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Notice in UI on updating the Terminal app + Fix a Release Notes link to point to the actual release page and not generic releases page #17224

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claunia commented 2026-01-31 05:35:55 +00:00
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Originally created by @vadimkantorov on GitHub (Apr 11, 2022).

I've just acquired a new laptop, it installed "Windows Terminal Version: 1.6.10571.0" with Win11, and this Terminal is quite old, it doesn't even include a Settings UI. It would be nice if Terminal app included a way to update itself or at least a notice on this in About window.

Ideally there should be an easy updating mechanism no matter how WT is installed (if via msix, it should offer to download the latest msix etc)

Also clicking on Release Notes there in About window redirects to generic repo's release notes, and not notes of the specific release.

Originally created by @vadimkantorov on GitHub (Apr 11, 2022). I've just acquired a new laptop, it installed "Windows Terminal Version: 1.6.10571.0" with Win11, and this Terminal is quite old, it doesn't even include a Settings UI. It would be nice if Terminal app included a way to update itself or at least a notice on this in About window. Ideally there should be an easy updating mechanism no matter how WT is installed (if via msix, it should offer to download the latest msix etc) Also clicking on Release Notes there in About window redirects to generic repo's release notes, and not notes of the specific release.
claunia commented 2026-01-31 05:35:56 +00:00
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@DHowett commented on GitHub (Apr 11, 2022):

Honestly, if we could have updated the version that shipped with Windows 11 to add a notice, we would have updated it to just add the settings UI. It's one of my biggest regrets: by the time it was ready, Win11 was "feature complete"... and we learned that we could not include updates for packaged applications in a servicing update. :(

@DHowett commented on GitHub (Apr 11, 2022): Honestly, if we could have updated the version that shipped with Windows 11 to add a notice, we would have updated it to just add the settings UI. It's one of my biggest regrets: by the time it was ready, Win11 was "feature complete"... and we learned that we could not include updates for packaged applications in a servicing update. :(
claunia commented 2026-01-31 05:35:57 +00:00
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@vadimkantorov commented on GitHub (Apr 11, 2022):

Wow :( Well. There are a bunch of go.microsoft.com links in About Window. May be good to somehow offer updates there. Anyway, I'm stuck so far. Should I uninstall Win11-packaged terminal and re-install one from store? I just want to have an auto-updatable version

@vadimkantorov commented on GitHub (Apr 11, 2022): Wow :( Well. There are a bunch of go.microsoft.com links in About Window. May be good to somehow offer updates there. Anyway, I'm stuck so far. Should I uninstall Win11-packaged terminal and re-install one from store? I just want to have an auto-updatable version
claunia commented 2026-01-31 05:35:57 +00:00
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@vadimkantorov commented on GitHub (Apr 11, 2022):

And including some notice about updates in About window may be a good idea anyways + discard the About window on mouse clicks out-of-bounds. Currently it requires clicking on Ok strictly

@vadimkantorov commented on GitHub (Apr 11, 2022): And including some notice about updates in About window may be a good idea anyways + discard the About window on mouse clicks out-of-bounds. Currently it requires clicking on Ok strictly
claunia commented 2026-01-31 05:35:57 +00:00
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@vadimkantorov commented on GitHub (Apr 11, 2022):

Okay, it seems that it's already Store version, but the app itself doesn't suggest that it can be updated via Store. Win11 itself after first start also doesn't update it by itself for some reason. It would be good if it did

@vadimkantorov commented on GitHub (Apr 11, 2022): Okay, it seems that it's already Store version, but the app itself doesn't suggest that it can be updated via Store. Win11 itself after first start also doesn't update it by itself for some reason. It would be good if it did
claunia commented 2026-01-31 05:35:58 +00:00
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@DHowett commented on GitHub (Apr 11, 2022):

You should be able to update it from the store as per usual or install the latest build from this GitHub repository. Fortunately, these methods all lead to the same place -- the latest build, installed on your machine, and updatable by the store. Every preinstalled packaged app (like Terminal, Photos, Video, ...) is hooked up to the store automatically and should automatically receive updates.

@DHowett commented on GitHub (Apr 11, 2022): You should be able to update it from the store as per usual or install the latest build from this GitHub repository. Fortunately, these methods all lead to the same place -- the latest build, installed on your machine, and updatable by the store. Every preinstalled packaged app (like Terminal, Photos, Video, ...) is hooked up to the store automatically and should automatically receive updates.
claunia commented 2026-01-31 05:35:58 +00:00
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@DHowett commented on GitHub (Apr 11, 2022):

Okay, it seems that it's already Store version, but the app itself doesn't suggest that it can be updated via Store. Win11 itself after first start also doesn't update it by itself for some reason. It would be good if it did

I suspect this is to give you a "quiet period." Starting with some recent-ish build of Windows 10 (perhaps the 2018 one? maybe earlier...) Windows doesn't offer you updates for a day or two after a new install. It's supposed to minimize the number of instances in the wild of folks buying new computers that immediately start to complain about being out of date or interrupting your day-to-day life while you're getting set up.

