Activate Linux subsystem under Windows - how it works

In this practical tip, we explain how you can activate the Linux subsystem under Windows.

Activate Linux subsystem under Windows - how it works

The Linux subsystem gives you the option of using Linux commands and programs under Windows.

• To activate the subsystem, enter "PowerShell" in the Cortana search field, right-click on Windows PowerShell and select "Run as administrator".
• Then enter the command »Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName Microsoft-Windows-Subsystem-Linux« and confirm with [Enter].
• If you are asked to restart your PC, confirm the operation.
• Then install the "Ubuntu" app and then start it. In the next step you will be asked to enter a new Unix user name and a new Unix password.
• To access the hard disks of your PC, execute the command »cd / mnt«. With »ls« you can display all drives. For example, switch to your C partition with »cd c«.

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