamedNumber(JSON_KEY_VALUE));
+            
+            // Validate delay range: 0.5 seconds to 10 seconds
+            if (v < 500) v = 500;       // Minimum 0.5 seconds
+            if (v > 10000) v = 10000;   // Maximum 10 seconds
+            
+            m_delayMs = v;
+        }
+        catch (...)
+        {
+            // Keep default delay if parsing fails
+        }
+
+        // Parse settle time setting
+        try
+        {
+            auto jsonSettleTime = obj.GetNamedObject(JSON_KEY_PROPERTIES).GetNamedObject(JSON_KEY_SETTLE_TIME_SECONDS);
+            int v = static_cast<int>(jsonSettleTime.GetNamedNumber(JSON_KEY_VALUE));
+            
+            // Validate settle time range: 1 to 5 seconds
+            if (v < 1) v = 1;           // Minimum 1 second
+            if (v > 5) v = 5;           // Maximum 5 seconds
+            
+            m_settleTimeSeconds = v;
+        }
+        catch (...)
+        {
+            // Keep default settle time if parsing fails
+        }
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Check if two points are within movement threshold
+     * 
+     * @param a First coordinate
+     * @param b Second coordinate  
+     * @param thr Threshold in pixels
+     * @return true if coordinates are within threshold (considered "near")
+     */
+    static bool Near(int a, int b, int thr) { return (abs(a - b) <= thr); }
+
+    /**
+     * @brief Main mouse monitoring loop (runs in background thread)
+     * 
+     * This is the core logic that runs continuously while the module is enabled:
+     * 
+     * State Machine:
+     * 1. Monitor mouse position every 50ms (20 Hz)
+     * 2. If mouse moves > threshold: Reset timer, hide indicator
+     * 3. If mouse stationary for SETTLE_TIME: Show indicator
+     * 4. If mouse stationary for SETTLE_TIME + dwell delay: Send click
+     * 
+     * CRITICAL: This method handles ALL progress reset logic
+     */
+    void RunLoop()
+    {
+        constexpr DWORD ACTIVE_POLL_INTERVAL = 50;   // 50ms = 20 Hz monitoring when active
+        constexpr DWORD INACTIVE_POLL_INTERVAL = 200; // 200ms when disabled
+        
+        // Initialize tracking variables
+        POINT last{};                           // Last recorded mouse position
+        GetCursorPos(&last);                   // Get initial position
+        DWORD lastMove = GetTickCount();       // Time of last movement
+        bool firedForThisStationary = false;   // Prevents multiple clicks during one stationary period
+        bool indicatorShown = false;           // Current indicator visibility state
+        DWORD lastIndicatorUpdate = 0;         // Last time we updated indicator progress
+
+        Logger::trace(L"DwellCursor: RunLoop started with 50ms polling and {}s configurable settle time, enabled={}, armed={}", 
+            m_settleTimeSeconds.load(), m_enabled, m_armed.load());
+
+        // Main monitoring loop - continues until module shutdown
+        while (!m_stop)
+        {
+            // Performance optimization: When module disabled, sleep longer and skip processing
+            if (!m_enabled)
+            {
+                // Hide any visible indicator when disabled
+                if (indicatorShown && m_indicator)
+                {
+                    m_indicator->Hide();
+                    indicatorShown = false;
+                    m_lastProgress = -1.0f;  // Reset progress tracking
+                }
+                Sleep(INACTIVE_POLL_INTERVAL);  // Sleep 200ms when disabled
+                continue;
+            }
+
+            // Get current mouse position and time
+            POINT p{};
+            GetCursorPos(&p);
+            DWORD currentTime = GetTickCount();
+
+            // Check if mouse has moved beyond our threshold
+            if (!Near(p.x, last.x, kMoveThresholdPx) || !Near(p.y, last.y, kMoveThresholdPx))
+            {
+                // MOUSE MOVEMENT DETECTED - RESET ALL STATE
+                
+                Logger::trace(L"DwellCursor: Mouse movement detected, resetting state");
+                
+                // Update tracking variables
+                last = p;                           // Record new position
+                lastMove = currentTime;             // Record movement time
+                firedForThisStationary = false;     // Re-arm for next stationary period
+
+                // CRITICAL: Hide indicator and reset progress immediately on movement
+                if (indicatorShown && m_indicator)
+                {
+                    m_indicator->Hide();
+                    indicatorShown = false;
+                }
+                // Reset progress tracking for next stationary period
+                m_lastProgress = -1.0f;
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                // MOUSE IS STATIONARY - Process dwell logic
+                
+                // Check if we should process dwell logic
+                if (m_enabled && m_armed && !firedForThisStationary)
+                {
+                    // Calculate how long mouse has been stationary
+                    DWORD elapsed = currentTime - lastMove;
+                    DWORD delayMs = static_cast<DWORD>(m_delayMs.load());
+                    DWORD settleTimeMs = static_cast<DWORD>(m_settleTimeSeconds.load() * 1000); // Convert seconds to milliseconds
+                    DWORD totalTimeRequired = settleTimeMs + delayMs;  // Settle time + dwell delay
+
+                    if (elapsed >= totalTimeRequired)
+                    {
+                        // SETTLE TIME + DWELL DELAY COMPLETED - TRIGGER CLICK
+                        
+                        Logger::trace(L"DwellCursor: Triggering click after {}ms total ({}ms settle + {}ms dwell)", elapsed, settleTimeMs, delayMs);
