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ammarjaved
Aug 31, 2021Iron Contributor
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.
- LucascoboBrass ContributorHow to share files between Linux distro and Windows 11?
- Barry_BazzaBrass ContributorRead my reply to AidenGarcia
- AidenGarciaCopper ContributorHow to copy files from Windows to Linux VM?
- Barry_BazzaBrass ContributorUse Windows File Explorer.
In the left panel, under the "Network" section, you will find the Penguin icon in the drop-down menu.
- menukadilshanCopper Contributor
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 . - FrederickkIron ContributorHow much space does a typical Linux install take?
- AugustuscCopper ContributorLeave at least 20 GB free space for running Linux.
- Nobel_BaynesIron ContributorIf you are using Linux extensively, then 20GB is not enough. Try to increase the size to 60GB.
- Barry_BazzaBrass Contributor
Frederickk The WSL feature and kernel take between 100-200MB of space.
- YarisyoyoIron ContributorDebian, Fedora and other popular linux distros are well supported by WSL.
- AureliowCopper ContributorBookmarked, really a great tutorial for using WSL.
- AzraelenCopper ContributorCan I install Kali Linux with WSL command?
- Barry_BazzaBrass Contributor
In PowerShell type => wsl.exe --list --online
This will display all the distros available to the 'wsl.exe --install <Distro>' command. - DaphnereCopper ContributorNo. Ubuntu is the only available option for WSL.
- JerichooCopper ContributorNo. You can only go with the Ubuntu Linux!
- Barry_BazzaBrass ContributorIn PowerShell type => wsl.exe --list --online
This will display all the distros available to the 'wsl.exe --install <Distro>' command.
- NguyenaisIron ContributorCan I install Fedora Linux with WSL?
- Barry_BazzaBrass ContributorUse Windows Store
- Barry_BazzaBrass Contributor
Nguyenais Use Windows Store
- NguyenaisIron ContributorIs there any way to install other Linux distribution other than Ubuntu with WSL?
- Elvira880Copper Contributor
Really great tutorial, thanks