I need to re-install Winget. I understand I need to do that through App Installer. I can't find App Installer.

Question

I'm trying to run Windows Maintenance Tool, which I've successfully used in the past. It tells me that Winget is missing. I can't seem to get App Installer to re-install Winget. Suggestions?

Answer 1

Hi Nolan,

Please see if you can install App Installer from the following link:

https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nblggh4nns1?hl=en-US&gl=IN

Answer 2

To re-install Winget, you need to ensure that the App Installer is available on your system. Here are the steps you can follow:

1. Check Microsoft Store: Open the Microsoft Store app, search for "App Installer," and see if you can install or update it from there. The App Installer is necessary for managing Winget.
2. Use PowerShell: If you cannot find the App Installer in the Microsoft Store, you can use PowerShell to register it. Open PowerShell and run the following command:

      Add-AppxPackage -Register -Path "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller_8wekyb3d8bbwe\AppInstaller.appx"
   

   (Make sure to adjust the path if necessary based on your installation.)
3. Install Winget Manually: If the above steps do not work, you can manually download the Winget installer from GitHub. Go to the winget GitHub page, find the latest release, and download the .msixbundle file to install it.
4. Verify Installation: After installation, verify that Winget is working by opening a Command Prompt or PowerShell and typing winget. You should see the version and available commands.

If you continue to have issues, make sure your Windows version is compatible with Winget (Windows 10 version 1809 or later).