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Description

Microsoft PowerToys version

0.95.1

Installation method

PowerToys auto-update

Area(s) with issue?

PowerToys Run

Steps to reproduce

included a screenshot. ive got this message repeatedly and have no idea what to do. im not even sure what exactly is crashing??

✔️ Expected Behavior

no error message?

❌ Actual Behavior

got this message

powertoys run ran into an issue
file bug report...

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Screenshot 2026-07-04 125716.png

Additional Information

Windows 11(?) i honestly have lost track of what windows is current. but its current.

Other Software

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First steps

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reviewing the attached screenshot and the PowerToys Run bug report details for version 0.95.1 on Windows 11. Reproduce the repeated error after auto-update and identify the crashing component; done means the cause is confirmed and the error no longer recurs.

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Assessment

Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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