Procedure

Install WSL2 on Windows

Enable Windows Subsystem for Linux with WSL2 using the official wsl --install command in elevated PowerShell, restart, then verify with wsl --status.

  1. On Windows 10 2004+ or Windows 11, open PowerShell as Administrator. Run

    On Windows 10 2004+ or Windows 11, open PowerShell as Administrator. Run: wsl --install . This enables required features, installs the Linux kernel, sets WSL 2 as default, and installs Ubuntu by default (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install).

  2. Restart the PC when prompted. After reboot, open the Ubuntu (or chosen)

    Restart the PC when prompted. After reboot, open the Ubuntu (or chosen) distro once to finish setup and create a Linux username/password.

  3. wsl --status

    wsl --status
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