WSL or Windows Subsystem for Linux provides a way to run Linux commands and tools in Windows. Moreover, users, especially developers, like Ubuntu for its exceptional features, and large and active community. In these two articles, I have shown how to install Ubuntu in WSL 1 and how to install Ubuntu in WSL 2 from the terminal. Apparently, some prefer GUI (Graphical User Interface) as it is more visually intuitive. In this article, I will show how to install Ubuntu in WSL using GUI.
Key Takeaways
- Enabling WSL in Windows using GUI.
- Installing Ubuntu from Microsoft Store.
- Setting Up Ubuntu in Windows.
Requirements
- Windows Operating System.
- Stable internet connection.
Process Flow Chart
[OS Used Throughout the Tutorial: Windows 11]
3 Steps to Install Ubuntu in WSL Using GUI
Here I have divided the whole process of installing Ubuntu in WSL using GUI in three steps. Now I will provide a detailed description of each step.
Step 01: Enable WSL in Windows
In the beginning, I will show you how to enable the WSL feature in Windows. Follow the steps below with me to do that:
Steps to Follow >
❶ At first, press WINDOWS KEY + R to open the Run dialog box.
❷ Write “control” or “control panel” or “Control Panel” and then click on “OK”.
This will open the Control Panel in your Windows.
❸ Now click on “Programs and Features”.
❹ Again, click on the “Turn on Windows features on or off”.
❺ Next, check “Virtual Machine Platform” and “Windows Subsystem for Linux” and click on “OK”.
This process may take a while to complete. Don’t worry.
❻ Finally, restart your computer.
Step 02: Install Ubuntu in WSL
In this step, you will learn how to install Ubuntu on your Windows.
Steps to Follow >
➊ First, go to “Microsoft Store”.
➋ Search “Ubuntu” and select your preferable Ubuntu version.
❸ Finally, click on “Install”.
This process can consume a lot of time depending on your internet speed. At the end of the process, Ubuntu will be successfully installed in your system. Here, I have installed “Ubuntu 22.04.02 LTS”.
Step 03: Set Up Ubuntu
Previously, you have installed Ubuntu in your Windows. Now you will know how to set up Ubuntu and make it ready for use.
Steps to Follow >
❶ Find Ubuntu in your Windows like below and open it.
❷ Then give a username and press ENTER.
❸ Write a password and hit ENTER.
❹ Rewrite the password and press ENTER again.
Now you will be able to run Linux commands in your Ubuntu.
Conclusion
In this article, I have shown how to install Ubuntu in WSL using GUI in a simple and comprehensive way. Hopefully, it was helpful. If you have any queries, let me know in the comment section.
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