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Microsoft WinGet Overview

What

Microsoft Windows Package Manager, known as WinGet, is a tool that simplifies discovering, installing, upgrading, and configuring software packages on Windows 10 and 11. It operates through a command-line interface, enabling efficient software management. Integrating WinGet with FileWave allows administrators to leverage WinGet's capabilities within the FileWave ecosystem, enhancing software deployment and management across Windows devices. This integration streamlines IT operations, reduces manual effort, and ensures consistent software configurations across all managed Windows devices.

Note that FileWave 15.4 or later is required.

When/Why

Deploying applications available via Microsoft Winget was already possible using FileWave, but it originally required script manipulation and some steps to set up properly. FileWave 15.4 introduces a much simpler way to deploy applications to Windows devices.

How

Welcome to the new WinGet Fileset: A new search assistant allows you to create a WinGet Fileset by searching for the name of the application you want to deploy.

  • WinGet will be automatically installed or updated if required
  • With FileWave 15.4.0, the most recent package will always be installed at initial deployment
  • You can define if the package will be upgraded at verify if a new version is available
  • You can define if the package will be uninstalled if the association is removed - in case the package allows silent uninstallation

To get started just follow these steps: