Windows Features

Windows Features

1. Enable Windows Subsystem for Linux and Virtual Machine Platform

   You can enable WSL using either PowerShell or the Windows Features dialog:

   • Using PowerShell:

     Open PowerShell as an administrator (right-click and select "Run as administrator").

     Run the following command to enable VMP:

     PowerShell

     dism.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:VirtualMachinePlatform /all /norestart
     

     Then, enable WSL with:

     PowerShell

     dism.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:Microsoft-Windows-Subsystem-Linux /all /norestart
     

     Restart your computer to apply these changes:

     PowerShell

     Restart-Computer
     

2. Using Windows Features:

   Press + R and type:

   Run

   optionalfeatures
   

   Check the boxes for Windows Subsystem for Linux and Virtual Machine Platform, then click OK.

   

   Restart your computer.