Windows Package Manager 1.28.240 released

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Microsoft has released Windows Package Manager version 1.28.240, which introduces features primarily beneficial for power users managing installations. A notable addition is the source edit command, allowing users to toggle the state of sources to streamline searches and reduce clutter. The update also includes an experimental listDetails option that provides detailed output for installed packages, aiding in conflict resolution and upgrades. Furthermore, improvements have been made to logging and portable packages, ensuring better stability and efficient disk space usage during routine maintenance tasks



Windows Package Manager 1.28.240 released

Microsoft has pushed out Windows Package Manager version 1.28.240, bringing specific tweaks that matter more for power users managing their installations than the average casual desktop owner. The standout addition is the source edit command, which lets you toggle between explicit and implicit states so your searches avoid sifting through unnecessary registries. There is also an experimental listDetails option that swaps the standard table view for verbose show-like output, giving you critical data on publishers and local identifiers when debugging conflicts or upgrades. Under the hood, portable packages now handle directory separators correctly regardless of manifest conventions, while new logging limits prevent your disk from filling up with excessive diagnostic noise over time.

Windows Package Manager 1.28.240 released @ NT Compatible