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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...
Thanks. For me, I noticed the Command Prompt approach does not turn on the Windows Subsystem for Linux feature (at least the checkbox is not checked) and the Linux icon did not show in the file explorer, but overall installs WSL and works fine. Months after I installed using the Command Prompt approach and with active daily usage of WSL, I noticed the file explorer icon missing. Luckily simply turning on that Windows Feature seemed to correctly add the icon in the file explorer. Thanks.
Regarding the Command Prompt approach not turning on the Windows Subsystem for Linux feature, it might be a specific issue with your system configuration. Enabling the feature through the Windows Features window should work as an alternative method.