Type the following command to check for updates: winget search Microsoft.PowerShell

Regular updates ensure you have the latest security patches. Note that legacy versions like PowerShell 2.0 are being actively removed from Windows 11 (starting with version 24H2) to reduce security risks.

Follow these steps to update or install the latest version of PowerShell.

In Windows 11, "updating PowerShell" can refer to two different things: keeping the modern current or using PowerShell to trigger Windows Feature Updates . 1. Updating to PowerShell 7 (The Modern App)