Windows 10: Powertoys rename

Hi, I am new to powertools for windows 10. I am trying to rename multiple files at the same time. I could rename multiple files matching a single condition. For example any file names with ñ I can replace with n. However, I need to replace ñ with n, ú with u and so on. I can search for ñ and ú using ñú however do not know how to specify the replace in a way that ñ will be replace with n and ú will be replaced by u.

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I am not able to uninstall PowerToys from my system.

Hello Kevin

I installed PowerToys via Microsoft Store. There are other ways and more information listed here, out of which I chose Microsoft Store.

However, whenever I try to uninstall it, it leads me to the Control Panel, which, as I said earlier, doesn't show PowerToys in its list. I am confused because I tried these same steps on my other Microsoft Store applications, and your steps seem to be perfectly applicable to these applications.

 

PowerToys - Tools to increase productivity in Windows

Microsoft PowerToys are a set of tools that help users increase productivity while working on Windows. Some of the tools are FancyZone, Image resizer, Powertoys Run, File Explorer tools, etc. Each one is explained one by one below.





Download Powertoys

Powertoys are sourced on Github and maintained by the community, so you can download them from their releases page or download it from the Microsoft Store. Both links below:

PowerToys work on both Windows 10 and Windows 11. It is supported on both 64-bit and ARM Platforms.

PowerToys tools

Always on Top

If you want to pin a Window on the top if several apps are open so that it remains sticky, this Powertoy will help. You can also trigger this with the Win+Ctrl+T Shortcut.

You can configure a border around a pinned app, sound when the Shortcut is used, and exclude apps in its settings.

Awake

You can use the Awake tool to ensure the computer does not sleep or turns off the screen when not in use. It is beneficial if you have a time-consuming task done by Windows so that it does not stop.

In the Settings, you can configure the Power plan and mode. For mode, you can set Inactive/Keep awake indefinitely/keep awake until time set.

Color Picker

Want to find a color on the screen? In that case, Color Picker can help. It can help you identify the color on the screen, which additionally can be copied if you require it in your desired format. To quickly open it, press Win+Shift+T. Afterward, you can move the mouse pointer on the selected pixel to show the color in HEX format. Clicking the pixel opens Window like this, explaining the color:





FancyZones

FancyZones is a multiple Windows management tool for snapping open Windows into desired layouts. This is particularly helpful if you have an ultrawide monitor and want to organize Windows. Moreover, Microsoft integrated this sort of functionality in Windows 11 through Snap layouts, but the same does not allow custom layouts, which Fancyzones allow.

You can configure shortcuts, Zone behavior, and Zone appearance in the Settings. Additionally, the other Settings include Window behaviors and layout customization.

Add-ons for File Explorer

Customers can use several File explorer add-ons to enhance the user experience. The following list describes the same.

Enable Thumbnail preview for SVG, PDF, source code files like C, gcode, etc., which are not natively supported. The Settings allow individual toggle for all kinds of supported extensions.

Image Resizer

Image Resizer, as the name suggests, allows a user to resize the Image according to his requirements.

Right-click an Image/Images in the File Explorer and select Resize Image option. You can select from Small, Medium, or Large, or choose a custom size. Click OK to complete. The resized files would be saved in the same folder.

Keyboard Manager

Keyboard Manager allows you to remap keys and shortcuts built-in into Windows.

Depending on the user’s choice, one can remap a key to a shortcut or a key to another key. Of course, there would be exceptions like Fn and shortcuts like Ctrl+Alt+Delete.

The Powertoys must be running in the background for the key mapper to work. Additionally, entering your credentials does not work on the lock screen.

Mouse Utilities

The Mouse Utilities help you to :

• Find the pointer on the screen
  
• Show a visual indicator when a button on the mouse is pressed
  
• Show Crosshair on the Mouse Pointer.
  

Power Rename

PowerRename tool helps you to rename multiple files at once using specific filters. Additionally, you can search for particular files and rename them accordingly. You can preview the file names before approving a rename and undo if you have already done a rename operation. You can also use the regular expression filter if your files have regular expressions. The rename option can be accessed using right-click Context menu in the File Explorer.

PowerToys Run

PowerToys Run is a modern, quick launcher tool that allows you to quickly search and open items/files.

You can search for Programs, Files, running processes, Calculate math, convert units, open a web page, etc., from the launcher itself. It can be invoked using the Alt+Space buttons by default.





PowerToys Run

Video Conference Mute

This tool allows you to quickly turn on or off your Camera and Microphone, used in Video conferences/meetings. If this tool is enabled, pressing Win+N keys would turn off your mic and Camera in a second.

 

New Microsoft PowerToys version 0.37.2 released for Windows 10

Source: Release Release v0.37.2 . microsoft/PowerToys . GitHub


How to Download and Install Microsoft PowerToys in Windows 10