Install_WinGet(Windows_Package_Manager)_on_Windows_LTSC.md

Install WinGet (Windows Package Manager) on Windows 10/11 LTSC

This guide describes several methods to install WinGet (Windows Package Manager) on Windows 10/11 LTSC.

✅ Tested working on Windows 10/11 LTSC Recommended minimum build: 22H2 Requires Administrator Rights

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✅ Requirements

• Windows 10 / 11 LTSC (22H2 recommended)
• Administrator privileges
• Internet access (for Method 1)

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✅ Method 1 — Install via Microsoft Store

This is the simplest method.

1. Reset and initialize Microsoft Store:

   • Press Win + R
   • Paste and run:

     wsreset -i
     

2. Launch Store page directly:

   • Press Win + R
   • Paste and run:

     ms-windows-store://pdp?&productid=9nblggh4nns1
     

3. Install App Installer from Microsoft Store.

If the Store fails to install dependencies, use Method 2 or 3.

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✅ Method 2 — Install via GitHub Releases

Manual installation directly from the Microsoft winget‑cli repository.

1. Download the following from the winget GitHub releases:

   • DesktopAppInstaller_Dependencies.zip
   • *_License1.xml
   • Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller_*.msixbundle

   👉 https://github.com/microsoft/winget-cli/releases

2. Extract DesktopAppInstaller_Dependencies.zip.

   • Copy all files from both x86 and x64 folders into one folder.

3. Install dependencies:

   Add-AppxPackage Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00_14.0.*_x86.appx
   Add-AppxPackage Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00_14.0.*_x64.appx
   Add-AppxPackage Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.UWPDesktop_14.0.*_x86.appx
   Add-AppxPackage Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.UWPDesktop_14.0.*_x64.appx
   Add-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.1.8_*_x86.appx
   Add-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.1.8_*_x64.appx

4. Install main package:

   Add-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online -PackagePath Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller.Msixbundle -LicensePath *_License1.xml

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✅ Method 3 — Install via Microsoft Store Link Generator

Useful when Store fails or is unavailable.

1. Open any Windows Store link generator:

   • https://store.rg-adguard.net/
   • https://msft-store.tplant.com.au/

2. Enter this link:

   https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nblggh4nns1
   

   Or use one of these identifiers:

   Field	Value
   LegacyWindowsStoreProductId	af95a600-99a8-4161-9736-448c60b83f29
   LegacyWindowsPhoneProductId	199c15cd-11cc-42bc-99de-619509297b5e
   XboxTitleId	1967595234
   ProductID	9NBLGGH4NNS1
   PackageFamilyName	Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller_8wekyb3d8bbwe

3. Download the following packages (x64 + x86):

   • Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00_14.0.*_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe.Appx
   • Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00_14.0.*_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe.Appx
   • Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.UWPDesktop_14.0.*_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe.Appx
   • Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.UWPDesktop_14.0.*_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe.Appx
   • Microsoft.UI.Xaml.2.8_8.*_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe.Appx
   • Microsoft.UI.Xaml.2.8_8.*_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe.Appx
   • Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.1.8_*_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe.Msix
   • Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.1.8_*_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe.Msix
   • Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller.Msixbundle

   * means version numbers may change in future releases.

4. Download License1.xml from winget GitHub releases. 👉 https://github.com/microsoft/winget-cli/releases

5. Install packages:

   Add-AppxPackage Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00_14.0.33519.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe.Appx
   Add-AppxPackage Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00_14.0.33519.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe.Appx
   Add-AppxPackage Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.UWPDesktop_14.0.33728.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe.Appx
   Add-AppxPackage Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.UWPDesktop_14.0.33728.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe.Appx
   Add-AppxPackage Microsoft.UI.Xaml.2.8_8.2501.31001.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe.Appx
   Add-AppxPackage Microsoft.UI.Xaml.2.8_8.2501.31001.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe.Appx
   Add-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.1.8_8000.642.119.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe.Msix
   Add-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.1.8_8000.642.119.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe.Msix
   Add-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online -PackagePath Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller.Msixbundle -LicensePath *Winget*_License1.xml

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✅ Verification

After installation, confirm WinGet works:

winget --version

You should see a version number (e.g., v1.x.x).

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✅ Notes

• WinGet updates via Microsoft Store, so dependencies may change.
• LTSC systems may require additional AppX frameworks.
• Use Method 2/3 when Store is unavailable.

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✅ Uninstall

Remove Desktop App Installer:

Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller | Remove-AppxPackage

Alternatively, install choco or do both.

Recommendation to run after you install winget

winget update
winget install Microsoft.DotNet.AspNetCore.9
winget install Microsoft.DotNet.DesktopRuntime.9
winget install Microsoft.DotNet.Runtime.9
winget install Microsoft.DotNet.SDK.9
winget install Microsoft.DotNet.AspNetCore.5
winget install Microsoft.DotNet.DesktopRuntime.5
winget install Microsoft.DotNet.Runtime.5
winget install Microsoft.DotNet.SDK.5
winget install Microsoft.DotNet.AspNetCore.3_1
winget install Microsoft.DotNet.DesktopRuntime.3_1
winget install Microsoft.DotNet.Runtime.3_1
winget install Microsoft.DotNet.SDK.3_1
winget install Microsoft.VCRedist.2005.x86
winget install Microsoft.VCRedist.2005.x64
winget install Microsoft.VCRedist.2008.x86
winget install Microsoft.VCRedist.2008.x64
winget install Microsoft.VCRedist.2010.x86
winget install Microsoft.VCRedist.2010.x64
winget install Microsoft.VCRedist.2012.x86
winget install Microsoft.VCRedist.2012.x64
winget install Microsoft.VCRedist.2013.x86
winget install Microsoft.VCRedist.2013.x64
winget install Microsoft.VCRedist.2015+.x86
winget install Microsoft.VCRedist.2015+.x64
winget install Microsoft.DirectX