PowerToys Not Installing on Windows 11: How to Fix It

Other background apps may hinder PowerToys installation process

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Microsoft PowerToys is an official collection of utilities and functions for advanced users. They add new advanced features not preinstalled on Windows 11.

However, many people complain about PowerToys not installing on Windows 11, making it impossible to add the features.

Why is PowerToys not installing on Windows 11?

PowerToys install stuck occurs due to many factors affecting your PC and the installation process. Some notable causes are:

Other factors can cause PowerToys cannot install on Windows 11. Nonetheless, we’ll discuss how to install it on your PC as we go further into the article.

We have a detailed guide onhow to download and use PowerToyson Windows PC.

How can I install PowerToys on Windows 11?

Before proceeding with any advanced fixes, apply the following:

If you can install the file, proceed with the following advanced troubleshooting steps:

1. Run the PowerToys installer package as an administrator

Running the PowerToys installer package as an administrator can fix any permissions issues impeding its installation.

If you have issues assigning administrator privileges to the package, read aboutwhat to do if you can’t run apps as administratorson your PC.

2. End tasks for background apps via Windows Settings

Repeat the process for all apps you want to restrict background permissions. It stops the activities of other programs that may interfere with the PowerToys installation process.

Checkways to turn off background apps in Windows 11if you have issues using the steps above.

3. Kill Setup.exe or Msiexec.exe processes in the Task Manager

Ending tasks for the MiniSearchHost will close any background search process that causes the problem.

4. Update Windows Operating System

Updating Windows fixes the bugs affecting the system’s performance and resolves compatibility issues, causing PowerToys not to install.

Read aboutfixing Windows not connecting to update serviceif the error occurs on your PC.

Alternatively, our readers can checkhow to fix This Installation Package could not be opened erroron their computers.

In conclusion, the fixes outlined above should help troubleshoot PowerToys installation problems. If you have further questions or suggestions, kindly drop them in the comments below.

PowerToys Not Installing on Windows 11: How to Fix It#

Why is PowerToys not installing on Windows 11?#

How can I install PowerToys on Windows 11?#

1. Run the PowerToys installer package as an administrator#

2. End tasks for background apps via Windows Settings#

3. Kill Setup.exe or Msiexec.exe processes in the Task Manager#

4. Update Windows Operating System#