Step-by-Step: Install Ubuntu Using WSL on Windows

Step 1: Enable WSL and Virtual Machine Platform

Open PowerShell as Administrator and run:

wsl --install

This will install WSL 2, the latest version with full Linux kernel support.

🔸 If WSL is already installed, make sure it's version 2:

wsl --set-default-version 2

Step 2: Install Ubuntu from Microsoft Store

1. Open Microsoft Store.

2. Search for "Ubuntu".

3. Choose your version (e.g., Ubuntu 22.04 LTS).

4. Click Install.

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🔹 Step 3: Set Up Ubuntu

After install:

1. Launch “Ubuntu” from Start menu.

2. Wait for it to extract and initialize.

3. Create a new UNIX username and password.

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5. Step 4: Install Development Tools in Ubuntu (optional)

6. Inside the Ubuntu terminal:

7. sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

   sudo apt install php mysql-server composer nodejs npm git curl unzip -y

8. composer global require laravel/installer

You need to install the “Remote - WSL” extension inside Visual Studio Code, not from the terminal.

🔹 Step-by-Step to Fix:

1. Open VS Code

2. Go to the Extensions view:

   • Shortcut: Ctrl + Shift + X

   • Remote - WSL

   • After Installing:

     To open a WSL Ubuntu project:

     • Press F1 or Ctrl + Shift + P

     • Type:

     • WSL: Open Folder

     🔹 2. Generate SSH Key Pair

   • ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -C "your_email@example.com"
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