Here is a quick Pro tip on how you can update all applications on a Windows machines with two simple commands.
OPTION 1:
1. Click on the "START" button and type "CMD" and choose "RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR"
2. Type winget upgrade
This will list all your applications, their current version, and available versions.
3. Now upgrade all outdated applications by typing winget upgrade --all
You'll start to see the update process run for all your applications.
OPTION 2:
PowerShell Script
Here is a PowerShell script that consolidates the previously listed commands. This script can be utilized for deployment via your RMM tool.
NOTE: requires elevated privileges
Download PowerShell script here
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I just went to Winget and it kind of told me to update all from admin PowerShell, skip to the chase. How did I activate telepathy… lol. I am a Linux guy, so using winget is fresh air to me. Give me terminal and deep system access! Good article. Cheers, mate.
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