diff --git a/.appveyor.yml b/.appveyor.yml
index b8165168247..02382e403d0 100644
--- a/.appveyor.yml
+++ b/.appveyor.yml
@@ -37,6 +37,9 @@ init:
 
 ## Install PHP and composer, and run the appropriate composer command
 install:
+    # Upgrade to 0.10.16-beta to benefit from a bugfix for
+    # https://github.com/chocolatey/choco/issues/1843
+    - ps: choco upgrade chocolatey --pre
     - ps: |
         # Check if installation is cached
         if (!(Test-Path c:\tools\php)) {