How to Install Ubuntu 24.04 WSL on Windows 10 and 11

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Introduction

This guide shows you step-by-step how to install Ubuntu 24.04 LTS using WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) on Windows 10 or Windows 11. It's a great solution to run Linux without dual boot or virtual machines.

Requirements

  1. Windows 10 (version 2004 or later) or Windows 11
  2. Internet connection
  3. Administrator access

1. Enable WSL

Open PowerShell as administrator and run this command:

wsl --install

This command enables the necessary features, installs the WSL platform, and downloads Ubuntu (usually the latest stable version).

2. Install Ubuntu 24.04 Manually (if needed)

If you want to install Ubuntu 24.04 specifically, you can do it manually:

wsl --install -d Ubuntu-24.04

Or if WSL is already installed:

wsl --list --online
wsl --install -d Ubuntu-24.04

3. First Launch and Setup

After installation, open Ubuntu from the Start Menu. The first time you launch it, you'll be asked to create a new Linux username and password.

4. Update the System

Inside Ubuntu, update the system with this command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

5. (Optional) Set WSL 2 as Default

To be sure you are using WSL 2 (faster and better), run this command:

wsl --set-default-version 2

Conclusion

Now you have Ubuntu 24.04 running on Windows! You can use Linux tools directly in your Windows environment — perfect for developers, sysadmins, and tech enthusiasts.

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