Automate Your Windows Updates

Running updates manually is a chore. Here is a set-and-forget solution to keep your Windows apps up to date using Winget and Task Scheduler.

Takes about 5 minutes to set up.

Step 1: Create the PowerShell Script

We need a script that runs the update command silently.

1. Create a folder C:\scripts (or any location you prefer).
2. Create a new file named weekly-update.ps1.
3. Paste the following code inside:

Start-Process winget -ArgumentList "upgrade --all --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements" -Verb RunAs -Wait

What this does:

• --silent: Runs without popping up windows for every app.
• --accept-package-agreements: Auto-accepts licenses.
• -Verb RunAs: Ensures it runs with Administrator privileges.
• -Wait: Waits for the process to finish.

Step 2: Schedule the Task

Now, let's make Windows run this script automatically.

1. Press Win + R, type taskschd.msc, and hit Enter to open Task Scheduler.
2. Click Create Task (on the right pane).

General Tab

• Name: Weekly Winget Update
• Security Options: Check Run with highest privileges (Crucial!).
• Configure for: Windows 10 or 11.

Triggers Tab

• Click New.
• Begin the task: On a schedule.
• Settings: Select Weekly.
• Choose a day and time (e.g., Sunday at 3:00 AM).
• Make sure Enabled is checked.

Actions Tab

• Click New.
• Action: Start a program.
• Program/script: powershell.exe
• Add arguments: -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "C:\scripts\weekly-update.ps1"
• Start in: C:\scripts

Conditions Tab (Optional)

• Power: Uncheck "Start the task only if the computer is on AC power" if you want it to run on laptops even when unplugged.

Settings Tab

• Check Run task as soon as possible after a scheduled start is missed. This ensures you get updated even if your PC was off at 3 AM.

That's It!

Now, every week at your chosen time, Windows will silently check for updates and install them. You won't have to lift a finger.