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winget repair — repair one exact package

Invoke the registered repair operation for one exact package when that package/installer supports repair.

Risk: MediumReviewed: 2026-09-17
winget repair --id <Package.Id> -e

When to use it

Use after confirming the exact package ID with winget list and only when the application is malfunctioning but remains installed.

When not to use it

Not every installer supports repair. Do not add --force as a generic workaround and do not target an ambiguous package name.

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Continue with the same failing system

These links share the same component or repair context; they are not generic keyword suggestions.

Commandwinget upgrade — update one exact package

Upgrade one verified installed package to an available newer version while keeping the operation scoped to that exact package ID.

GuideUse WinGet to identify, repair or update an installed app without guessing the package

List the installed package first, verify its exact ID, then use repair or upgrade only when the package supports that operation.

Commandwinget list — identify an installed app

List matching installed applications, package IDs and versions before attempting an exact repair, upgrade or uninstall operation.

GuideApp not working in Windows 11: repair before reset or reinstall

For supported apps, use Repair first; Reset and reinstall are more disruptive and belong later.

GuideDesktop program will not install, update or uninstall in Windows 11

Separate a desktop installer problem from Microsoft Store/MSIX deployment, then use repair, uninstall and installer evidence in the least disruptive order.

CommandGet-AppxPackage — inspect one installed package

Read the installed AppX/MSIX package identity/version for the current user without modifying the package.