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![winget install wingetcreate](.github/images/WingetInstall.gif)

If you are new to the Windows Package Manager, you might want to [Explore the Windows Package Manager tool](https://docs.microsoft.com/learn/modules/explore-windows-package-manager-tool/?WT.mc_id=AZ-MVP-5004737). The client has access to packages from two default sources. The first is "msstore" the Microsoft Store (free Apps rated "e" for everyone). The second is "winget" the [WinGet community repository](https://github.com/microsoft/winget-pkgs).
If you are new to the Windows Package Manager, you might want to [Explore the Windows Package Manager tool](https://docs.microsoft.com/learn/modules/explore-windows-package-manager-tool/?WT.mc_id=AZ-MVP-5004737). The client has access to packages from two default sources. The first is "msstore" the Microsoft Store (free-of-charge Apps rated "E" for Everyone). The second is "winget" the [WinGet community repository](https://github.com/microsoft/winget-pkgs).

> [!NOTE]
> Group policy may be configured and modify configured sources. Run `winget --info` to see any configured policies.

## Installing The Client

> [!NOTE]
> The client requires Windows 10 1809 (build 17763) or later at this time. Windows Server 2019 is not supported as the Microsoft Store is not available nor are updated dependencies. It may be possible to install on Windows Server 2022, this should be considered experimental (not supported) and requires dependencies to be manually installed as well.
> The client requires either Windows 10 1809 (build 17763), Windows 11 (any version), Windows Server 2025, or later at this time.

### Microsoft Store [Recommended]

The client is distributed within the [App Installer](https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nblggh4nns1) package.

### Other Official Methods

* (GitHub) The same Microsoft Store package is or will be made available via our [Releases](https://github.com/microsoft/winget-cli/releases). Note that installing this package will give you the WinGet client, but it will not enable automatic updates from the Microsoft Store if you have not joined the Windows Package Manager Insider program.

> [!NOTE]
> You may need to install the [VC++ v14 Desktop Framework Package](https://docs.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/cpp/c-runtime-packages-desktop-bridge#how-to-install-and-update-desktop-framework-packages).
> This should only be necessary on older builds of Windows 10 and only if you get an error about missing framework packages.

* (PowerShellGet) Run `Install-Module -Name Microsoft.WinGet.Client` in PowerShell.

### Development Releases

There are a few methods to get development releases:
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Once you have received the updated App Installer from the Microsoft Store you should be able to execute `winget features` to see experimental features. Some users have reported [issues](https://github.com/microsoft/winget-cli/issues/210) with the client not being on their PATH.

### Manually Update

The same Microsoft Store package will be made available via our [Releases](https://github.com/microsoft/winget-cli/releases). Note that installing this package will give you the WinGet client, but it will not enable automatic updates from the Microsoft Store if you have not joined the Windows Package Manager Insider program.

> [!NOTE]
> You may need to install the [VC++ v14 Desktop Framework Package](https://docs.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/cpp/c-runtime-packages-desktop-bridge#how-to-install-and-update-desktop-framework-packages).
> This should only be necessary on older builds of Windows 10 and only if you get an error about missing framework packages.

### Troubleshooting

Please read our [troubleshooting guide](/doc/troubleshooting/README.md).
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The plan for delivering the next Windows Package Manager release is described and included in our [discussions](https://github.com/microsoft/winget-cli/discussions/2063), and will be updated as the project proceeds.

## Overview of the Windows Package Manager
## Overview of the Windows Package Manager

The **Windows Package Manager** is a tool designed to help you quickly and easily discover and install those packages that make your PC environment special. By using the **Windows Package Manager**, from one command, you can install your favorite packages:
The **Windows Package Manager** is a tool designed to help you quickly and easily discover and install those packages that make your PC environment special. By using the **Windows Package Manager**, from one command, you can install your favorite packages:

`winget install <package>`

## Overview

### Client Repository

This winget-cli repository includes the source code designed to build the client. You are encouraged to participate in the development of this client. We have plenty of backlog features in our [Issues](https://github.com/microsoft/winget-cli/issues?q=is%3Aopen+is%3Aissue+milestone%3ABacklog-Client). You can upvote the ones you want, add more, or even [get started on one.](https://github.com/orgs/microsoft/projects/137)
This winget-cli repository includes the source code designed to build the client. You are encouraged to participate in the development of this client. We have plenty of backlog features in our [Issues](https://github.com/microsoft/winget-cli/issues?q=is%3Aopen+is%3Aissue+milestone%3ABacklog-Client). You can upvote the ones you want, add more, or even [get started on one.](https://github.com/orgs/microsoft/projects/137)

### Sources

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## Contributing

This project welcomes contributions and suggestions. Most contributions require you to agree to a
This project welcomes contributions and suggestions. Most contributions require you to agree to a
Contributor License Agreement (CLA) declaring that you have the right to, and do, actually grant us the rights to use your contribution. For details, visit https://cla.opensource.microsoft.com. More
information is available in our [CONTRIBUTING.md](/CONTRIBUTING.md) file.

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**Windows 10**: Go to `Start`, then select `Settings` > `Privacy` > `Diagnostics & feedback`, and select `Required diagnostic data`.

See the [privacy statement](PRIVACY.md) for more details.