DSC v3

by Microsoft Corporationv3.2.2

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

An open source command line application that abstracts the management of software components declaratively and idempotently.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Microsoft.DSC --exact --version 3.2.2

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for DSC v3

DSC v3 uses MSIX. The silent install switches are (no switches needed).

One-line silent install (x64)

Add-AppxPackage -Path .\installer.msix

See the full silent install reference for DSC v3 →

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About

DSCv3 is the latest iteration of Microsoft's Desired State Configuration platform.

DSCv3 is an open source command line application that abstracts the management of software components declaratively and idempotently.

DSCv3 runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows without any external dependencies.

With DSCv3, you can:

- Author resources to manage your systems in any language

- Invoke individual resources

- Create configuration documents that define the desired state of a system

Installers · v3.2.2

Architecture	Type	Scope	Download
x64	MSIX	-	Direct
x64	Portable in ZIP	-	Direct
arm64	MSIX	-	Direct
arm64	Portable in ZIP	-	Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for DSC v3.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install DSC v3 on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.DSC --exact --version 3.2.2. winget downloads the installer from Microsoft Corporation and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install DSC v3 silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Microsoft.DSC --exact 3.2.2 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for DSC v3?

DSC v3 uses MSIX. MSIX packages install silently by default - no switches are needed (Add-AppxPackage -Path .\installer.msix).

How do I uninstall DSC v3 via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id Microsoft.DSC --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from DSC v3's Apps & Features entry.

Is DSC v3 free?

DSC v3 is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/PowerShell/DSC) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does DSC v3 work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls DSC v3 directly from the publisher.

How do I keep DSC v3 up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Microsoft.DSC --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 9 versions of DSC v3 from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

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