Install and update your software with winget
Time 6 min
Level Intermediate
Updated
winget ships with Windows 11 and recent Windows 10 builds. It downloads software from official sources.
Check winget is installed
Open Terminal and type:
winget --version
cmdIf it's missing, install App Installer from the Microsoft Store.
Search for a program
winget search vlc
cmdNote the exact Id shown, for example
VideoLAN.VLC.