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)

1. Open Terminal/CMD,
2. 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.

   

   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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3. Once the download completes, you will be asked to restart your device.

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