How to get around PowerToys update failing?

Question

1. I cannot install the newest version of PowerToys. My current version is 0.82.0, I want to install v0.85.1.

In the Settings UI (Apps -> Installed Apps), it seems as if I have both versions already - both giving me a "Setup Failed" message when trying to uninstall them.

Installing through the link to MS Store (which opens the app on device), you provided, gives me error Code: 0x8A150006.

This is the log when failing at step 2:

56C4:5530][2024-10-09T08:42:09]i001: Burn v3.14.[56C4:5530][2024-10-09T08:42:09]i001: Burn v3.14.1.8722, Windows v10.0 (Build 22621: Service Pack 0), path: C:\ProgramData\Package Cache\{228b8326-dca9-4139-88df-d5001d11b6eb}\PowerToysSetup-0.85.1-x64.exe
[56C4:5530][2024-10-09T08:42:09]i000: Initializing string variable 'InstallFolder' to value '[ProgramFiles64Folder]PowerToys'
[56C4:5530][2024-10-09T08:42:09]i000: Initializing string variable 'MsiLogFolder' to value '[LocalAppDataFolder]\Microsoft\PowerToys\'
[56C4:5530][2024-10-09T08:42:09]i000: Initializing version variable 'MinimumVersion' to value '0.0.0.0'
[56C4:5530][2024-10-09T08:42:09]i000: Initializing version variable 'TargetPowerToysVersion' to value '0.85.1'
[56C4:5530][2024-10-09T08:42:09]i000: Initializing version variable 'DetectedPowerToysVersion' to value '0.0.0.0'
[56C4:5530][2024-10-09T08:42:09]i000: Initializing version variable 'DetectedPowerToysUserVersion' to value '0.0.0.0'
[56C4:5530][2024-10-09T08:42:09]i000: Initializing version variable 'DetectedWindowsBuildNumber' to value '0'
[56C4:5530][2024-10-09T08:42:09]i009: Command Line: '"-burn.clean.room=C:\ProgramData\Package Cache\{228b8326-dca9-4139-88df-d5001d11b6eb}\PowerToysSetup-0.85.1-x64.exe" -burn.filehandle.attached=568 -burn.filehandle.self=576 /uninstall'
[56C4:5530][2024-10-09T08:42:09]i000: Setting string variable 'WixBundleLog' to value 'C:\Users\DKLPE1\AppData\Local\Temp\powertoys-bootstrapper-msi-0.85.1_20241009084209.log'
[56C4:5530][2024-10-09T08:42:09]i000: Setting string variable 'WixBundleManufacturer' to value 'Microsoft Corporation'
[56C4:BFF8][2024-10-09T08:42:09]i000: Setting numeric variable 'WixStdBALanguageId' to value 1033
[56C4:BFF8][2024-10-09T08:42:09]i000: Setting version variable 'WixBundleFileVersion' to value '0.85.1.0'
[56C4:5530][2024-10-09T08:42:09]i100: Detect begin, 3 packages
[56C4:5530][2024-10-09T08:42:09]i000: Setting version variable 'DetectedPowerToysUserVersion' to value '0.82.0.0'
[56C4:5530][2024-10-09T08:42:09]i000: Setting version variable 'DetectedPowerToysVersion' to value '0.85.1.0'
[56C4:5530][2024-10-09T08:42:09]i000: Setting string variable 'DetectedWindowsBuildNumber' to value '22621'
[56C4:5530][2024-10-09T08:42:09]i000: Registry key not found. Key = 'Software\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate\Clients\{F3017226-FE2A-4295-8BDF-00C3A9A7E4C5}'
[56C4:5530][2024-10-09T08:42:09]i000: Setting numeric variable 'HasWebView2PerUser' to value 0
[56C4:5530][2024-10-09T08:42:09]i000: Setting numeric variable 'HasWebView2PerMachine' to value 1
[56C4:5530][2024-10-09T08:42:09]i102: Detected related bundle: {75eb3a07-342e-40f8-b0a3-45fdd19ca546}, type: Upgrade, scope: PerUser, version: 0.82.0.0, operation: Non
[56C4:5530][2024-10-09T08:42:09]i052: Condition 'HasWebView2PerMachine OR HasWebView2PerUser' evaluates to true.
[56C4:5530][2024-10-09T08:42:09]i101: Detected package: TerminatePowerToys, state: Absent, cached: None
[56C4:5530][2024-10-09T08:42:09]i101: Detected package: WebView2, state: Present, cached: None
[56C4:5530][2024-10-09T08:42:09]i101: Detected package: PowerToysSetup_0.85.1_x64.msi, state: Present, cached: Complete
[56C4:5530][2024-10-09T08:42:09]i052: Condition 'MinimumVersion >= DetectedPowerToysUserVersion' evaluates to false.
[56C4:5530][2024-10-09T08:42:09]e000: PowerToys is already installed on this system for current user. We recommend first uninstalling that version before installing this one.
[56C4:5530][2024-10-09T08:42:09]e000: Error 0x81f40001: Bundle condition evaluated to false: MinimumVersion >= DetectedPowerToysUserVersion
[56C4:5530][2024-10-09T08:42:09]i199: Detect complete, result: 0x0 
[56C4:5530][2024-10-09T08:42:09]i199: Detect complete, result: 0x0

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I have posted about this issue here as well (link) - and I found this very forum from this post
(link2). Hope to get an answer :)

Answer 1

Hello Linnea Pedersen,

Thank you for posting in Q&A forum.

The error code 0x8A150006 can often be related to access permissions or conflicts during the installation process.

1. Clear the temporary files in your system. You can do this by running Disk Cleanup or manually deleting files in the %temp% folder.

2. Ensure your user account has the necessary permissions to access the %temp% folder. You can do this by navigating to the folder, right-clicking, selecting "Properties," and adjusting the security settings to grant full control to your user account

3.  Download the installer directly from the official GitHub page and try installing it manually.

I hope the information above is helpful.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to let us know.

Best Regards,

Daisy Zhou

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Answer 2

Cleaned up with Disk Cleanup.
I still get this...

... when wanting to install (from GitHub repo) or uninstall the versions which Windows claims that I already have installed