Question: How to Set up Linux on Windows 10?
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How do I activate Linux on Windows 10?

How to Enable the Linux Bash Shell in Windows 10

  • Navigate to Settings.
  • Click Update & security.
  • Select For Developers in the left column.
  • Select Developer Mode under “Use developer features” if it’s not already enabled.
  • Navigate to the Control Panel (the old Windows control panel).
  • Select Programs and Features.
  • Click “Turn Windows features on or off.”

How do I install Linux on Windows 10?

Before you can install any version of Linux on Windows 10, you must install WSL using Control Panel.

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Click on Apps.
  3. Click on Apps & features.
  4. Under “Related settings,” on the right side, click the Programs and Features link.
  5. Click the Turn Windows features on or off link.
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Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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