How to install winget using PowerShell (updated)

After installation or update, always verify success:

Before installing winget, let's check if it's already installed on your system. Open PowerShell as an administrator and run the following command:

Commands

start ms-windows-store://pdp/?productid=9NBLGGH4NNS1

When that didn't suffice, he turned to the most reliable method of 2026: the official Microsoft.WinGet.Client

  1. Windows 10 or later: Winget is available on Windows 10 and later versions. If you're running an earlier version of Windows, you may need to upgrade to use Winget.
  2. PowerShell 5.1 or later: You'll need PowerShell 5.1 or later installed on your system to run the installation commands.
  3. Internet connection: You'll need an active internet connection to download and install Winget.
  1. Press Windows Key + X.
  2. Select Windows PowerShell (Admin) or Terminal (Admin).

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