Stable
WINDOWS · UPDATES
v1.1.5WinGET Tool
- Presents available WinGet updates in a clear list
- Only installs the updates you select
- Calls out manual and unverifiable updates openly
- Interface available in German and English
Stable release · v1.1.5
See your updates.
Keep the final say.
I built WinGET Tool because I wanted to see available application updates without working through the console every time. It checks WinGet, presents the results clearly, and only installs what you select.
Both downloads are intended for Windows x64.
Free German & English For Windows 10 & 11
Current version
WinGET Tool v1.1.5
WinGET Tool takes care of the search and the individual WinGet commands. You see what is about to happen first and get a clear result afterwards.
What it looks like
Everything important in two areas.
I did not want to build a crowded application. There is one view for updates and one for settings – that is all the tool needs for its job.
Updates
This is where the tool shows every update and special case it found. Choose the packages you want, then start the installation.
Settings
Choose the language, automatic check behavior, installation options, and package sources here.
Check
The tool queries WinGet for you and turns the result into a list that is easy to understand.
Choose
You decide which applications get updated – individually or together.
Verify
After installation, the tool checks again and shows what succeeded and where something still needs attention.
In short
What exactly is WinGet?
WinGet is Microsoft's package manager for Windows. Instead of checking every application separately, Windows can use it to identify installed apps, find available versions, and launch the appropriate installers.
Usually already included
On Windows 11 and current Windows 10 versions, WinGet is provided as part of Microsoft's App Installer.
Central package sources
WinGet compares applications with its configured sources and launches the installers provided for them.
You keep the final say
WinGet only runs commands that you or an application such as WinGET Tool explicitly start.
If WinGet is missing
Set up WinGet in a few minutes
WinGet is already installed on most supported Windows PCs. Check that first – you may not need to install anything.
- 01
Check whether WinGet is already available
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run this command. If it displays a version number, you are ready.
winget --version - 02
Install or update App Installer
If the command is not recognized, open Microsoft's official App Installer and install or update it through the Microsoft Store.
Open App Installer at Microsoft - 03
Reopen the terminal and test again
Close the terminal completely after installation, open it again, and rerun the version command. WinGET Tool can then use WinGet.
winget --version
App Installer is present, but WinGet is still not recognized?
You can manually trigger the registration documented by Microsoft. Use the command for your shell, then reopen the terminal.
PowerShell
Add-AppxPackage -RegisterByFamilyName -MainPackage Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller_8wekyb3d8bbweCommand Prompt (CMD)
powershell -NoProfile -Command "Add-AppxPackage -RegisterByFamilyName -MainPackage Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller_8wekyb3d8bbwe"Requirements
What you need
If WinGet works on your Windows PC, you are ready to go. There is no RuntimeDock account and no additional background service.
Operating system
Windows 10 or 11 · x64
Package manager
WinGet installed and working
Connection
Internet for checks and downloads
Permissions
Individual installers may request admin rights
Good to know
Why Windows may show a warning
I do not currently have a commercial code-signing certificate, so Windows may display a SmartScreen notice on first launch. Only download the tool through RuntimeDock or my linked GitHub release, and compare the SHA-256 checksum if you are unsure.
File integrityVerify your download+
Use the matching SHA-256 checksum to confirm that your downloaded file has not been changed.
Installer (.exe)
9afeb82a5472c7fb8b4d086327f43979521a592e1b3ffff0f43afc221c241488Portable (.rar)
f5e26719a9ea2bea22c887338fe056d2f41b4ca078d24741f2af700ef7345053Common questions
Answers before your first launch
Here are the questions you are most likely to have before downloading or launching the tool for the first time.
Installer or portable – which should I choose?+
I recommend the installer for everyday use. Choose the portable version if you do not want to install anything and prefer to run the tool directly from a folder.
Does the tool install every available update without asking?+
No. WinGET Tool shows the packages it found first. You decide which ones are selected and installed. Automatic checks and silent installations can also be controlled in the settings.
What do “Manual update” and “Version not verified” mean?+
“Manual update” appears when a package cannot be updated reliably through the normal WinGet route. “Version not verified” means the installation ran, but WinGet could not clearly confirm the new version afterwards. The tool reports these cases instead of pretending that everything succeeded.
Why might Windows show a SmartScreen warning?+
WinGET Tool does not currently have a commercial code-signing certificate, so Windows may display a warning even when the file came directly from RuntimeDock. If you want to verify it, compare the SHA-256 checksum in the section above the FAQ.
Does WinGET Tool require administrator rights?+
Not permanently. Some applications or installers may request administrator rights during an update. In that case, Windows displays its usual confirmation prompt.
Is WinGET Tool free?+
Yes. I provide WinGET Tool free of charge. You do not need a RuntimeDock account or a subscription.