How to upgrade PowerShell in Windows

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Upgrading PowerShell on Windows ensures access to new commands, enhanced security features, and better compatibility with modern scripts and tools. Whether you’re using it for system administration, automation, or development, staying up to date can make a significant difference.

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Installing PowerShell via the Microsoft Store is an easy way to upgrade or install PowerShell 7

  1. Open the Microsoft Store from the Start menu
  2. Search for “PowerShell” in the store
  3. Click Get to install the latest version of PowerShell 7
  4. The Microsoft Store will automatically handle updates, ensuring that you’re always running the latest version.

WinGet is a package manager for Windows that allows you to install and upgrade software easily. To install PowerShell 7 using WinGet, follow these steps:

  1. Open Command Prompt or PowerShell as Administrator
  2. Run the following command
Command: winget install --id Microsoft.Powershell --source winget

Using the MSI (Microsoft Installer)

  1. Go to the PowerShell GitHub releases page
  2. Download the MSI package for your system (x64 or x86)
  3. Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Once you’ve installed PowerShell 7, there are some key features and enhancements you can explore:

  • Improved Performance: PowerShell 7 runs faster, especially with large scripts
  • Enhanced Syntax: New syntactic sugar like && and || for conditional commands
  • Cross-platform Compatibility: Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

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