Install WSL

Install WSL

Prerequisites

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

If you’re running an older build, or just prefer not to use the install command and would like step-by-step directions, see WSL manual installation steps for older versions.

Install

Open PowerShell (or Windows Command Prompt) and enter:

wsl --install

The --install command performs the following actions:

• Enables the optional WSL and Virtual Machine Platform components
• Downloads and installs the latest Linux kernel
• Sets WSL 2 as the default
• Downloads and installs the Ubuntu Linux distribution by default

When it’s completed and you restart your machine, your distribution will start after you boot up again, completing the installation.

References

1. Install WSL with a single command now available in Windows 10 version 2004 and higher | Windows Command Line (microsoft.com)

2. Install WSL | Microsoft Docs

3. Best practices for setting up a WSL 2 development environment | Microsoft Docs

4. Release Notes for WSL kernel | Microsoft Docs

5. WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) - ltimaginea - 博客园 (cnblogs.com)