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How to install the Linux Windows Subsystem in Windows 11
Install using Command Prompt Step 1: Start CMD with administrative privileges. Step 2:Execute "wsl --install" command. Step 3:Run "wsl -l -o" to list other Linux releases. Step 4:You can...
Barry_Bazza That's not true and you know better- if you bothered to read that is. Microsoft ("windows") does not state anywhere that simply typing 'wsl --install' will install any specific distro on your system. you have to specify what distro and sometimes what version. Ubuntu for example: "wsl --install -d Ubuntu-20.04" will install Ubuntu 20.04 LTS subsystem and you can adjust for what rendition you want. Don't be unnecessarily ignorant just to argue points you are unable to substantiate
I only used wsl --install and it installed the latest version of Ubuntu on its own so it may depend on your system.