PowerToolbar 1.2.0

PowerToolbar 1.2.0

The End app action now restarts File Explorer: terminate its processes, wait for them to exit, then launch explorer.exe again.

• The Explorer tooltip and confirmation show Restart Windows Explorer. Confirmation defaults to No.
• Explorer folder windows close; the desktop and taskbar may briefly disappear during restart.
• The same executable is relaunched by its full path. If Windows has already restored the desktop shell, no additional instance is requested.
• Other applications retain termination without relaunch. Same-named executables in other folders remain excluded.
• Relaunch failures show recovery instructions. A partial termination failure does not prevent a relaunch attempt for processes that were ended.
• Application, five-language About labels, installer and release metadata remain 1.2.0 (file version 1.2.0.0).

Downloads

Asset	Use
PowerToolbar-1.2.0-Setup-x64.exe	Windows installer
PowerToolbar-1.2.0-Portable-x64.zip	Extract and run PowerToolbar.exe
SHA256SUMS.txt	SHA-256 checksums

Requires x64 Windows 10 version 1607 or newer, including Windows 11. Both packages include the MIT license and use a static runtime.

The application and installer remain unsigned. Windows may display an unknown-publisher or SmartScreen warning. The installer was compiled without executing it; installation, upgrade and uninstall remain unverified, so this package retains pre-release status.

Release x64, native placement checks and all 158 desktop assertions passed. The live File Explorer restart changed the shell process ID from 39860 to 8660; the desktop and taskbar returned and PowerToolbar stayed running. Isolated tests also verified cancellation, relaunch from the same executable path, and ordinary app termination without relaunch.

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PowerToolbar 1.1.0

PowerToolbar 1.1.0

This update brings Axinomyus styling, new application/tray icons, and a settings panel in English, Turkish, German, Ukrainian and Russian.

What's new

• Show, hide and reorder toolbar buttons; configure Windows startup and starting hidden.
• Optional app mute/unmute with an icon that follows the actual audio state.
• Optional PNG capture of the visible window content.
• Fullscreen and maximized windows stay clear. Hover at the top center and click the arrow to open controls temporarily, without resizing the window.
• Hide-to-tray persists when switching windows. Window targeting, fullscreen restoration, tooltips and resource handling are improved.

Downloads

Asset	Use
PowerToolbar-1.1.0-Setup-x64.exe	Windows installer
PowerToolbar-1.1.0-Portable-x64.zip	Extract and run PowerToolbar.exe without installation
SHA256SUMS.txt	SHA-256 checksums for the downloadable files

Requires x64 Windows 10 version 1607 or newer, including Windows 11. Both packages include the MIT license. The application uses a static runtime and does not require Python or a separate C++ redistributable.

Validation and current status

This pre-release is distributed unsigned through GitHub. Windows may display an unknown-publisher or SmartScreen warning. The installer has been compiled but has not been run; installation, upgrade and uninstall validation remain pending.

All 127 local desktop checks passed for the 1.1.0 Release build, covering window controls, fullscreen reveal, app audio, PNG capture, startup registration and all five localized About version labels. Clean-machine installation, physical mixed-DPI monitors and an actual Windows restart/login remain unverified. Microsoft Store publication is not planned for this release.

Usage notes

Capture requires the window to be fully on screen and unobscured; protected content may be blank. App audio requires an audio session, and windows in the same process share audio.

Restore a hidden toolbar from the system tray. Fullscreen controls remain hidden until explicitly opened. Windows may restrict operations on elevated or protected apps.

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1.0.0

PowerToolbar v1.0.0 - Initial Release

What's New

PowerToolbar is now available! This is the first stable release of a modern Windows toolbar application that provides quick access to essential window management functions.

Features

Window Management

• Close Window - Instantly close the active window
• Toggle Fullscreen - Switch between windowed and fullscreen modes
• Minimize Window - Minimize the active window
• Toggle Always On Top - Pin windows to stay on top
• Center Window - Center any window on your screen
• Kill All Processes - Terminate all instances of a process by name

Modern UI

• Sleek dark theme with rounded corners
• Smooth animations and transitions
• Custom tooltips with hover effects
• Layered window with transparency support
• Color-coded buttons for easy identification

Smart Features

• Auto-positioning - Automatically appears above the active window
• System Tray Integration - Minimize to tray and restore with double-click
• Minimized Mode - Compact toolbar for quick access
• Context Menu - Right-click for quick actions

Installation

1. Download PowerToolbar-Setup.exe from the releases page
2. Run the installer
3. Choose whether to start PowerToolbar with Windows (optional)
4. Launch and enjoy!

System Requirements

• Windows 10 or later
• x64 architecture

Usage

1. Launch PowerToolbar
2. The toolbar automatically appears above the active window
3. Click any button to perform the corresponding action
4. Use the minimize button (↓) to send to system tray
5. Double-click the tray icon to restore

Known Issues

None at this time. Please report any issues on the Issues page.

What's Next

Future releases may include:

• Customizable button layouts
• Keyboard shortcuts
• Theme customization
• Additional window operations

Credits

Developed by Axinomyus

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Full Changelog: This is the initial release. See the repository for the complete project history.