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How to Use the winget Command to Update Applications on Your Windows PC

Microsoft has been making Windows more powerful for power users and IT pros, and one of the most useful tools they’ve introduced is winget — the Windows Package Manager.

With winget, you can install, upgrade, and manage software from the command line without manually visiting each website.
If you want to keep your apps up to date quickly and easily, here’s how.

✅ What Is winget?

winget is a command-line tool built into modern versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11.
It allows you to:

  • Install apps from a trusted repository,

  • Upgrade existing apps,

  • Search for software packages,

  • Automate your setup and updates.

No more hunting down installers — you can handle updates in seconds.

🔧 How to Check If You Have winget Installed

Most Windows 11 PCs and recent Windows 10 builds include it by default.
To check:

  1. Press Win + S and type cmd (or open PowerShell).

  2. Type: winget –version

  3. If you see a version number, you’re ready to go.

  4. If not, install it by grabbing the App Installer package from the Microsoft Store.

🚀 Updating Applications with winget

Updating apps is simple. Here are the commands you need:

1️⃣ See What Apps Can Be Upgraded

Open Command Prompt or PowerShell and run: winget upgrade

This will show a list of all installed apps that have updates available.

2️⃣ Upgrade a Specific App

If you want to update one app, use: winget upgrade Google.Chrome

3️⃣ Upgrade Everything at Once

Want to update all apps in one shot? Just run: winget upgrade –all

💡 Pro Tips

  • Run Command Prompt or PowerShell as Administrator to avoid permission issues.

  • Add --silent to avoid prompts: winget upgrade –all –silent

Combine with Task Scheduler or a script to automate updates regularly.

🎯 Why Use winget?

✅ Saves time by updating everything at once.
✅ Reduces security risks by keeping software current.
✅ Perfect for IT admins managing multiple PCs.

✨ Final Thoughts

Keeping your software up to date has never been easier.
With winget, you can skip the endless clicking and let Windows do the heavy lifting.
Next time you think about updates, just open your terminal and type: winget upgrade –all

…and enjoy a fully updated PC in minutes.

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