microsoft/PowerToys

Update Available should launch installer

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#30,151 opened on Dec 4, 2023

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Description

Description of the new feature / enhancement

Twice now I have had 'update available' notices popping up on my screen. However, I click on these notices and nothing happens, like it does with ALL OTHER APPS. I still have no idea where to find this update after clicking on two separate 'update available' notices. Frustrating and time-consuming. Can't you make these notices have a live link to the update, or to simply start the update process?

Scenario when this would be used?

Every single time an update is available. Update-Available

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Contributor guide

Research direction
Examine the code that handles the 'Update Available' notification from the system tray or Action Center, and look for where to hook the installer launch logic.
Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
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2
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1-3 hours
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Active
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Clear
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75