How do you work the Always On Top tool in PowerToys?
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Tahlos
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So my friend recommended this software to me for percificatly the Always On Top tool but when I am in a tab and do Windows + Ctrl + T it doesnt do anything! I have the exact same setting as my friend has them and it works for them completely fine and i have no idea what else im suppose to do :(
Help would be appriciated!
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
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To use the Always On Top tool in PowerToys, you can follow these steps:
- Activate the Tool: Press the default shortcut
Win + Ctrl + Tto pin the active window above all other windows. If this shortcut doesn't work, ensure that PowerToys is running and that the Always On Top utility is enabled in the PowerToys settings. - Check Settings: Go to the PowerToys settings and verify that the activation shortcut is set to
Win + Ctrl + T. You can also customize this shortcut if needed. - Admin Mode: If you are trying to pin an elevated window (one that requires administrator permissions), make sure that PowerToys is also running with administrator permissions. You can do this by right-clicking the PowerToys icon and selecting "Run as administrator."
- Unpinning a Window: To unpin a window, simply press the activation shortcut again or close the pinned window.
If after checking these steps it still doesn’t work, consider restarting PowerToys or your computer to see if that resolves the issue.
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