Install-WinGetPackage downloads installer even when package is up-to-date

[stevenwdv]

Relevant area(s)

WinGet CLI, PowerShell Module

Relevant command(s)

No response

Brief description of your issue

Install-WinGetPackage downloads the package installer for the package, even when the package is already up-to-date. winget install does not do this.

Steps to reproduce

• Update-WinGetPackage Microsoft.PowerShell
• Re-run Update-WinGetPackage Microsoft.PowerShell
  • Notice how a download progress bar appears
  • Compare with winget install Microsoft.PowerShell

Expected behavior

It first checks if the package is up-to-date, and only downloads the installer if it is not.

Actual behavior

It always downloads the installer.

Environment

Windows Package Manager v1.12.350
Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Windows: Windows.Desktop v10.0.22000.2538
System Architecture: X64
Package: Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller v1.27.350.0

[...]

Admin Setting                             State
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LocalManifestFiles                        Disabled
BypassCertificatePinningForMicrosoftStore Disabled
InstallerHashOverride                     Disabled
LocalArchiveMalwareScanOverride           Disabled
ProxyCommandLineOptions                   Disabled
DefaultProxy                              Disabled