Question: How to Install Linux Subsystem on Windows 10?
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You just need to do some preparation in PowerShell.

  • Step 1: Turn on the subsystem in PowerShell. Search for “PowerShell” in the Start Menu.
  • Step 2: Install your Linux distro from the Windows Store. Navigate to the Windows Store and click on the distro of Linux you want to install.
  • Step 3: Launch and Run the Distro.

How do I get Linux subsystem for Windows?

How to install Windows 10’s Linux Subsystem on your PC

  1. Open Start, and begin typing Turn Windows Features on and off until you see it offered in the results.
  2. Click on Turn Windows Features on and off and scroll down and check Windows Subsystem for Linux.
  3. Click on OK, and WSL will install.
  4. From there, go to the Windows Store and choose your preferred Linux distribution.

What is Linux subsystem Windows 10?

The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a new Windows 10 feature that enables you to run native Linux command-line tools directly on Windows, alongside your traditional Windows desktop and modern store apps.

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