Microsoft Releases PowerToys v0.97.0 With New CursorWrap Utility
CursorWrap Adds Edge Wrapping For Mouse Navigation
Microsoft has released PowerToys version 0.97.0, introducing a new utility called CursorWrap. The feature is aimed primarily at users with multi-monitor setups, though it can also be useful on large single displays.
CursorWrap allows the mouse pointer to wrap around screen edges. Moving the cursor past the right edge of the right-most display causes it to reappear on the left edge of the left-most display. The same behavior applies to the top and bottom edges.
The utility includes several configuration options. Users can toggle CursorWrap on or off with a keyboard shortcut and disable wrapping while dragging items, preventing accidental repositioning during drag-and-drop actions. Recent improvements also limit wrapping to the outer edges of multi-monitor layouts, avoiding unexpected behavior between internal monitor boundaries.
PowerToys v0.97.0 Includes Broad Improvements Across Modules
Command Palette Sees Major Expansion
PowerToys v0.97.0 delivers a large number of updates beyond CursorWrap, with Command Palette receiving the most attention. The release adds drag-and-drop support, new navigation controls, improved result ranking, theme customization, and a built-in Remote Desktop extension. Performance and accessibility have also been improved, and the Command Palette version has been bumped to 0.8.
New Features And Fixes Across Utilities
Other notable changes include a new screenshot-freezing mode in Crop & Lock, a command-line interface for FancyZones and File Locksmith, and better handling of mixed-DPI setups. Image Resizer, PowerRename, Quick Accent, and Find My Mouse all received fixes or small feature additions.
Microsoft also continued refactoring older modules such as Mouse Without Borders and added more telemetry hooks across several tools to better understand usage patterns.
Settings And Development Changes
The Settings interface now includes a new adaptive tray icon, improved accessibility headings, and simplified internal logic. On the development side, Microsoft updated build tooling, documentation, and testing pipelines, focusing on stability and long-term maintenance.
Availability
PowerToys v0.97.0 is available now and can be installed via the built-in updater or downloaded manually from Microsoft’s release channels. Users interested in CursorWrap or Command Palette enhancements should review the new settings after updating, as many features are configurable but not enabled by default.
Ehhh… PowerToys in the past was several, separate nice tools with normal GUI. Modern PowerToys is basically one huge, bloated multitool.
I’m suprised that SysInternals is still normal – aparently Microsoft forgot to destroy it:)
I don’t remember using SysInternals when I still used Windows, but PowerToys, something which I only hear about and never used, seems like the only Microslop product that still hasn’t become garbage and there are really people who work on it and want to create something really good, even if most tools are kind of gimmicks.