+                        
+                        // Hide indicator before clicking
+                        if (indicatorShown && m_indicator)
+                        {
+                            m_indicator->Hide();
+                            indicatorShown = false;
+                        }
+                        
+                        // Reset progress tracking
+                        m_lastProgress = -1.0f;
+                        
+                        SendLeftClick();                    // Send the mouse click
+                        firedForThisStationary = true;      // Prevent additional clicks
+                    }
+                    else if (elapsed >= settleTimeMs)
+                    {
+                        // SETTLE TIME COMPLETED - START/UPDATE COUNTDOWN INDICATOR
+                        
+                        DWORD dwellElapsed = elapsed - settleTimeMs;  // Time since settle completed
+                        
+                        // Show indicator if not already visible
+                        if (!indicatorShown && m_indicator)
+                        {
+                            Logger::trace(L"DwellCursor: Settle time ({}ms) completed, showing NEW indicator at ({}, {}) - dwellElapsed={}ms, delayMs={}", 
+                                settleTimeMs, p.x, p.y, dwellElapsed, delayMs);
+                            
+                            // CRITICAL: Force complete reset before showing
+                            m_lastProgress = -1.0f;
+                            
+                            m_indicator->Show(p.x, p.y);  // This internally resets indicator progress to 0.0
+                            indicatorShown = true;
+                            lastIndicatorUpdate = currentTime; // Reset update timer when showing
+                        }
+
+                        // Update indicator progress ONLY at throttled intervals
+                        if (indicatorShown && (currentTime - lastIndicatorUpdate >= ACTIVE_POLL_INTERVAL))
+                        {
+                            // Calculate progress as percentage: 0.0 = just started, 1.0 = almost complete
+                            float newProgress = static_cast<float>(dwellElapsed) / static_cast<float>(delayMs);
+                            if (newProgress > 1.0f) newProgress = 1.0f;  // Clamp to prevent over-draw
+                            
+                            // Only update if progress changed significantly (at least 3% or 0.03) OR forced reset
+                            if (abs(newProgress - m_lastProgress) >= 0.03f || m_lastProgress < 0.0f)
+                            {
+                                Logger::trace(L"DwellCursor: Updating progress from {:.2f} to {:.2f} (dwellElapsed={}ms)", 
+                                    m_lastProgress, newProgress, dwellElapsed);
+
+                                if (m_indicator)
+                                {
+                                    m_indicator->UpdateProgress(newProgress);
+                                }
+                                m_lastProgress = newProgress;
+                                lastIndicatorUpdate = currentTime;
+                            }
+                        }
+                    }
+                    // else: Still in settle time, do nothing (no indicator shown)
+                }
+                else if (indicatorShown && m_indicator)
+                {
+                    // STATIONARY BUT CONDITIONS NOT MET - HIDE INDICATOR
+                    // This happens when: not enabled, not armed, or already fired
+                    Logger::trace(L"DwellCursor: Hiding indicator - conditions not met (enabled={}, armed={}, fired={})", 
+                        m_enabled, m_armed.load(), firedForThisStationary);
+                    
+                    m_indicator->Hide();
+                    indicatorShown = false;
+                    // Reset progress tracking
+                    m_lastProgress = -1.0f;
+                }
+            }
+            
+            // Sleep appropriate interval based on activity (20 Hz when active)
+            Sleep(ACTIVE_POLL_INTERVAL);
+        }
+
+        // THREAD SHUTDOWN CLEANUP
+        Logger::trace(L"DwellCursor: RunLoop shutdown - cleaning up");
+        
+        // Hide indicator when stopping
+        if (indicatorShown && m_indicator)
+        {
+            m_indicator->Hide();
+        }
+        
+        // Final progress reset
+        m_lastProgress = -1.0f;
+        
+        Logger::trace(L"DwellCursor: RunLoop ended");
+    }
+};
+
+// ============================================================================
+// DLL Entry Points
+// ============================================================================
+
+/**
+ * @brief DLL entry point for Windows module loading
+ */
+BOOL APIENTRY DllMain(HMODULE /*hModule*/, DWORD ul_reason_for_call, LPVOID /*lpReserved*/)
+{
+    switch (ul_reason_for_call)
+    {
+    case DLL_PROCESS_ATTACH:
+        Trace::RegisterProvider();    // Initialize ETW tracing
+        break;
+    case DLL_PROCESS_DETACH:
+        Trace::UnregisterProvider();  // Cleanup ETW tracing
+        break;
+    }
+    return TRUE;
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief PowerToys module factory function
+ * 
+ * This is the entry point called by PowerToys runner to create an instance
+ * of our module. The runner will call this once during startup.
+ * 
+ * @return New instance of DwellCursorModule
+ */
+extern "C" __declspec(dllexport) PowertoyModuleIface* __cdecl powertoy_create()
+{
+    return new DwellCursorModule();
+}

