Three essential PowerToys options you're forgetting to configure on Windows 11

On Windows 11, before starting to use any of the PowerToys features, make sure to turn on the option to run the app as administrator, configure a settings backup, and enable the option to receive experimental features. Here's how.

August 24, 2023 · 1 min · 66 words · Nicholas Bowen

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OnWindows 11, adding PowerToys to your installation can enhance the experience with additional features.

As a result, turning on the feature will allow PowerToys to work as expected in specific scenarios.

PowerToys general settings

PowerToys general settings

Experimental

Microsoft is always trying new features to enhance the experience of the operating system.

Always run as administrator

PowerToys backup option

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Allow experimentation with new features

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