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How to install the Linux Windows Subsystem in Windows 11
Hi, I want to install Kali Linux. When I enter "wsl --install -d Kali Linux", it give me: "Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Usage: wsl.exe [Argument]
Arguments:
--install <Options>
Install Windows Subsystem for Linux features. If no options are specified,
the recommended features will be installed along with the default distribution.
To view the default distribution as well as a list of other valid distributions,
use 'wsl --list --online'.
Options:
--distribution, -d [Argument]
Specifies the distribution to be downloaded and installed by name.
Arguments:
A valid distribution name (not case sensitive).
Examples:
wsl --install -d Ubuntu
wsl --install --distribution Debian
--list, -l [Options]
Lists distributions.
Options:
--online, -o
Displays a list of available distributions for install with 'wsl --install'.
--help
Display usage information." So I don't know what to do. Pls help me.
- AmitB790Aug 27, 2024Copper ContributorTry using "wsl --install -d kali-linux"
- Barry_BazzaAug 10, 2022Brass Contributor