src/modules/MouseUtils/DwellCursor/packages.config

@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<packages>
+  <package id="Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT" version="2.0.240111.5" targetFramework="native" />
+</packages>

src/modules/MouseUtils/DwellCursor/pch.cpp

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+#include "pch.h"

src/modules/MouseUtils/DwellCursor/pch.h

@@ -0,0 +1,20 @@
+#pragma once
+#define NOMINMAX
+#define WIN32_LEAN_AND_MEAN
+#include <windows.h>
+#include <windowsx.h>
+#include <ShellScalingApi.h>
+#include <dwmapi.h>
+#include <stdint.h>
+#include <atomic>
+#include <thread>
+#include <chrono>
+#include <optional>
+#include <string>
+#include <memory>
+#include <algorithm>
+#include <cmath>
+#include <common/SettingsAPI/settings_objects.h>
+#include <interface/powertoy_module_interface.h>
+#include <common/logger/logger.h>
+#include <common/utils/logger_helper.h>

src/modules/MouseUtils/DwellCursor/resource.h

@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+#pragma once
+#define IDS_MODULE_NAME 1001

src/modules/MouseUtils/DwellCursor/trace.cpp

@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+#include "pch.h"
+#include "trace.h"

src/modules/MouseUtils/DwellCursor/trace.h

@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+#pragma once
+namespace Trace { inline void RegisterProvider(){} inline void UnregisterProvider(){} }

