How to install PowerShell 7.5.4 on Windows 11

• PowerShell 7.5.4 is the modern, cross-platform shell for Windows 11, built on .NET for better performance, faster updates, and advanced automation compared to PowerShell 5.1.
• You can install it using the MSI installer, Microsoft Store, or winget, with full integration into Windows and support for Windows, Linux, macOS, and ARM64 devices.

On Windows 11, PowerShell 7.5.4 represents the modern evolution of Microsoft’s command-line shell and scripting language, built for power users, network administrators, and developers who need advanced automation, configuration, and cross-platform management capabilities.

PowerShell 7.x is built on .NET, delivering significantly better performance, improved compatibility, and a faster innovation cycle compared to Windows PowerShell 5.1, which remains tied to the .NET Framework. This version continues Microsoft’s strategy of shipping PowerShell as a standalone, open-source application with regular feature updates, security fixes, and platform parity.

The command line tool follows two servicing tracks. Long Term Support (LTS) releases are supported for three years and are recommended for production and enterprise environments, while standard (non-LTS) releases receive shorter support but introduce new features more frequently. This model allows organizations to balance stability with innovation based on their needs.

As a cross-platform shell, PowerShell 7.5.4 runs consistently across Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows Server (2012 R2 and later), and major Linux distributions, including Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, Fedora, and Alpine, as well as macOS. ARM64 builds are also available, supporting modern Windows on ARM devices and ARM-based Linux systems.

In this guide, I’ll show you how to install PowerShell 7.5.4 using the manual installer, the Microsoft Store, and the Windows Package Manager (winget) command-line tool.

• Install PowerShell 7.5.4 on Windows 11
• Install PowerShell 7.5.4 from Microsoft Store
• Install PowerShell 7.5.4 from winget command

Install PowerShell 7.5.4 on Windows 11

To install PowerShell 7.5.4 on Windows 11, follow these steps:

1. Open PowerShell 7.5.4 on GitHub.

2. Click the PowerShell-7.5.4.0-win-x64.msi option under the “Assets” section.

   

3. Save the file on the device.

4. Double-click the downloaded file to launch the installer.

5. Click the Next button.

6. (Optional) Select the installation folder.

7. Click the Next button.

8. (Optional) Check the “Add ‘Open here’ context menu to Explorer” option.

9. (Optional) Check the “Add ‘Run with PowerShell 7 context menu’ for PowerShell files” option.

   

10. Click the Next button.

11. Check the “Enable updating PowerShell through Microsoft Update or WSUS” option.

12. Check the “Use Microsoft Update when I check for updates” option.

    

13. Click the Next button.

14. Click the Install button.

15. Click the Finish button.

Once you complete the steps, the new version of PowerShell will install on the computer. After installation, it’ll be available from the Start menu, the desktop, and the File Explorer right-click context menu. 

Install PowerShell 7.5.4 from Microsoft Store

To install PowerShell 7.5.4 through the Microsoft Store, follow these steps:

1. Open the Microsoft Store on the web.

2. Click the View in Store button for PowerShell 7.5.4.

3. Click the Get button from the Microsoft Store.

   

After you complete the steps, you can click the Launch button or open the app from the Start menu to start using PowerShell.

Install PowerShell 7.5.4 from winget command

To install PowerShell 7.5.4 quickly with the winget command, follow these steps:

1. Open Start.

2. Search for Command Prompt, right-click the top result, and select the Run as administrator option.

3. Type the following command to install PowerShell 7.5.4 on Windows 11 with winget and press Enter:

   winget install --id Microsoft.PowerShell

   

Once you complete the steps, the Windows Package Manager will download and install the latest version of PowerShell on your computer.

These instructions focus on Windows 11 but should also work to install the new version of PowerShell on Windows 10. To learn more about PowerShell, check out this Microsoft documentation website.

Update January 13, 2026: This guide has been updated to ensure accuracy and reflect changes to the process.