microsoft / microsoft/winget-cli

No Winget.exe in Version 1.21.2771.0

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Description

Brief description of your issue

In my Windows 11 22H2, Windows updates automatic installed updates on 6 oct 2023 the 1.21.2771.0 version.
Today I was checking Winget. But its not recognized anymore.
Checked the winget location : C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller_1.21.2771.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe
Everything is there exept Winget.exe file.

Download the same package. 2771 version. Not installed.

Steps to reproduce

Dont have A second Windows 11 system to test on.

Expected behavior

Winget.exe should be on location C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller_1.21.2771.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe

Actual behavior

Program 'winget.exe' failed to run: The system cannot find the file specifiedAt line:1 char:1

Environment
There is no Winget info available...

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the missing Winget.exe report on Windows 11 22H2 with package version 1.21.2771.0, inspecting C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller_1.21.2771.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe. Compare the installed package contents with a working installation; done when the cause is identified and the expected executable is restored or the issue is documented as external to this repository.

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Assessment

Domain
cli, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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