src/runner/main.cpp

@@ -177,6 +177,7 @@ int runner(bool isProcessElevated, bool openSettings, std::string settingsWindow
             L"PowerToys.WorkspacesModuleInterface.dll",
             L"PowerToys.CmdPalModuleInterface.dll",
             L"PowerToys.ZoomItModuleInterface.dll",
+            L"PowerToys.DwellCursor.dll",
         };
 
         for (auto moduleSubdir : knownModules)

src/settings-ui/Settings.UI.Library/DwellCursorSettings.cs

@@ -0,0 +1,42 @@
+// 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.Text.Json.Serialization;
+using ManagedCommon;
+using Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.Library.Helpers;
+using Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.Library.Interfaces;
+
+namespace Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.Library
+{
+    public class DwellCursorSettings : BasePTModuleSettings, ISettingsConfig, IHotkeyConfig
+    {
+        public const string ModuleName = "DwellCursor";
+
+        [JsonPropertyName("properties")]
+        public DwellCursorSettingsProperties Properties { get; set; } = new DwellCursorSettingsProperties();
+
+        public DwellCursorSettings()
+        {
+            Name = ModuleName;
+            Version = "1.0";
+        }
+
+        public string GetModuleName() => Name;
+
+        public ModuleType GetModuleType() => ModuleType.MouseJump; // grouped under Mouse Utils UI
+
+        public HotkeyAccessor[] GetAllHotkeyAccessors()
+        {
+            return new HotkeyAccessor[]
+            {
+                new HotkeyAccessor(
+                    () => Properties.ActivationShortcut,
+                    value => Properties.ActivationShortcut = value ?? DwellCursorSettingsProperties.DefaultActivationShortcut,
+                    "MouseUtils_DwellCursor_ActivationShortcut"),
+            };
+        }
+
+        public bool UpgradeSettingsConfiguration() => false;
+    }
+}

src/settings-ui/Settings.UI.Library/DwellCursorSettingsProperties.cs

@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+// Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation
+// The Microsoft Corporation licenses this file to you under the MIT license.
+// See the LICENSE file in the project root for more information.
+
+using System.Text.Json.Serialization;
+
+namespace Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.Library
+{
+    public class DwellCursorSettingsProperties
+    {
+        [JsonPropertyName("activation_shortcut")]
+        public HotkeySettings ActivationShortcut { get; set; } = DefaultActivationShortcut;
+
+        public static HotkeySettings DefaultActivationShortcut => new HotkeySettings(true, false, true, false, 0x44); // Win + Alt + D
+
+        [JsonPropertyName("delay_time_ms")]
+        public IntProperty DelayTimeMs { get; set; } = new IntProperty() { Value = 1000 }; // 0.5s-10s
+
+        [JsonPropertyName("settle_time_seconds")]
+        public IntProperty SettleTimeSeconds { get; set; } = new IntProperty() { Value = 1 }; // 1-5 seconds
+    }
+}

src/settings-ui/Settings.UI.Library/EnabledModules.cs

@@ -282,6 +282,22 @@ namespace Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.Library
             }
         }
 
+        private bool dwellCursor; // defaulting to off
+
+        [JsonPropertyName("DwellCursor")]
+        public bool DwellCursor
+        {
+            get => dwellCursor;
+            set
+            {
+                if (dwellCursor != value)
+                {
+                    LogTelemetryEvent(value);
+                    dwellCursor = value;
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
         private bool powerAccent; // defaulting to off
 
