The latest articles on DEV Community by Sohaib Ilyas (@sohaibilyas). https://dev.to/sohaibilyas https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F893492%2F21fe23b3-0be6-420b-8465-e7dc8e4d47d5.jpeg https://dev.to/sohaibilyas en Sohaib Ilyas Thu, 21 Nov 2024 08:48:27 +0000 https://dev.to/sohaibilyas/unlocking-linux-on-windows-a-guide-to-installing-ubuntu-using-wsl-2-on-windows-11-415d https://dev.to/sohaibilyas/unlocking-linux-on-windows-a-guide-to-installing-ubuntu-using-wsl-2-on-windows-11-415d <p>Have you ever wondered how WSL 2 (Windows Subsystem for Linux) lets developers use a Linux-like environment right on Windows? It's quite intriguing! It provides a simple way to set up Laravel, PHP, Python, Node.js, Vue.js, React.js, and many more for development. Let's explore how to get started quickly.</p> <h2> Step 1: Enable Virtualization in BIOS </h2> <ol> <li>Restart your computer and enter the BIOS/UEFI settings (usually by pressing <code>F2</code>, <code>Delete</code>, or <code>Esc</code> during boot).</li> <li>Look for an option like Intel Virtualization Technology, AMD-V, or SVM Mode under the processor or advanced settings.</li> <li>Enable the option and save changes.</li> <li>Restart your system.</li> <li>Check if it enabled using Windows Task Manager <code>Ctrl + Shift + Esc</code> </li> </ol> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fvf56bsbntli2zr6suubs.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fvf56bsbntli2zr6suubs.png" alt="Check CPU virtualization in Windows Task Manager" width="800" height="606"></a></p> <h2> Step 2: Install WSL 2 and Ubuntu on Windows 11 </h2> <p>First, we need to check if Windows Subsystem for Linux is enabled as a feature on Windows or not, so press Start key on your keyboard to bring start menu on front and type windows features and open the program.</p> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fot3yaccucbnbczibrreg.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fot3yaccucbnbczibrreg.png" alt="Install WSL 2 and Ubuntu on Windows 11" width="800" height="424"></a></p> <p>Now enable Windows Subsystem for Linux and Virtual Machine Platform and restart your machine.</p> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fp1jfryxlh3dmtnbt9ym0.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fp1jfryxlh3dmtnbt9ym0.png" alt="Enable Windows Subsystem for Linux and Virtual Machine Platform " width="547" height="482"></a></p> <p>Open Windows Powershell as Administrator and run the following command to install WSL 2 and Ubuntu Linux OS on Windows.<br> </p> <div class="highlight js-code-highlight"> <pre class="highlight shell"><code>wsl <span class="nt">--install</span> </code></pre> </div> <p>If you're still having trouble installing WSL 2 on your Windows computer, feel free to comment below. I'm here to help!</p> linux ubuntu windows tutorial