How to Install or Update PowerShell on Windows 11

If you're a Windows user who regularly uses PowerShell, you'll want to use the latest version of the tool.

There are several ways to install or update PowerShell on Windows 11. In this article, we will look at all of them.

1. How to Install or Update PowerShell Using the Winget . Command

Windows Package Manager (or Winget) is a command line program that you can use to install applications on Windows. This eliminates the need to search the app on the web and go through the tedious installation process.

Using the Winget command is one of the simplest ways to install or update PowerShell in Windows 11. Here are the steps you can follow.

1. Click the magnifying glass on the taskbar or press Win + S to open the search menu.

2. Type Command Prompt in the search box at the top.

3. Select Run as administrator to open Command Prompt with admin rights.

4. Select Yes when the User Account Control (UAC) prompt appears.

5. Paste the following command into the console and press Enter to see all available versions of the PowerShell application.

winget search PowerShell

6. Record the ID associated with the PowerShell application that you want to receive.

7. Run the following command to install the PowerShell application.

winget install AppID

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Replace the AppID in the command above with the actual App ID noted in the last step.

Wait for Winget to download and install PowerShell on your PC and then exit the terminal window. After that, the PowerShell application will be available to use.

The Winget command also allows you to install multiple applications at once.

2. How to Install or Update PowerShell from GitHub

Another way to install or update PowerShell on Windows is to download its installer package from the GitHub website. Here's how you can do it.

1. Open your favorite web browser and navigate to GitHub's PowerShell page.

2. Select the latest PowerShell version from the GitHub page.

3. Scroll down to the Assets section and download the MSI file on your PC.

4. Open the installation package and click Next.

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5. Specify the installation directory and click Next.

6. Click Next again.

7. Check the boxes that say Enable updating PowerShell through Microsoft Update or WSUS and Use Microsoft Update when I check for updates . Then click Next.

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8. Click the Install button and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

Once you complete the steps above, you should have the latest version of PowerShell at your disposal.

3. How to Install or Update PowerShell Using the Microsoft Store

The PowerShell app is also available on the Microsoft Store. To install or update PowerShell apps using the Microsoft Store, follow these steps:

1. Open the Microsoft Store app on your PC.

2. Use the search bar at the top to find the PowerShell app on the store.

3. Click the Update button to update the PowerShell application. If you don't have the app yet, click the Install button to download it.

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If you're having trouble opening Microsoft Store apps on Windows 11, fix the problem so you can update your apps easily.

Kareem Winters

Update 07 July 2023