         [JsonPropertyName("QuickAccent")]

src/settings-ui/Settings.UI.Library/SndDwellCursorSettings.cs

@@ -0,0 +1,25 @@
+// 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.Text.Json.Serialization;
+
+namespace Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.Library
+{
+    public class SndDwellCursorSettings
+    {
+        [JsonPropertyName("DwellCursor")]
+        public DwellCursorSettings DwellCursor { get; set; }
+
+        public SndDwellCursorSettings()
+        {
+        }
+
+        public SndDwellCursorSettings(DwellCursorSettings s)
+        {
+            DwellCursor = s;
+        }
+
+        public string ToJsonString() => System.Text.Json.JsonSerializer.Serialize(this);
+    }
+}

src/settings-ui/Settings.UI/SettingsXAML/Views/MouseUtilsPage.xaml

@@ -169,7 +169,7 @@
                         Severity="Informational"
                         Visibility="{x:Bind ViewModel.IsAnimationEnabledBySystem, Mode=OneWay, Converter={StaticResource ReverseBoolToVisibilityConverter}}">
                         <InfoBar.ActionButton>
-                            <HyperlinkButton x:Uid="OpenSettings" Click="OpenAnimationsSettings_Click" />
+                            <HyperlinkButton x:Uid="OpenAnimationsSettings" Click="OpenAnimationsSettings_Click" />
                         </InfoBar.ActionButton>
                     </InfoBar>
                     <tkcontrols:SettingsExpander
@@ -413,6 +413,42 @@
                         </tkcontrols:SettingsExpander.Items>
                     </tkcontrols:SettingsExpander>
                 </controls:SettingsGroup>
+
+                <!--  Dwell Cursor  -->
+                <controls:SettingsGroup x:Uid="MouseUtils_DwellCursor">
+                    <tkcontrols:SettingsCard
+                        Name="MouseUtilsEnableDwellCursor"
+                        x:Uid="MouseUtils_Enable_DwellCursor"
+                        HeaderIcon="{ui:BitmapIcon Source=/Assets/Settings/Icons/MouseCrosshairs.png}">
+                        <ToggleSwitch x:Uid="ToggleSwitch" IsOn="{x:Bind ViewModel.IsDwellCursorEnabled, Mode=TwoWay}" />
+                    </tkcontrols:SettingsCard>
+
+                    <tkcontrols:SettingsExpander
+                        Name="MouseUtilsDwellCursorActivationShortcut"
+                        x:Uid="MouseUtils_DwellCursor_ActivationShortcut"
+                        HeaderIcon="{ui:FontIcon Glyph=&#xEDA7;}"
+                        IsEnabled="{x:Bind ViewModel.IsDwellCursorEnabled, Mode=OneWay}"
+                        IsExpanded="True">
+                        <controls:ShortcutControl MinWidth="{StaticResource SettingActionControlMinWidth}" HotkeySettings="{x:Bind Path=ViewModel.DwellCursorActivationShortcut, Mode=TwoWay}" />
+                        <tkcontrols:SettingsExpander.Items>
+                            <tkcontrols:SettingsCard Name="MouseUtilsDwellCursorDelayMs" x:Uid="MouseUtils_DwellCursor_DelayMs">
+                                <Slider
+                                    MinWidth="{StaticResource SettingActionControlMinWidth}"
+                                    Maximum="10"
+                                    Minimum="1"
+                                    Value="{x:Bind ViewModel.DwellCursorDelayTimeSeconds, Mode=TwoWay}" />
+                            </tkcontrols:SettingsCard>
+                            <tkcontrols:SettingsCard Name="MouseUtilsDwellCursorSettleTimeSeconds" x:Uid="MouseUtils_DwellCursor_SettleTimeSeconds">
+                                <Slider
+                                    MinWidth="{StaticResource SettingActionControlMinWidth}"
+                                    Maximum="5"
+                                    Minimum="1"
+                                    Value="{x:Bind ViewModel.DwellCursorSettleTimeSeconds, Mode=TwoWay}" />
+                            </tkcontrols:SettingsCard>
+                        </tkcontrols:SettingsExpander.Items>
+                    </tkcontrols:SettingsExpander>
+                </controls:SettingsGroup>
+
             </StackPanel>
         </controls:SettingsPageControl.ModuleContent>
         <controls:SettingsPageControl.PrimaryLinks>

src/settings-ui/Settings.UI/SettingsXAML/Views/MouseUtilsPage.xaml.cs

@@ -42,6 +42,7 @@ namespace Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.Views
                 SettingsRepository<MouseHighlighterSettings>.GetInstance(settingsUtils),
                 SettingsRepository<MouseJumpSettings>.GetInstance(settingsUtils),
                 SettingsRepository<MousePointerCrosshairsSettings>.GetInstance(settingsUtils),
+                SettingsRepository<DwellCursorSettings>.GetInstance(settingsUtils),
                 ShellPage.SendDefaultIPCMessage);
 
