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Package Management in Windows: How to Use Winget (Step-by-Step)

Tired of visiting 10 different sites to download software? Learn how to use Winget, Microsoft's official package manager, to install and update everything via the terminal.

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Level: Beginner
Douglas Felipe M. Gonçalves
Updated in 2026
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Technical Summary

ToolWinget (Native to Windows)
Install Commandwinget install [name]
Update Allwinget upgrade --all
DifficultyBeginner

01.What is a Package Manager?

Instead of opening Chrome, searching for "NVIDIA drivers," entering the site, downloading the .exe, and clicking "Next" 10 times, you can simply type a single command. **Winget** is essentially the Microsoft Store in command-line form. It is safe, fast, and automates the installation of over 4,000 popular programs.

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02.1. Basic Winget Commands

Open PowerShell or CMD and try these commands:

  • winget search [name]: Searches if a program is available (e.g., winget search discord).
  • winget install [name]: Downloads and installs the program silently.
  • winget list: Shows all programs currently installed on your PC.
  • winget uninstall [name]: Removes a program cleanly.

03.2. The Magic Command: Update All

The Perfect Routine:

Once a week, open your terminal and type:
winget upgrade --all

Windows will check all your programs (Chrome, Spotify, Steam, Drivers) and update them all automatically to the safest version, without you having to open them one by one.

04.3. Winget.run: The Web Interface

If you don't like memorizing names, visit winget.run. There, you can select all the programs you want (just like filling a shopping cart) and the site will generate a single command for you to paste into your terminal. This is the fastest way to set up a freshly formatted PC.

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Written by a verified expert

Douglas Felipe M. Gonçalves

Windows Systems Specialist Voltris Optimizer Developer Advanced Technical Support

Expert in Windows system optimization with years of experience in hardware diagnostics, kernel tuning, and advanced technical support. Founder of Voltris and developer of the Voltris Optimizer.

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