Does anyone know when PowerShell 7.6.3 will become available through Windows Update? The Microsoft Update Catalog currently only shows preview builds, while our systems are still running PowerShell 7.5.5. We would prefer to update through Microsoft's update channel instead of deploying a separate installer package, if possible.
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Be careful about treating this like a normal update. Moving between minor PowerShell versions can include breaking changes, and the .NET dependency may change too. It may be safer to test the new version against your scripts before rolling it out broadly. The catalog entries are installer packages deployed through the update system, not special in-place update packages.
If you need a predictable rollout, you can schedule installation of the latest MSI package instead of waiting for Windows Update. The MSIX version is another option, but that generally relies on Store-style update management, which may not work well on servers without Store components.
PowerShell releases can take a while to appear because they’re distributed as optional updates rather than following the normal monthly patch schedule. Microsoft says publication may take up to around two weeks after a release, and some versions might not be published through that channel at all. The Update Catalog is the best place to check the current status.
PowerShell can notify you when a newer version is available unless update notifications are disabled. MSI installations can receive PowerShell through Windows Update when that channel is enabled, while MSIX installations are updated through the Microsoft Store mechanism.
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