             DataContext = ViewModel;

src/settings-ui/Settings.UI/Strings/en-us/Resources.resw

@@ -5299,4 +5299,33 @@ To record a specific window, enter the hotkey with the Alt key in the opposite m
   <data name="UtilitiesHeader.Title" xml:space="preserve">
     <value>Utilities</value>
   </data>
+  <data name="MouseUtils_DwellCursor.Header" xml:space="preserve">
+    <value>Dwell Cursor (placeholder)</value>
+    <comment>Dwell Cursor description</comment>
+  </data>
+  <data name="MouseUtils_Enable_DwellCursor.Header" xml:space="preserve">
+    <value>Enable Dwell Cursor</value>
+    <comment>"Dwell Cursor" is the name of the utility.</comment>
+  </data>
+	<data name="MouseUtils_GlidingCursor_InitialSpeed.Header" xml:space="preserve">
+    <value>Initial line speed</value>
+  </data>
+	<data name="MouseUtils_DwellCursor_DelayMs.Header" xml:space="preserve">
+    <value>Delay time (in seconds)</value>
+  </data>
+  <data name="MouseUtils_DwellCursor_DelayMs.Description" xml:space="preserve">
+    <value>Seconds to wait before automatically clicking when the cursor is still (1–10)</value>
+  </data>	
+  <data name="MouseUtils_DwellCursor_ActivationShortcut.Header" xml:space="preserve">
+    <value>Activation shortcut</value>
+  </data>
+  <data name="MouseUtils_DwellCursor_ActivationShortcut.Description" xml:space="preserve">
+    <value>Customize the shortcut to turn on or off this mode</value>
+  </data>
+  <data name="MouseUtils_DwellCursor_SettleTimeSeconds.Header" xml:space="preserve">
+    <value>Cursor settle time (seconds)</value>
+  </data>
+  <data name="MouseUtils_DwellCursor_SettleTimeSeconds.Description" xml:space="preserve">
+    <value>Time the cursor must remain still before the countdown starts</value>
+  </data>
 </root>

src/settings-ui/Settings.UI/ViewModels/MouseUtilsViewModel.cs

@@ -29,13 +29,22 @@ namespace Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.ViewModels
 
         private MousePointerCrosshairsSettings MousePointerCrosshairsSettingsConfig { get; set; }
 
-        public MouseUtilsViewModel(ISettingsUtils settingsUtils, ISettingsRepository<GeneralSettings> settingsRepository, ISettingsRepository<FindMyMouseSettings> findMyMouseSettingsRepository, ISettingsRepository<MouseHighlighterSettings> mouseHighlighterSettingsRepository, ISettingsRepository<MouseJumpSettings> mouseJumpSettingsRepository, ISettingsRepository<MousePointerCrosshairsSettings> mousePointerCrosshairsSettingsRepository, Func<string, int> ipcMSGCallBackFunc)
+        private DwellCursorSettings DwellCursorSettingsConfig { get; set; }
+
+        public MouseUtilsViewModel(
+            ISettingsUtils settingsUtils,
+            ISettingsRepository<GeneralSettings> settingsRepository,
+            ISettingsRepository<FindMyMouseSettings> findMyMouseSettingsRepository,
+            ISettingsRepository<MouseHighlighterSettings> mouseHighlighterSettingsRepository,
+            ISettingsRepository<MouseJumpSettings> mouseJumpSettingsRepository,
+            ISettingsRepository<MousePointerCrosshairsSettings> mousePointerCrosshairsSettingsRepository,
+            ISettingsRepository<DwellCursorSettings> dwellCursorSettingsRepository,
+            Func<string, int> ipcMSGCallBackFunc)
         {
             SettingsUtils = settingsUtils;
 
