[Bug] PowerToys Run crashes on startup/settings load with missing PowerDisplay.Lib in v0.98.0 #46261
Description
Microsoft PowerToys version
0.98.0
Installation method
Microsoft Store
Area(s) with issue?
PowerToys Run
Steps to reproduce
Open/start PowerToys, then the error appears.
✔️ Expected Behavior
PowerToys Run opens normally without crashing.
❌ Actual Behavior
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Additional Information
Microsoft PowerToys version
0.98.0
Installation method
(Write how you installed it: Microsoft Store / GitHub installer / winget)
Running as Admin
(Yes/No)
Area(s) with issue?
PowerToys Run / Settings
Steps to reproduce
- Launch PowerToys
- PowerToys Run reports an issue
- Crash dialog appears
Expected Behavior
PowerToys should start normally and load settings without errors.
Actual Behavior
PowerToys crashes and shows:
System.IO.FileNotFoundException: Could not load file or assembly 'PowerDisplay.Lib, Version=0.98.0.0'
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Additional Information
Attached generated log file:
C:\Users\JUANCAMILOVERGARACHI\AppData\Local\Microsoft\PowerToys\PowerToys Run\Logs\0.98.0\2026-03-18.txt
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