Install Winget Using Powershell Updated Online

Remove-Item $output

This script checks GitHub for the latest stable Winget release, downloads the MSIX bundle, and installs it as an Appx package. Note that it requires an active internet connection and may need the Visual C++ redistributable on very old systems.

# Run as Admin
Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Force

Add-AppxPackage -Path $msix.FullName -DependencyPath "vclibs.appx"

If you get a red error saying dependencies are missing (common on Windows Server or stripped-down Windows 10 builds), you need to install the dependencies first.

For enterprise environments managing many machines, you can use PowerShell DSC: install winget using powershell updated

Configuration InstallWinget 
    Import-DscResource -ModuleName 'PSDesiredStateConfiguration'
Script InstallAppInstaller 
    GetScript =   return @ Result = $false  
    SetScript = 
        # Download and install logic from Method 2
        $url = "https://aka.ms/getwinget"
        Invoke-WebRequest -Uri $url -OutFile "$env:TEMP\winget.msixbundle"
        Add-AppxPackage -Path "$env:TEMP\winget.msixbundle"
TestScript =  return (Get-Command winget -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue) -ne $null

The simplest approach uses PowerShell to invoke the Microsoft Store’s direct link for the App Installer:

Start-Process "ms-windows-store://pdp/?ProductId=9nblggh4nns1"

This command opens the Store page for “App Installer,” where you can click “Install” or “Update.” While not fully silent, this method respects official distribution channels and requires no manual download. Remove-Item $output

To save time, here’s a master script that checks, installs, and updates Winget in one go. Save it as Update-Winget.ps1:

# Update-Winget.ps1
# Run as Administrator
Write-Host "Checking Winget status..." -ForegroundColor Cyan
try 
$currentVersion = winget --version
Write-Host "Current Winget version: $currentVersion" -ForegroundColor Green
 catch 
Write-Host "Winget not found. Installing..." -ForegroundColor Yellow
$installRequired = $true

if ($installRequired -or ($args[0] -eq "-force")) 
Write-Host "Fetching latest Winget release from GitHub..." -ForegroundColor Cyan This script checks GitHub for the latest stable
$release = Invoke-RestMethod -Uri "https://api.github.com/repos/microsoft/winget-cli/releases/latest"
$asset = $release.assets  else 
Write-Host "Winget is already at the latest version." -ForegroundColor Green

Run it as:
.\Update-Winget.ps1          # Only install if missing
.\Update-Winget.ps1 -force   # Force update even if installed


If you cannot use the Microsoft Store, install the App Installer MSIX bundle from the official GitHub releases for Windows Package Manager.
Steps:

$msixUrl = "https://github.com/microsoft/winget-cli/releases/download/v1.6.XXX/Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller_8wekyb3d8bbwe.msixbundle"
$dest = "$env:TEMP\Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller.msixbundle"
Invoke-WebRequest -Uri $msixUrl -OutFile $dest


Add-AppxPackage -Path $dest


winget --version

Troubleshooting:

Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope LocalMachine -Force

Then enable sideloading via Settings → Update & Security → For developers → Sideload apps, or use Windows management tools in enterprise environments.