How to use Windows Package Manager to install apps and programs

The Windows Package Manager is an extremely efficient way to install software. Here's how to get started.

There are no shortage of methods to get applications installed on Windows 10 but one of the latest, and as yet still in development, is the Windows Package Manager. Similar to Linux, it's a tool that allows for streamlined installations using the command line.

If you're interested in taking it for a spin, here's how you do it.

Installing Windows Package Manager

The first thing to do is to make sure you have Windows Package Manager installed on your PC. It's not particularly difficult but there are some prerequisites you need to meet.

For this guide, we're going to assume you have it installed and ready to go, but if you need assistance getting set up our full guide can help.

How to use Windows Package Manager to install apps

Once installed, you can use Windows Package Manager from within Command Prompt, Windows PowerShell or PowerShell 7, and also using any of these shel... http://feeds.windowscentral.com/~r/wmexperts/~3/h-72e-ZJDD4/how-use-windows-package-manager-install-apps

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