List OS Packages with DISM /Get-Packages

Enumerate servicing packages (updates, language packs, features) and their installation state using DISM.

WindowsupdatesdismLow risk

Run Dism /Online /Get-Packages as administrator to list every servicing package with its identity and state.

01Command

Command

$ Dism /Online /Get-Packages | more

02What it does

DISM's package view shows OS servicing packages that neither 'Installed Updates' nor Get-HotFix surfaces: language packs, Feature-on-Demand payloads, and staged updates. Each package has a State (Installed, Staged, Superseded) — packages stuck in Staged are a classic cause of failed update rollbacks. Filter with Select-String in PowerShell, and note package identities can be passed to /Remove-Package when Microsoft Support asks you to strip a specific servicing package.

03Risk

RiskLow risk

RequirementsRun in an elevated prompt

04Undo

✓No undo needed — this command does not change persistent state.

05Sources

DISM operating system package servicing options
Microsoft Learn · vendor-doc · 2026-09-17
Evidence: Documents /Get-Packages and package states such as Installed and Staged.

Last verified: 2026-09-17 · Category: System & Settings

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Windowsupdatespackageswinget

List installed applications that have a newer version available, then upgrade selectively.

Low risk ✓ 2026-09-17