Error: Get-AppXPackage Commandlet Not Recognized in PowerShell
When trying to run the PowerShell command Get-AppXPackage-AllUsers | ForEach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}, some users may encounter an error stating that the Get-AppXPackage commandlet is not recognized.
Cause
The Get-AppXPackage commandlet is a part of the AppX Deployment Toolkit, which is an optional feature in PowerShell. If this feature is not installed on your system, you will receive the error message when trying to use the commandlet.
Solution
To resolve this issue, you need to install the AppX Deployment Toolkit feature before running the PowerShell command. Here are the steps to do so:
- Open PowerShell as an administrator.
- Run the following command to install the AppX Deployment Toolkit feature:
- Restart your computer to complete the installation process.
- Once your computer has restarted, try running the PowerShell command again.
Install-WindowsFeature AppxDeploymentTools -OnlineAdditional Resources
For more information on the AppX Deployment Toolkit and how to use it, you can refer to the following resources: