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WSL - Start up a Distibution

January 10, 2026

Summary

This guide explains how to manage and start up Linux distributions in Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).

  1. Check Available Linux Distributions
# Check which distribution is set as default (marked with *)
wsl --list --verbose
  1. Start Up a Distribution
# case insenstive
wsl -d fedoralinux-42
  1. Verify the Distribution (Optional)
cat /etc/os-release
  1. Set a Distribution as Default (Optional)
# Set a specific distribution as the default
wsl --set-default Ubuntu

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WSL - Install a Linux Distribution

WSL - Install a Linux Distribution

January 10, 2026

Summary

This guide explains how to install a Linux distribution on Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). It covers the installation command using PowerShell, the password setup process, and how to verify the installation by listing all installed distributions.

  1. Install a Distribution
# for example, install "Ubuntu"
wsl --install -d ubuntu

# set a new password during the step
  1. Verify the installation
# Eixt from the Distribution
exit

# Show the list of Distributions
wsl --list --verbose

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WSL - Install a Linux Distribution