{"id":13602,"date":"2024-09-26T10:17:34","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T10:17:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bodhost.com\/kb\/?p=13602"},"modified":"2026-02-26T14:02:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T14:02:09","slug":"how-to-install-linux-windows-subsystem-on-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bodhost.com\/kb\/how-to-install-linux-windows-subsystem-on-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install Linux Windows Subsystem on Windows 11: Easy Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

This article explains how to install the Linux Windows subsystem on Windows 11.<\/p>\n

Follow the steps:<\/strong><\/h5>\n

1. Install Using Command Prompt:<\/strong><\/span>
\n– Open Command Prompt with administrative privileges.
\n– Execute the command:
\n\u00a0 \u00a0wsl \u2013install<\/strong><\/p>\n

–\u00a0 To view other available Linux distributions, run:
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 wsl -l -o<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Install your preferred Linux distribution by using:
\n\u00a0 \u00a0wsl –install -d <NameOfLinuxDistro><\/strong><\/p>\n

Once the installation is complete, restart your PC. You can then launch the Linux distribution from the Start menu.<\/p>\n

2. Install Using Windows Features:
\n<\/strong><\/span>–\u00a0 Once the installation is complete, restart your PC. You can then launch the Linux distribution from the Start menu.
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 wsl –install -d <NameOfLinuxDistro><\/strong><\/p>\n

3. Install Using Windows Features:<\/strong><\/span>
\n– Open the Start menu, search for \u201cWindows Features,<\/strong>\u201d and click on Turn Windows
\n– Features \u201cOn<\/strong>\u201d or \u201cOff<\/strong>.\u201d
\n– Check the box for Windows Subsystem for Linux and press OK<\/strong>.
\n– After the installation is complete, restart<\/strong> your computer.
\n– Open the Microsoft Store, search for the Linux distribution you want, and install<\/strong> it.
\n– Once installed, launch the Linux distribution from the Start menu<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This is how you can install the Linux Windows Subsystem on Windows 11. We hope you found this article helpful. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our support team.<\/p>\n

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