How to update NuGet Package Manager (NPM) in Visual Studio

How to update your NuGet package manager in Visual Studio.

Follow these steps to update NPM in Visual Studio:

Click Tools -> Extensions And Updates

Select "Updates" on the left, and then "Visual Studio Gallery"

Select NuGet Package Manager and click Update

Accept the agreement

NuGet Package Manager is now successfully updated

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