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WSL2 - Install, move and use it

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Install, relocate, and get productive with WSL2 on Windows.

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Discovering Zorin
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Trying a new OS? Zorin OS 18 is a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu, perfect for switching from Windows. Easy install, familiar interface, and great compatibility!

December 1, 2025

Ubuntu - Install from scratch
Linux

Ubuntu - Install from scratch →

Install Ubuntu Desktop 24.04 from scratch with this easy, step-by-step guide. Learn how to turn off Bitlocker, create a bootable USB, and solve the NVIDIA driver installation bug.

May 20, 2024

Starting the default associated Windows program on WSL
WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux)

Starting the default associated Windows program on WSL →

Learn the simple command to open files like PDFs and HTML from your WSL Linux console using their default Windows application - powershell.exe.

December 27, 2023

Move WSL to another location
WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux)

Move WSL to another location →

Running low on C drive space? Follow this step-by-step guide to safely move your WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) distribution and Docker data to a new drive location using the wsl --export and wsl --import commands.

November 3, 2023

Open your Linux folder in Windows Explorer
WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux)

Open your Linux folder in Windows Explorer →

Access your Linux files in Windows Explorer! Learn the simple command to open your current WSL folder and how to quickly fix the "wsl.localhost is not accessible" error.

November 3, 2023

Opening an RDP connection to the Linux local instance
WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux)

Opening an RDP connection to the Linux local instance →

Learn how to open an RDP connection to your WSLg Linux instance (Ubuntu) for a full graphical desktop environment. Follow this step-by-step guide to installing and configuring xrdp.

November 2, 2023