To list all installed Chocolatey packages, you can use the command:
choco list
And to update all your Chocolatey packages, you can use:
choco upgrade all -y
The -y
flag automatically confirms that you want to perform the action without prompting for confirmation.
For automation, you can create a scheduled task to run this command periodically. There’s also a Chocolatey package called choco-upgrade-all-at
, which can be used to schedule upgrades at a time that suits you1. Additionally, the choco-upgrade-all-at-startup
package can be installed to upgrade all packages on startup1.
Remember to ensure that your machine is on AC power if you’re using a laptop, as the scheduled task may not run on battery power1.
choco install openjdk
choco install openjdk --version 21.0.2
Certainly! Here’s a list of some of the most commonly used freeware packages that you can install using Chocolatey:
# Browsers
choco install firefox
choco install googlechrome
# Utilities
choco install 7zip.install
choco install greenshot
choco install adobereader
choco install vlc
choco install youtube-dl
choco install aria2
choco install ffmpeg
choco install keepass.install
choco install rufus
choco install irfanview
choco install teracopy
choco install foxitreader
# Development Tools
choco install git
choco install vscode
choco install nodejs
choco install jdk8
choco install intellijidea-community
These are just a few examples of the freeware available through Chocolatey. You can find a more comprehensive list and details on the . Remember to run the command prompt as an administrator when installing these packages. If you need any assistance or have specific software in mind, feel free to ask!