Once the update finishes, WinGet will be available in your terminal.

WinGet (Windows Package Manager) is Microsoft’s official command-line tool that allows you to discover, install, upgrade, and configure applications on your PC. Instead of manually searching for .exe files and clicking through wizards, you can install apps with a single command like winget install vlc .

Look for the "Latest" release and scroll to the section.

If the Microsoft Store is blocked or unavailable, you can download the installer directly. Go to the Official WinGet GitHub Releases .

The most reliable way to get WinGet is by updating the package through the store. Visit the App Installer page on the Microsoft Store. Click Get or Update .

Use WinGet to install and manage applications | Microsoft Learn

WinGet is pre-installed on and modern versions of Windows 10 (version 1809 or later) as part of the "App Installer". Open PowerShell or Command Prompt . Type winget and press Enter . If you see a list of commands, you’re ready to go. How to Download WinGet for Windows

Download the file ending in .msixbundle (e.g., Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller_8wekyb3d8bbwe.msixbundle ). Double-click the downloaded file to run the installer.