Microsoft has released a new version of PowerToys 0.94, which includes important updates to enhance the Windows experience. The primary focus of this release is to fix an issue that had been blocking installations due to a vcruntime dependency error. This patch update, specifically version 0.94.2, resolves the "Failed to load SilentFilesInUseBAFunction.dll (0x8007007e)" error and enables successful installs from GitHub, winget, or the Microsoft Store. With this fix in place, users can now seamlessly download and install PowerToys without encountering previous installation issues.

PowerToys 0.94.2 released

Microsoft has released a new version of PowerToys 0.94, which is a collection of powerful utilities designed to enhance the Windows experience and simplify various everyday tasks.

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This latest release is primarily a patch update, specifically addressing an issue that had been hindering installations for some users. In particular, a critical dependency error related to the vcruntime had been causing problems, resulting in failed installations when attempting to download PowerToys from GitHub or through the Microsoft Store using winget.

Luckily, the developers have fixed this problem in version 0.94.2, allowing users to install PowerToys successfully without running into the "Failed to load SilentFilesInUseBAFunction.dll (0x8007007e)" error that used

With this patch release, users can once again seamlessly download and install PowerToys from their preferred platforms, including GitHub, winget, and the Microsoft Store. This update underscores Microsoft's commitment to addressing user concerns and continuously improving the overall performance of PowerToys.

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