Location in Start Menu

[Cmdr-Keene]

Summary of the new feature/enhancement

Since there is only one item contained inside the folder, could PowerToys app be promoted to a top level entry in the Start menu programs list (similar to say, PowerPoint or any app installed from the Store)?

Current State:

Proposed technical implementation details (optional)

Remove /PowerToys directory from the Start menu shortcut location during installation.

[crutkas]

Agreed. This could be an easy community grab too

[eduardodextil]

Hi, am also working on this issue, am having difficulties locating the file responsible for path directory for the PowerToys.exe.

Any pointers??
Thanks.

[crutkas]

would be in one of the wix installer files. if i licked my thumb, a file in here: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/tree/master/installer/PowerToysSetup

[eduardodextil]

Ok,
Thank you for the guide.
I will like to have this issue assigned to me.

[enricogior]

@eduardodextil
when working on this keep also in mind we have this issue #1801
In particular check this comment #1801 (comment)
Thanks.

[eduardodextil]

Hi, I have committed my changes, but I am having issues creating a pull request. I was trying to create one for just this issue.
Any pointers??

I also tested by changes and it works

[crutkas]

From your fork on github, you'll see something like this: (this is terminal but same idea)

Click, that, point against master, and select correct branch on your side

[enricogior]

Fixed in v.0.17 https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases

[Jay-o-Way]

Not fixed.

[Jay-o-Way]

XOR #10276

[crutkas]

Open a new issue if this is a regression please