Forum Discussion
How to install the Linux Windows Subsystem in Windows 11
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 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 Features
Step 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?
- Read my reply to AidenGarcia
- How to copy files from Windows to Linux VM?
- Use Windows File Explorer.
In the left panel, under the "Network" section, you will find the Penguin icon in the drop-down menu.
Did I something wrong with my wsl ubuntu installation?
Linux is running, but gets errors cloning from github out of the box.
Like "fatal: unable to access 'https://github.com[..]" . For more details use to Chat AI GPT i think soon resolve .- How much space does a typical Linux install take?
- Leave at least 20 GB free space for running Linux.
- If you are using Linux extensively, then 20GB is not enough. Try to increase the size to 60GB.
Frederickk The WSL feature and kernel take between 100-200MB of space.
- Debian, Fedora and other popular linux distros are well supported by WSL.
- Bookmarked, really a great tutorial for using WSL.
- Can I install Kali Linux with WSL command?
In PowerShell type => wsl.exe --list --online
This will display all the distros available to the 'wsl.exe --install <Distro>' command.- No. Ubuntu is the only available option for WSL.
- No. You can only go with the Ubuntu Linux!
- In PowerShell type => wsl.exe --list --online
This will display all the distros available to the 'wsl.exe --install <Distro>' command.
- Can I install Fedora Linux with WSL?
- Use Windows Store
Nguyenais Use Windows Store
- Is there any way to install other Linux distribution other than Ubuntu with WSL?
Really great tutorial, thanks
