Are you thinking of using Linux software on your Windows 11? But not able to figure out the way how to install WSL on Windows 11. Here is a guide to quickly installing Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) on Windows 11.
There are a lot of Windows users who love to use Linux software on their PC. However, due to the complex process of installing them and the need for the requirement of the Linux operating system, they cannot do so. Follow this guide, to install Linux on Windows 11.
What is the Windows Subsystem for Linux?
Those thinking of using the Linux software along with Windows must first set up a dual-boot mode or mainly use the Linux operating system.
With the help of Windows Subsystem for Linux, you can use that app by installing it on your Windows 11. It has helped many users resolve the issue of running Linux. However, you must follow specific steps, which we will list below. Make sure to check them properly.
How to Install WSL on Windows 11
There are a lot of users who are excited to know the steps to install WSL on their Windows 11. You can follow the following steps. In addition, we will also outline the steps to update the Linux kernel on Windows 11.
Step 1: Right-click on the Start Menu and open the “Terminal” with Admin authority on your system from the context menu that appears.
Step 2: You have to run the following command to download and install all the required components for Windows Subsystem for Linux, which includes the virtual machine platform and Linux GUI apps. In addition, the command also installs the latest Ubuntu distro by default.
wsl –install
Step 3: Wait for the process to get completed. It will take some time, and after it, you will need to restart the PC.
Step 4: After the Restart process completes, a new screen will appear. As necessary, continue setting up the Linux distro. For your Linux distro, you must create a username and password here.
Now you are ready to install Linux software and applications on your Windows 11. You can access the installed Ubuntu by searching it from the Start Menu. You can also use the Terminal app to use the installed Ubuntu.
How to Install WSL with a Specific Distro on Windows 11
If you prefer another distribution of Linux, the WSL command includes an option to view and select a different distro. You can follow the following steps to install your preferred Linux distro:
Step 1: Open the “Terminal” as Admin.
Step 2: Run the following command to view a list of available WSL distros you can install on Windows 11. You will get the list of available WSL distros.
wsl --list --online
Step 3: Now you can install your favorite Linux distro by running the following command:
wsl.ex --install <Distro>For instance, if I want to install the Debian distro I will run this command: wsl.exe --install debian
Step 4: Once the installation is complete, restart your computer to finish the WSL installation on Windows 11 and continue with the Linux distro setup as necessary.
Note:- If you run into any error, you can update the WSL kernel on Windows 11. For that, open the Terminal as Admin and run this command: wsl --update
Conclusion
That’s it; this is how you can install the Windows Subsystem for Linux on Windows 11. You can also check our guide on; how to install Android Apps on Windows 11. Also, check our other windows troubleshooting guide.
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