How Do I Activate Linux on Windows 10?

Begin typing “Turn Windows features on and off” into the Start Menu search field, then select the control panel when it appears. Scroll down to Windows Subsystem for Linux, check the box, and then click the OK button. Wait for your changes to be applied, then click the Restart now button to restart your computer.

How do I get Linux on Windows 10?

To install a distribution of Linux on Windows 10, use these steps:

1. Open Microsoft Store.
2. Search for the Linux distribution that you want to install. …
3. Select the distro of Linux to install on your device. …
4. Click the Get (or Install) button. …
5. Click the Launch button.
6. Create a username for the Linux distro and press Enter.

How do I switch from Windows to Linux?

Try Mint out

1. Download Mint. First, download the Mint ISO file. …
2. Burn the Mint ISO file to a DVD or USB drive. You’re going to need an ISO burner program. …
3. Set up your PC for an alternative bootup. …
4. Boot up Linux Mint. …
5. Give Mint a try. …
6. Make sure your PC is plugged in. …
7. Set up a partition for Linux Mint from Windows. …
8. Boot into Linux.