             // To obtain the general settings configurations of PowerToys Settings.
             ArgumentNullException.ThrowIfNull(settingsRepository);
-
             GeneralSettingsConfig = settingsRepository.SettingsConfig;
 
             InitializeEnabledValues();
@@ -43,7 +52,6 @@ namespace Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.ViewModels
             // To obtain the find my mouse settings, if the file exists.
             // If not, to create a file with the default settings and to return the default configurations.
             ArgumentNullException.ThrowIfNull(findMyMouseSettingsRepository);
-
             FindMyMouseSettingsConfig = findMyMouseSettingsRepository.SettingsConfig;
             _findMyMouseActivationMethod = FindMyMouseSettingsConfig.Properties.ActivationMethod.Value < 4 ? FindMyMouseSettingsConfig.Properties.ActivationMethod.Value : 0;
             _findMyMouseIncludeWinKey = FindMyMouseSettingsConfig.Properties.IncludeWinKey.Value;
@@ -65,7 +73,6 @@ namespace Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.ViewModels
             _findMyMouseShakingFactor = FindMyMouseSettingsConfig.Properties.ShakingFactor.Value;
 
             ArgumentNullException.ThrowIfNull(mouseHighlighterSettingsRepository);
-
             MouseHighlighterSettingsConfig = mouseHighlighterSettingsRepository.SettingsConfig;
             string leftClickColor = MouseHighlighterSettingsConfig.Properties.LeftButtonClickColor.Value;
             _highlighterLeftButtonClickColor = !string.IsNullOrEmpty(leftClickColor) ? leftClickColor : "#a6FFFF00";
@@ -85,7 +92,6 @@ namespace Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.ViewModels
             this.InitializeMouseJumpSettings(mouseJumpSettingsRepository);
 
             ArgumentNullException.ThrowIfNull(mousePointerCrosshairsSettingsRepository);
-
             MousePointerCrosshairsSettingsConfig = mousePointerCrosshairsSettingsRepository.SettingsConfig;
 
             string crosshairsColor = MousePointerCrosshairsSettingsConfig.Properties.CrosshairsColor.Value;
@@ -103,8 +109,13 @@ namespace Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.ViewModels
             _mousePointerCrosshairsFixedLength = MousePointerCrosshairsSettingsConfig.Properties.CrosshairsFixedLength.Value;
             _mousePointerCrosshairsAutoActivate = MousePointerCrosshairsSettingsConfig.Properties.AutoActivate.Value;
 
-            int isEnabled = 0;
+            // Dwell Cursor
+            ArgumentNullException.ThrowIfNull(dwellCursorSettingsRepository);
+            DwellCursorSettingsConfig = dwellCursorSettingsRepository.SettingsConfig;
+            _dwellCursorDelayTimeSeconds = DwellCursorSettingsConfig.Properties.DelayTimeMs.Value / 1000;
+            _dwellCursorSettleTimeSeconds = DwellCursorSettingsConfig.Properties.SettleTimeSeconds.Value;
 
+            int isEnabled = 0;
             Utilities.NativeMethods.SystemParametersInfo(Utilities.NativeMethods.SPI_GETCLIENTAREAANIMATION, 0, ref isEnabled, 0);
             _isAnimationEnabledBySystem = isEnabled != 0;
 
