Windows Package Manager 1.30.140 Preview Ships with --ignore-unavailable Flag and Crash Fixes

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Microsoft has released Windows Package Manager v1.30.140-preview, which includes the new --ignore-unavailable flag for the winget install command, allowing batch installations to skip missing packages instead of aborting. The update also addresses a crash involving the Resume feature in non-interactive modes, corrects issues with Microsoft Store ID searches, and improves path validation for security. This version is a servicing update focused on stability rather than introducing new features, with eight commits made by six contributors. Users are encouraged to report any issues as this build is still in preview



Windows Package Manager 1.30.140 Preview Ships with --ignore-unavailable Flag and Crash Fixes

Microsoft has released Windows Package Manager v1.30.140-preview, a servicing update focused on stability and parity features. The most notable addition is the --ignore-unavailable flag for the winget install command, which allows batch installations to skip missing packages instead of aborting entirely. The update also resolves a crash involving the Resume feature in non-interactive modes, fixes Microsoft Store ID search behavior, and hardens path validation against crafted manifests.

Windows Package Manager 1.30.140 Preview Ships with --ignore-unavailable Flag and Crash Fixes @ NT Compatible