@DHowett commented on GitHub (Apr 11, 2022): > Okay, it seems that it's already Store version, but the app itself doesn't suggest that it can be updated via Store. Win11 itself after first start also doesn't update it by itself for some reason. It would be good if it did I suspect this is to give you a "quiet period." Starting with some recent-ish build of Windows 10 (perhaps the 2018 one? maybe earlier...) Windows doesn't offer you updates for a day or two after a new install. It's supposed to minimize the number of instances in the wild of folks buying new computers that immediately start to complain about being out of date or interrupting your day-to-day life while you're getting set up.
claunia commented 2026-01-31 05:35:58 +00:00
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@vadimkantorov commented on GitHub (Apr 11, 2022):

There is also no Update button in the Win11 Apps & Features window. It would make sense to add there a button Update All - same as to Store -> Library -> Get updates (Library is not the most intuitive place to look for Terminal updates :))

@vadimkantorov commented on GitHub (Apr 11, 2022): There is also no Update button in the Win11 Apps & Features window. It would make sense to add there a button Update All - same as to Store -> Library -> Get updates (Library is not the most intuitive place to look for Terminal updates :))
claunia commented 2026-01-31 05:35:59 +00:00
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@DHowett commented on GitHub (Apr 11, 2022):

I am totally down to add something in the about dialog to suggest you update, but beyond that we're getting into platform surfaces my team doesn't own/has very little sway over :)

@DHowett commented on GitHub (Apr 11, 2022): I am totally down to add something in the about dialog to suggest you update, but beyond that we're getting into platform surfaces my team doesn't own/has very little sway over :)
claunia commented 2026-01-31 05:35:59 +00:00
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@zadjii-msft commented on GitHub (Apr 11, 2022):

As noted on Teams, this might be super doable:

StoreContext updateManager = StoreContext.GetDefault();
IReadOnlyList<StorePackageUpdate> updates = await updateManager.GetAppAndOptionalStorePackageUpdatesAsync();

tagging as appropriate

@zadjii-msft commented on GitHub (Apr 11, 2022): As noted on Teams, this might be super doable: ```c++ StoreContext updateManager = StoreContext.GetDefault(); IReadOnlyList<StorePackageUpdate> updates = await updateManager.GetAppAndOptionalStorePackageUpdatesAsync(); ``` tagging as appropriate
claunia commented 2026-01-31 05:36:00 +00:00
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@inglepriyanka148867 commented on GitHub (Apr 16, 2024):

Updating:
Manually download and install the latest version of Windows Terminal from the Microsoft Store or GitHub releases.
Feedback:
Provide feedback to Microsoft about the lack of an updating mechanism and suggest adding notices for updates and fixing the Release Notes link.
Bug Reporting:
Report the issue with the Release Notes link redirecting to the wrong page.

@inglepriyanka148867 commented on GitHub (Apr 16, 2024): Updating: Manually download and install the latest version of Windows Terminal from the Microsoft Store or GitHub releases. Feedback: Provide feedback to Microsoft about the lack of an updating mechanism and suggest adding notices for updates and fixing the Release Notes link. Bug Reporting: Report the issue with the Release Notes link redirecting to the wrong page.
claunia commented 2026-01-31 05:36:00 +00:00
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@alam-anwar commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2024):

hi, I'd be happy to help out on this issue. where would I start if I wanted to implement a UI feature like this? I can try the solution that @zadjii-msft recommended, but I'm not sure where something like this would go. thank you in advance for your help :)

@alam-anwar commented on GitHub (Jun 19, 2024): hi, I'd be happy to help out on this issue. where would I start if I wanted to implement a UI feature like this? I can try the solution that @zadjii-msft recommended, but I'm not sure where something like this would go. thank you in advance for your help :)
claunia commented 2026-01-31 05:36:01 +00:00
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@aarohichadha commented on GitHub (Oct 24, 2025):

Windows Terminal on new Windows 11 systems often ships with an outdated build (e.g., v1.6.10571.0) lacking the modern Settings UI and any built-in update mechanism. The app should provide an easy self-update option or at least a notice within the About window explaining how to upgrade, regardless of installation method (Store, MSIX, or ZIP). Ideally, the About page would include a “Check for updates” button that fetches the latest release via the same channel used for installation, or offers to download the latest MSIX bundle if installed manually. Additionally, the “Release Notes” link should point directly to the notes for the specific installed version, not to the generic GitHub releases page, ensuring users can see relevant changes and upgrade guidance.

