How to Install Windows Package Manager on Windows 10 and 11

In the past few years, we have seen Microsoft embracing open-source technology. It started with the release ofWindows Subsystem for Linux, then Microsoft acquired GitHub, and in 2020, it released the Windows Package Manager aka the Winget tool on Windows 10 and 11. It works similarly to APT on Linux, and you can use Winget to search, install, upgrade, and remove apps in a command-line interface effortlessly. So if that interests you, learn how you can install Windows Package Manager on Windows 10 and 11.

Install Windows Package Manager (Winget) on Windows 10 and 11

Note:Besides Windows 11, the Windows Package Manager (Winget) is only supported on Windows 10 Version 1709 (October 2017) or later.

How to Use Winget on Windows 10 and 11

So this is how you can install the Windows Package Manager on Windows 10 and 11 PCs. Windows 11 users already have it installed but if you have not updated it, go ahead and do it immediately. Not only for installing packages on the go, Winget is also a nifty tool for downloading popularWindows 11 apps. Moreover, if you are facing any issues, let us know in the comments section below.

Arjun Sha

Passionate about Windows, ChromeOS, Android, security and privacy issues. Have a penchant to solve everyday computing problems.

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