Windows Versions with WinGet
WinGet is a package manager for Windows developed and maintained by Microsoft. It is a command-line tool that allows you to install, update, and uninstall applications. It is similar to Chocolatey and Scoop. WinGet got it's first stable release in May 2021. It is compatible with Windows 10 version 1809 and later.
The following table shows the versions of Windows which should come with WinGet pre-installed.
| Windows Major Version | Windows Minor Version | WinGet Included? |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 23H2 | Yes |
| 11 | 22H2 | Yes |
| 11 | 21H2 | Yes |
| 10 | 22H2 | Yes |
| 10 | 21H2 | No * |
| 10 | 21H1 | No * |
| 10 | 20H2 | No * |
| 10 | 20H1 | No * |
| 10 | 19H2 | No + |
* WinGet should be installed on these versions automatically as the Desktop App Installer (App Installer) component is updated via the Microsoft Store.
+ WinGet needs to be installed manually on this version and any earlier version of Windows 10.
Installing WinGet
NinjaGet Install / Upgrade Process
NinjaGet will attempt to automatically install or update WinGet if it is not installed or is not the latest version. The methodology used to install WinGet is as follows:
- Check if WinGet is installed.
- If WinGet is installed, check if it is the latest version.
- If WinGet is not the latest version, attempt to update it via the Microsoft Store.
- If a Store update is not possible, attempt to update it via the MSIX bundle from GitHub.
- If WinGet is installed and is the latest version, do nothing.
Manual Install / Upgrade Process
If you wish to install or upgrade WinGet manually, consult Microsoft's Documentation.
Scripted Install / Upgrade Process
The following functions are imported into the documentation directly from the NinjaGet source code and can be used to install or upgrade WinGet in your own scripts. Functions are provided for Store and MSIX installations and updates.
ToDo: Add functions.