How to Install Ubuntu on Windows

 


step-by-step guide to install Ubuntu on a Windows machine using Microsoft Store (using WSL – Windows Subsystem for Linux):

How to Install Ubuntu on Windows (via Microsoft Store)

Enable WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux)

How to Enable WSL : How to Enable WSL(Windows subsystem for linux) on Windows

 

Restart Your Computer

Install Ubuntu from Microsoft Store

  1. Open the Microsoft Store
  2. Search for "Ubuntu"
  3. Select a version (e.g., Ubuntu 22.04 LTS)
  4. Click Install

Launch Ubuntu

  • After install, click Launch (or search for “Ubuntu” in the Start menu)
  • The terminal will open and prompt you to:
    • Create a new username
    • Set a password

You now have a full Ubuntu Linux terminal running inside Windows.
You can:

  • Use apt install to install packages
  • Run bash commands
  • Use it for development (e.g., Python, Node.js, Docker, etc.)

YouTube Link: How to Install Ubuntu on Windows (Ubuntu installation)


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