winget-install

3.2.0

Downloads and installs the latest version of winget and its dependencies. Updates the PATH variable if needed.

This script is designed to be straightforward and easy to use, removing the hassle of manually downloading, installing, and configuring winget. To make the newly installed winget available for use, a system reboot may be required after running the script.

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Downloads and installs the latest version of winget and its dependencies. Updates the PATH variable if needed.

This script is designed to be straightforward and easy to use, removing the hassle of manually downloading, installing, and configuring winget. To make the newly installed winget available for use, a system reboot may be required after running the script.

This function should be run with administrative privileges.
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Installation Options

Copy and Paste the following command to install this package using PowerShellGet More Info

Install-Script -Name winget-install -RequiredVersion 3.2.0

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Package Details

Author(s)

  • asheroto 1ckov MisterZeus ChrisTitusTech uffemcev

Tags

PowerShell Windows winget win get install installer fix script setup

Functions

Get-TempFolder Get-OSInfo Get-GitHubRelease CheckForUpdate UpdateSelf Write-Section Get-WingetDownloadUrl Get-WingetStatus Update-PathEnvironmentVariable Handle-Error Cleanup Install-Prerequisite Get-DomainFromUrl Get-CurrentProcessModuleName ExitWithDelay Import-GlobalVariable

Dependencies

This script has no dependencies.

Release Notes

[Version 0.0.1] - Initial Release.
[Version 0.0.2] - Implemented function to get the latest version of winget and its license.
[Version 0.0.3] - Signed file for PSGallery.
[Version 0.0.4] - Changed URI to grab latest release instead of releases and preleases.
[Version 0.0.5] - Updated version number of dependencies.
[Version 1.0.0] - Major refactor code, see release notes for more information.
[Version 1.0.1] - Fixed minor bug where version 2.8 was hardcoded in URL.
[Version 1.0.2] - Hardcoded UI Xaml version 2.8.4 as a failsafe in case the API fails. Added CheckForUpdates, Version, Help functions. Various bug fixes.
[Version 1.0.3] - Added error message to catch block. Fixed bug where appx package was not being installed.
[Version 1.0.4] - MisterZeus optimized code for readability.
[Version 2.0.0] - Major refactor. Reverted to UI.Xaml 2.7.3 for stability. Adjusted script to fix install issues due to winget changes (thank you ChrisTitusTech). Added in all architecture support.
[Version 2.0.1] - Renamed repo and URL references from winget-installer to winget-install. Added extra space after the last line of output.
[Version 2.0.2] - Adjusted CheckForUpdates to include Install-Script instructions and extra spacing.
[Version 2.1.0] - Added alternate method/URL for dependencies in case the main URL is down. Fixed licensing issue when winget is installed on Server 2022.
[Version 2.1.1] - Switched primary/alternate methods. Added Cleanup function to avoid errors when cleaning up temp files. Added output of URL for alternate method. Suppressed Add-AppxProvisionedPackage output. Improved success message. Improved verbiage. Improve PS script comments. Added check if the URL is empty. Moved display of URL beneath the check.
[Version 3.0.0] - Major changes. Added OS version detection checks - detects OS version, release ID, ensures compatibility. Forces older file installation for Server 2022 to avoid issues after installing. Added DebugMode, DisableCleanup, Force. Renamed CheckForUpdates to CheckForUpdate. Improved output. Improved error handling. Improved comments. Improved code readability. Moved CheckForUpdate into function. Added PowerShellGalleryName. Renamed Get-OSVersion to Get-OSInfo. Moved architecture detection into Get-OSInfo. Renamed Get-NewestLink to Get-WingetDownloadUrl. Have Get-WingetDownloadUrl not get preview releases.
[Version 3.0.1] - Updated Get-OSInfo function to fix issues when used on non-English systems. Improved error handling of "resources in use" error.
[Version 3.0.2] - Added winget registration command for Windows 10 machines.
[Version 3.1.0] - Added support for one-line installation with irm and iex compatible with $Force session variable. Added UpdateSelf command to automatically update the script to the latest version. Created short URL asheroto.com/winget.
[Version 3.1.1] - Changed winget register command to run on all OS versions.
[Version 3.2.0] - Added -ForceClose logic to relaunch the script in conhost.exe and automatically end active processes associated with winget that could interfere with the installation. Improved verbiage on winget already installed.

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Version History

Version Downloads Last updated
4.0.5 2,478 4/29/2024
4.0.4 29,741 3/6/2024
4.0.3 1,751 2/29/2024
4.0.2 5,207 2/15/2024
4.0.1 12,057 1/30/2024
4.0.0 56 1/30/2024
3.2.6 119,372 1/4/2024
3.2.5 124,090 12/15/2023
3.2.4 301,285 11/6/2023
3.2.3 120,578 10/29/2023
3.2.2 14,613 10/23/2023
3.2.1 9 10/23/2023
3.2.0 (current version) 11 10/23/2023
3.1.1 10,469 10/16/2023
3.1.0 9 10/16/2023
3.0.2 56 10/16/2023
3.0.1 8,047 9/25/2023
3.0.0 15,787 8/23/2023
2.1.0 3,433 8/17/2023
2.0.2 5,410 8/1/2023
2.0.1 16 8/1/2023
2.0.0 18 8/1/2023
1.0.4 17,439 6/28/2023
1.0.3 4,076 6/20/2023
1.0.2 104 6/20/2023
1.0.1 1,309 6/17/2023
1.0.0 25 6/17/2023
0.0.4 73,404 7/2/2022
0.0.3 27 7/1/2022
0.0.2 23 7/1/2022
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