How to Uninstall PowerShell 7.5.3 and Upgrade to 7.5.4?

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Asked By TechyTurtle92 On

I have PowerShell 7.5.3 installed via Windows Update, but I noticed that version 7.5.4 is now available. Is there a way to uninstall the older version (7.5.3) and then install 7.5.4? I'm also seeing different version numbers like 5.1.26100.1882 and 5.1.26100.7019, can anyone clarify this?

3 Answers

Answered By KnowledgeNinja On

The different versions you're seeing relate to the Editions of PowerShell. You have PowerShell Desktop (5.1) which is built into Windows and PowerShell Core (7.5.3). The good news is that these versions can coexist without conflicts. Just to let you know, upgrading isn't always a rush; some past versions have caused issues with existing PowerShell modules, so it helps to check for known problems before jumping to 7.5.4.

Answered By HelpfulHacker57 On

You should definitely leave Windows PowerShell (version 5.1) alone because it's part of the system. To upgrade to PowerShell 7.5.4, just download it from the official documentation site. If you've installed it separately, you can uninstall 7.5.3 later if it doesn't overwrite automatically. Just make sure to follow the instructions as they are laid out there.

Answered By LeeTheGenius On

Hey! It sounds like you're seeing different architectures of PowerShell 5. Just so you know, the embedded version is crucial for Windows, so don’t touch that. I recommend using `winget` for an easy upgrade. Just run `winget upgrade` after you check the app list. It’ll handle everything for you.

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