@aarohichadha commented on GitHub (Oct 24, 2025): Windows Terminal on new Windows 11 systems often ships with an outdated build (e.g., v1.6.10571.0) lacking the modern Settings UI and any built-in update mechanism. The app should provide an easy self-update option or at least a notice within the About window explaining how to upgrade, regardless of installation method (Store, MSIX, or ZIP). Ideally, the About page would include a “Check for updates” button that fetches the latest release via the same channel used for installation, or offers to download the latest MSIX bundle if installed manually. Additionally, the “Release Notes” link should point directly to the notes for the specific installed version, not to the generic GitHub releases page, ensuring users can see relevant changes and upgrade guidance.
claunia commented 2026-01-31 05:36:01 +00:00
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@nachiketkale24-png commented on GitHub (Jan 4, 2026):

Hi — I’m new to open source and interested in contributing.
From reading the discussion, it looks like the Release Notes link has been fixed, but the “update notice / check for updates” part may still be open.
Is this issue still active, or should contributions instead go to #18433?
Thanks!

@nachiketkale24-png commented on GitHub (Jan 4, 2026): Hi — I’m new to open source and interested in contributing. From reading the discussion, it looks like the Release Notes link has been fixed, but the “update notice / check for updates” part may still be open. Is this issue still active, or should contributions instead go to #18433? Thanks!
claunia commented 2026-01-31 05:36:01 +00:00
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@vadimkantorov commented on GitHub (Jan 4, 2026):

In my UI it currently looks like this:

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It says after a check that an update is available, but no Update button (I think it should exist at least for the Windows-installed Store version of Terminal) or notice how this terminal was installed (msix / store / appx / sth else)

The Release notes link goes to generic https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/releases which has some other newer release on top, it would be great if it pointed to the release notes for the actual 1.23.12811.0 release. Same for Source code - it currently just links to the github, but instead could link to the corresponding release branch tag

@vadimkantorov commented on GitHub (Jan 4, 2026): In my UI it currently looks like this: <img width="455" height="543" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/0a05b3bc-da8b-4b2f-a441-56ff9042bc33" /> --- It says after a check that an update is available, but no `Update` button (I think it should exist at least for the Windows-installed Store version of Terminal) or notice how this terminal was installed (msix / store / appx / sth else) The `Release notes` link goes to generic https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/releases which has some other newer release on top, it would be great if it pointed to the release notes for the actual 1.23.12811.0 release. Same for `Source code` - it currently just links to the github, but instead could link to the corresponding release branch tag
claunia commented 2026-01-31 05:36:02 +00:00
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@nachiketkale24-png commented on GitHub (Jan 4, 2026):

Thanks — got it.
So this issue is still open — mainly about fixing the release notes link
and source code link to point to the exact version.
I’ll look into it and see if I can propose a fix.

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In my UI it currently looks like this:
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It says after a check that an update is available, but no Update button or
notice how this terminal was installed (msix / store / appx / sth else)

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@nachiketkale24-png commented on GitHub (Jan 4, 2026): Thanks — got it. So this issue is still open — mainly about fixing the release notes link and source code link to point to the exact version. I’ll look into it and see if I can propose a fix. On Sun, Jan 4, 2026 at 7:21 PM Vadim Kantorov ***@***.***> wrote: > *vadimkantorov* left a comment (microsoft/terminal#12886) > <https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/issues/12886#issuecomment-3708104874> > > In my UI it currently looks like this: > image.png (view on web) > <https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/0a05b3bc-da8b-4b2f-a441-56ff9042bc33> > ------------------------------ > > It says after a check that an update is available, but no Update button or > notice how this terminal was installed (msix / store / appx / sth else) > > The Release notes link goes to generic > https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/releases which has some other newer > release on top, it would be great if it pointed to the release notes for > the actual 1.23.12811.0 release. Same for Source code - it currently just > links to the github, but instead could link to the corresponding release > branch tag > > — > Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub > <https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/issues/12886#issuecomment-3708104874>, > or unsubscribe > <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/BUWK45WWPUG2P7PNS65PFQT4FELGJAVCNFSM6AAAAACKDIDM62VHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43OSLTON2WKQ3PNVWWK3TUHMZTOMBYGEYDIOBXGQ> > . > You are receiving this because you commented.Message ID: > ***@***.***> > -- *Disclaimer* *This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.*
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@debjena commented on GitHub (Jan 16, 2026):

Hi, I would like to work on this issue and submit a PR to fix the release notes link and source code link.
Please assign this issue to me if it's available. Thanks!

@debjena commented on GitHub (Jan 16, 2026): Hi, I would like to work on this issue and submit a PR to fix the release notes link and source code link. Please assign this issue to me if it's available. Thanks!
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