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
- Open
the Microsoft Store
- Search
for "Ubuntu"
- Select
a version (e.g., Ubuntu 22.04 LTS)
- 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)
