Step 1: Check the current version.
Open Microsoft PowerShell and use the $PSVersionTable.PSVersion command to specify what version we are using.
Step 2: Looking for a newer version PowerShell using WinGet.
Find the latest version of PowerShell using the Windows WinGet Package Manager by typing the command winget search Microsoft.PowerShell
Step 3: installing a newer version PowerShell using WinGet.
Enter the command winget install --id Microsoft.PowerShell --source winget and after confirmation the installation will start:
During installation, a window may pop up telling you to make changes to your computer and an installer window:
After a successful installation, we will receive confirmation feedback from WinGet:
Since PowerShell version 7 it installs separately, from now it is visible as a separate app in the start menu:
After launch, we should also see the version of PowerShell in use:
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