How to Install Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) on Windows 11 (22H2)

Below are the tl;dr steps to install Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) on Windows 11 (version 22H2)

Open Terminal/CMD,

Now run the command,

wsl --install

You will see some prompts asking "Do you want to allow this prompt to make changes to your device?" select yes.

Windows Subsystem for Linux - Prompt Windows 11

Next you should see that the installation for Ubuntu starts and may take some time based on your Internet speed.

PS C:\Users\Sam> wsl --install
The requested operation requires elevation.
Installing: Virtual Machine Platform
Virtual Machine Platform has been installed.
Installing: Windows Subsystem for Linux
Windows Subsystem for Linux has been installed.
Installing: Ubuntu
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Once the download completes, you will be asked to restart your device.

This is not an AI-generated article but is demonstrated by a human on a Windows PC running Windows 11 version 22H2.

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