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Fancy Zones not working on Poweryoys startup #46519

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Microsoft PowerToys version

v0.98.0

Installation method

PowerToys auto-update

Area(s) with issue?

FancyZones

Steps to reproduce

  • Launch Power Toys as admin automatically from PC startup.
  • Hold shift to view designated zones
  • Zones do not display, and window does not snap to zone.
  • Relaunch Power Toys or Disable+Enable Fanzy Zones in settings
  • Zones now work correctly

✔️ Expected Behavior

Zones work upon Power Toys launch upon startup of PC.

❌ Actual Behavior

Zones do not work upon PC launch

Upload Bug Report ZIP-file

PowerToysReport_2026-03-26-09-35-39.zip

Additional Information

Windows 11 Education, 10.0.26200 Build 26200
.NET Version: 8.0.25.26112
System Language: English
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Running in admin

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