How to Install Ubuntu on Windows Using WSL

1. Enable Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)

   Go to Control Panel > Programs and Features > Turn Windows Features on or off.

   

   Activate the Windows Subsystem for Linux.

   

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2. Install Ubuntu from Microsoft Store

   Visit the Microsoft Store and install the latest version of Ubuntu.

   

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3. Initial Setup

   Upon installation, the command prompt will open, prompting you to create a UNIX username and password.

   

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4. Switch to Root User

   By default, the root user in Ubuntu has no password, and the default username is root. It's recommended to set a password for enhanced security.

   Run the following command to switch to the root user:

   sudo -i
   

   Note: sudo -i will prompt for your user account password that you set during the first boot.

   

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5. Set a Password for Root User

   Once switched to the root user, the username displayed will change to root.

   To set a new password for root, run:

   passwd
   

   

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6. Switch Back to Your Regular User Account

   To switch back to your normal user account, use the su command:

   su yourUserName
   

   

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7. Explore the Ubuntu File System from Windows

   Open Windows Explorer and paste the following path into the address bar:

   \\wsl$
   

   Then press Enter.

   

   It might take a moment to load depending on your system performance.

   

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8. Default Launch Directory

   By default, this directory appears when you launch Ubuntu through the terminal.

   

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Happy Linuxing on Windows! 🚀

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