To install Windows Package Manager (winget) using PowerShell, you can use the official Microsoft installation script or download the bundle directly from GitHub. This report outlines the most efficient "hot" methods to get it running immediately. Method 1: The Fast Microsoft Store Script (Recommended)

Once the installation finishes, try running winget again. If it still doesn't work, you may need to install the necessary dependencies, specifically the Microsoft UI Xaml framework.

  1. Windows 10 or later (version 2004 or later recommended)
  2. PowerShell 5.1 or later (you can check your PowerShell version by running Get-Host in PowerShell)

This command may take a few minutes to complete.

$url = "https://aka.ms/getwinget" $file = "$env:TEMP\winget.msixbundle" Invoke-WebRequest -Uri $url -OutFile $file Add-AppxPackage $file Remove-Item $file Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Method 2: Using the WinGet PowerShell Module

This resets the Windows Package Manager registry and forces Windows to re-download Winget during the next maintenance window.