Geekers - By Sarifah Farrah Fadillah Updated: 20 March 2022
Did you know that a Windows computer can run the Linux operating system? However, to be able to run the operating system, you must know how to install WSL on Windows 11.
As you already know, the Linux operating system is an operating system that many of us encounter in various technological needs such as CCTV, medical machines, security devices and so on.
Why is Linux the operating system of choice? This is because Linux is an operating system that is very stable, open source, fast in development, safe, and free of charge. With that operating system, you can handle a variety of things. Previously you had to activate the WSL feature first in Windows 11.
How to Install WSL on Windows 11
Windows Subsystem for Linux is one of the tools Windows has for developers. Programmers can use Linux on the Windows operating system natively. With this WSL, programmers will experience a smoother program creation.
And basically, this WSL has provided a complete Linux shell so that it can communicate with the file system on your Windows. Broadly speaking, the goal of WSL is to give programmers a Linux shell experience, even if they are using the main Windows operating system.
You can also run various applications on Windows, for example, like Visual Studio. Here are some steps or how to install WSL on Windows 11 that you can follow.
1. How to install WSL using Command Prompt
Command prompt is one of the tools that is widely used for further settings. To use it, you have to type in a command line so that it can be executed. Likewise for how to install WSL on Windows 11. Please follow the steps below to install it.
1. First you have to open the Command prompt application. There are several ways to open the application. The easiest way that you can use is to look for it through the Run program. Click the Win + R button on the computer keyboard. Then type the cmd command in the Open column, and click the OK button.
click Win+R click Win+R
2. A command prompt window will appear with a black background color. Type the command wsl –install, then click the Enter button.
How to install WSL on Windows 11 via CMD How to install WSL on Windows 11 via CMD
3. Wait a few moments until the installation process is complete.
How to Install WSL on Windows 11 for Beginners How to Install WSL on Windows 11 for Beginners
4. After the installation process is complete, then you must restart the computer. This is done so that WSL can be used.
5. Then you can make Linux distro settings according to your needs.
If you have finished carrying out the steps above, then the required Linux components can be installed automatically on the Windows 11 operating system. Not only that, the installation process for the latest version of the Ubuntu Linux distro is also carried out automatically.
2. How to Install WSL Using the Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store is a place where you can download various applications on your computer. Microsoft store is also very similar to google play store as it is on android. Here's how to install WSL using the Microsoft Store.
1. Click the Windows search button located in the taskbar. Then type Microsoft Store in the search field. Then double click on the Microsoft Store app to open it.
How to Install WSL on Windows 11 Through the Microsoft Store How to Install WSL on Windows 11 Through the Microsoft Store
2. Then find the WSL application in the Microsoft Store search field, the trick is to type WIndows Subsystem Linux in the search field. Click the Enter button to bring up the search results.
type windows subsystem linux type windows subsystem linux
3. Then the search results will be displayed, double click on the WSL application.
click WSL click WSL
4. Then click the Get button to download and install it.
click get click get
You can use this method if you have installed the Virtual Machine Platform.
Those are the steps on how to install WSL on Windows 11. The steps above are very easy and simple for you to practice.