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Enable WSL Feature

CyberChef answered on September 20, 2023 Popularity 5/10 Helpfulness 5/10

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Enable WSL Feature

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Step 1: Enable WSL Feature
Open PowerShell as an administrator. You can do this by right-clicking the start button and selecting "Windows Terminal (Admin)" or "PowerShell (Admin)".

Run the following command to enable the WSL feature:

wsl --install
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Alternatively, you can enable it through the following command:


dism.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:Microsoft-Windows-Subsystem-Linux /all /norestart

Step 2: Enable Virtual Machine Platform
Enable the "Virtual Machine Platform" optional feature by running the following command:


dism.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:VirtualMachinePlatform /all /norestart

Step 3: Download and Install Linux Kernel Update Package
Before installing a Linux distribution, you might need to download and install the Linux kernel update package. You can find the latest version on the official Microsoft website. Download the package and install it by following the on-screen instructions.

Step 4: Set WSL Default Version
Set WSL 2 as your default version with this command:


wsl --set-default-version 2

Step 5: Install a Linux Distribution
Now, install a Linux distribution of your choice from the Microsoft Store. Here are the general steps:

Open the Microsoft Store and search for "Linux".
Choose a Linux distribution from the available options (like Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, etc.).
Click "Get" or "Install" to download and install the distribution.
Step 6: Set up Your Linux User Account
Once the installation is complete, launch the Linux distribution from the start menu.
The first time you launch it, it will complete the installation and prompt you to create a user account.
Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your user account and password.
Step 7: Update Your Linux Installation
After setting up your user account, it's a good practice to update your Linux installation. You can do this with the following commands (assuming you installed a Debian-based distribution like Ubuntu):

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
That's it! You have successfully installed WSL 2 on your Windows machine. You can now use Linux commands and applications directly from your Windows system.

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