How to Run Linux on Windows?

Virtual machines allow you to run any operating system in a window on your desktop.

You can install the free VirtualBox or VMware Player, download an ISO file for a Linux distribution such as Ubuntu, and install that Linux distribution inside the virtual machine like you would install it on a standard computer.

How do I run Linux?

Steps

• Become familiar with the system.
• Test your hardware with a “Live CD” that is supplied by many of the distributions of Linux.
• Attempt the tasks you usually use your computer for.
• Learn the distributions of Linux.
• Consider dual-booting.
• Install software.
• Learn to use (and enjoy using) the command-line interface.

How do I run Linux commands on Windows 10?

To install Bash shell on your Windows 10 PC, do the following:

1. Open Settings.
2. Click on Update & security.
3. Click on For Developers.
4. Under “Use developer features”, select the Developer mode option to setup the environment to install Bash.
5. On the message box, click Yes to turn on developer mode.