Windows Linux Subsystem

In this section, we will briefly demonstrate how to install a Linux subsystem on Windows using WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux).

Official Documents

• English version: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install
• Japanese version: https://docs.microsoft.com/ja-jp/windows/wsl/install
• Chinese version: https://docs.microsoft.com/zh-cn/windows/wsl/install

Prerequisites

You must be running Windows 10 version 2004 and higher (Build 19041 and higher) or Windows 11.

Installation Steps

Step 1: Open Terminal as Administrator

Open your terminal as administrator (right-click the icon and you will see the option).

Step 2: Install WSL

Run the following command:

wsl.exe --install

Step 3: Reboot Your Computer

Restart your computer to complete the installation.

Step 4: Run the Subsystem

After rebooting, run the subsystem from the Start menu or by typing wsl in the command prompt.

Step 5: Setup Username and Password

When prompted, create a username and password for your Linux distribution.

Step 6: Ready to Go!

Your WSL installation is complete! You can now use Linux commands in your Windows environment.

Additional Notes

• By default, wsl.exe --install installs WSL2, which is the latest version and recommended for most users.
• You can access your Windows files from WSL at /mnt/c/ (for C: drive).
• To update WSL, run: wsl --update
• To check your WSL version, run: wsl --version