microsoft / microsoft/PowerToys

If possible to unload some features in future version ?

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Idea-Enhancement Needs-Triage Product-Settings
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Description

### Description of the new feature / enhancement

PowerToys V0.97 is becoming more and more powerful and bringing more possibilities . New amazing features are added into the "App family".
However , the startup speed and performance seems to be lower on my computer . Whiles switching between settings in the dialogue , I have to wait 1~2 seconds.

I wonder that, PowerToys offer some many features but I don't want to own all of them. Is anyway to unload some features , such as File Locksmith, New+, Peek view, screen ruler, awake??

If no solutions on current version , is possible on future version?

### Scenario when this would be used?

I want to customize the features of PowerToys and unload unexpected features , only keep those what I need.
I expect the performance can be higher, more smooth while starting up and switching , reduce the complexity of settings dialogue .

### Supporting information

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by reviewing how PowerToys starts its utilities and builds the settings dialog, focusing on File Locksmith, New+, Peek, Screen Ruler, and Awake. Done would require a defined way to select utilities to unload and evidence that startup and settings responsiveness improve.

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Assessment

Domain
desktop, performance
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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