@@ -151,6 +162,9 @@ namespace Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.ViewModels
             {
                 _isMousePointerCrosshairsEnabled = GeneralSettingsConfig.Enabled.MousePointerCrosshairs;
             }
+
+            // Dwell Cursor enabled state
+            _isDwellCursorEnabled = GeneralSettingsConfig.Enabled.DwellCursor;
         }
 
         public override Dictionary<string, HotkeySettings[]> GetAllHotkeySettings()
@@ -163,6 +177,7 @@ namespace Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.ViewModels
                     MousePointerCrosshairsActivationShortcut,
                     GlidingCursorActivationShortcut],
                 [MouseJumpSettings.ModuleName] = [MouseJumpActivationShortcut],
+                [DwellCursorSettings.ModuleName] = [DwellCursorActivationShortcut],
             };
 
             return hotkeysDict;
@@ -959,6 +974,84 @@ namespace Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.ViewModels
             SettingsUtils.SaveSettings(MousePointerCrosshairsSettingsConfig.ToJsonString(), MousePointerCrosshairsSettings.ModuleName);
         }
 
+        // Dwell Cursor properties
+        private bool _isDwellCursorEnabled;
+        private int _dwellCursorDelayTimeSeconds;
+        private int _dwellCursorSettleTimeSeconds;
+
+        public bool IsDwellCursorEnabled
+        {
+            get => _isDwellCursorEnabled;
+            set
+            {
+                if (_isDwellCursorEnabled != value)
+                {
+                    _isDwellCursorEnabled = value;
+
+                    GeneralSettingsConfig.Enabled.DwellCursor = value;
+                    OnPropertyChanged(nameof(IsDwellCursorEnabled));
+
+                    OutGoingGeneralSettings outgoing = new OutGoingGeneralSettings(GeneralSettingsConfig);
+                    SendConfigMSG(outgoing.ToString());
+
+                    NotifyDwellCursorPropertyChanged();
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        public HotkeySettings DwellCursorActivationShortcut
+        {
+            get => DwellCursorSettingsConfig.Properties.ActivationShortcut;
+            set
+            {
+                if (DwellCursorSettingsConfig.Properties.ActivationShortcut != value)
+                {
+                    DwellCursorSettingsConfig.Properties.ActivationShortcut = value ?? DwellCursorSettingsProperties.DefaultActivationShortcut;
+                    NotifyDwellCursorPropertyChanged();
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        public int DwellCursorDelayTimeSeconds
+        {
+            get => _dwellCursorDelayTimeSeconds;
+            set
+            {
+                if (value != _dwellCursorDelayTimeSeconds)
+                {
+                    _dwellCursorDelayTimeSeconds = value;
+
+                    // Convert seconds to milliseconds for storage
+                    DwellCursorSettingsConfig.Properties.DelayTimeMs.Value = value * 1000;
+                    NotifyDwellCursorPropertyChanged();
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        public int DwellCursorSettleTimeSeconds
+        {
+            get => _dwellCursorSettleTimeSeconds;
+            set
+            {
+                if (value != _dwellCursorSettleTimeSeconds)
+                {
+                    _dwellCursorSettleTimeSeconds = value;
+                    DwellCursorSettingsConfig.Properties.SettleTimeSeconds.Value = value;
+                    NotifyDwellCursorPropertyChanged();
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        public void NotifyDwellCursorPropertyChanged([CallerMemberName] string propertyName = null)
+        {
+            OnPropertyChanged(propertyName);
+
+            var outsettings = new SndDwellCursorSettings(DwellCursorSettingsConfig);
+            var ipcMessage = new SndModuleSettings<SndDwellCursorSettings>(outsettings);
+            SendConfigMSG(ipcMessage.ToJsonString());
+            SettingsUtils.SaveSettings(DwellCursorSettingsConfig.ToJsonString(), DwellCursorSettings.ModuleName);
+        }
+
         public void RefreshEnabledState()
         {
             InitializeEnabledValues();
@@ -966,6 +1059,7 @@ namespace Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.ViewModels
             OnPropertyChanged(nameof(IsMouseHighlighterEnabled));
             OnPropertyChanged(nameof(IsMouseJumpEnabled));
             OnPropertyChanged(nameof(IsMousePointerCrosshairsEnabled));
+            OnPropertyChanged(nameof(IsDwellCursorEnabled));
         }
 
         private Func<string, int> SendConfigMSG { get; }