How to install the Linux Windows Subsystem in Windows 11 Install using Command PromptStep 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 install your favorite Linux distribution, use "wsl --install -d NameofLinuxDistro."When the operation is finished, restart your PC.You can start the Linux distribution from your Start menu. Install Using Windows FeaturesStep 1:Open the Start menu and type "Windows features" into the search bar and click on "Turn Windows Features On or Off".Step 2:Tick the "Windows Subsystem for Linux" checkbox and press the “OK” button.Step 3:When the operation is complete, you will be asked to restart your computer.After that, use the Microsoft Store app and look for the Linux distribution you want to use. Install the Linux distro of your choice.Step 4:The Linux distribution can be launched from the Start menu.

How to share files between Linux distro and Windows 11?

What does this error "Windows Subsystem for Linux has no installed distributions" mean?

hi, DanielePP that is because you didn't specify the type of Linux you wanted, also the tutorials usally assume you know the full command so they tend to skip it to do you use this command say maybe for ubuntu ''wsl -- install -d ubuntu'', if it was red hat it would be "wsl --install -d redhat"

Efetobor According to Microsoft the single command ''wsl --install" should automatically download and install Ubuntu.

Salam9 turn on the windows features in search bar and in that tick the virtual machine, windows subsystem Linux options and then run the command line for the installation of Linux operating system

How to install the Linux Windows Subsystem in Windows 11

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Salam9
Copper Contributor
Mar 17, 2022

What should I do?
ammarjaved
- SheikhSheikh
  Copper Contributor
  Apr 02, 2023
  install at aka.ms/wsl2kernel
  Salam9
- YashAdhyapak5708
  Copper Contributor
  May 07, 2022
  Salam9 turn on the windows features in search bar and in that tick the virtual machine, windows subsystem Linux options and then run the command line for the installation of Linux operating system
  - kaushik_acharya
    Copper Contributor
    Jan 05, 2023
    YashAdhyapak5708
    I agree with Yash.
    Even though howtogeek article mentions to switch on only the WIndows Subsystem for Linux feature, but the installation would prompt you to enable Virtual Machine Platform feature too.
- Barry_Bazza
  Brass Contributor
  Mar 18, 2022
  @Salam9
  
  Download the latest package: https://wslstorestorage.blob.core.windows.net/wslblob/wsl_update_x64.msi
  
  Navigate to your Downloads folder and run the MSI file. 👍
  - Greg4513
    Copper Contributor
    Dec 24, 2022
    Link worked perfect! Thank you
DanielePP
Copper Contributor
Jan 18, 2022
Hi,

I tried to write the wsl --install comand in my cmd prompt, ( in windows 11 ) but it doesn't work , after i write wsl --install it shows a list of comands but it doesn't start the Ubuntu installation. I have already installed Docker in my PC. Could you help me please ? Thank you best wishes
- josephanpriestly17
  Copper Contributor
  Aug 10, 2024
  when the command is written on my system, it shows a list of instructions but installation does not start
- techchunk
  Copper Contributor
  Aug 07, 2024
  Run the CMD as AdministratorDanielePP
- vikassardhara
  Copper Contributor
  Dec 30, 2023
  Run CMD as administrator

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How to install the Linux Windows Subsystem in Windows 11

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