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Installation#

Quick Start#

Ready to install? Here's the fastest path:

Install-Module -Name Lenovo.Client.Update -Scope CurrentUser

Then verify it works: 

Get-Command -Module Lenovo.Client.Update

Need to install for all users instead? Continue to Prerequisites and choose Method 1 with -Scope AllUsers.

Prerequisites#

Before installing the Lenovo.Client.Update module, ensure your system meets the following requirements:

  • Operating System: Windows 10 or Windows 11
  • PowerShell: Version 5.0 or later
  • Administrative Rights: Required for installation and update operations (for all-users installations)
  • .NET Framework: May be required for certificate validation components

Installation Methods#

The easiest and most maintainable approach. The module updates automatically when you run Update-Module.

Current User Installation#

Install-Module -Name Lenovo.Client.Update -Scope CurrentUser

All Users Installation#

Requires administrator privileges:

Install-Module -Name Lenovo.Client.Update -Scope AllUsers

Get-Command -Module Lenovo.Client.Update
Get-Help Get-LnvUpdate

You should see all 11+ commands listed.

Method 2: Manual Installation#

Use this method if you need to install from a local copy or have network restrictions.

  1. Download from Lenovo
  2. Extract the ZIP file
  3. Copy the Lenovo.Client.Update folder to your modules directory:
  4. Current user only: $PROFILE\..\Modules\Lenovo.Client.Update\
  5. All users: C:\Program Files\WindowsPowerShell\Modules\Lenovo.Client.Update\
  6. Import the module:
Import-Module Lenovo.Client.Update

Verify Manual Installation#

Get-Command -Module Lenovo.Client.Update
Get-Help Get-LnvUpdate

If commands are not found, check your PowerShell module path:

$PROFILE  # View your profile path

Updates & Maintenance#

Update the Module#

If installed via PowerShell Gallery:

Update-Module -Name Lenovo.Client.Update

For manual installations, download the latest ZIP and replace the module folder.

Remove the Module#

PowerShell Gallery installation:

Uninstall-Module -Name Lenovo.Client.Update

Manual installation:

Simply delete the Lenovo.Client.Update folder from your modules directory.

Troubleshooting#

"Module not found" Error#

Symptom: Import-Module: The specified module 'Lenovo.Client.Update' was not found

Solutions: 1. Verify the module path: 

$env:PSModulePath -split ";"
2. Manually specify the path if needed: 
Import-Module "C:\path\to\Lenovo.Client.Update"
3. Restart PowerShell after installation 4. Run as Administrator if installing for all users

PowerShell Version Mismatch#

Symptom: Module loads but commands don't work

Solution: Check your PowerShell version:

$PSVersionTable.PSVersion

Ensure you're running PowerShell 5.0 or later. Windows PowerShell 5.0 is included with Windows 10/11.

Certificate Validation Errors#

Symptom: Errors related to Lenovo.CertificateValidation.dll

Solution: Ensure .NET Framework is installed:

Get-ChildItem "C:\Program Files\WindowsPowerShell\Modules\Lenovo.Client.Update"

If the DLL is missing, reinstall the module.