Microsoft now allows users of the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) to run commands automatically on WSL distribution startup. WSL is a compatibility layer designed by Microsoft to makes it possible ...

Microsoft's latest Windows 10 preview lets users attach and mount a physical disk inside their Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL 2) distribution of choice. The new feature is available in Windows 10 ...

Microsoft says the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) can now be installed on Windows 10, version 2004 or later using a single terminal command. "In the latest Windows Insider Preview builds, you can ...

Microsoft announced on Thursday that it has backported support for Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) version 2 into Windows 10 versions 1903 and 1909. WSL is a Windows 10 component that permits ...

Explore the hidden challenges that make WSL a less-than-ideal solution for a real Linux environment.

The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), one of the best reasons to run Windows 11, is now available to Windows 10 users, in the latest version and with all its features. WSL dropped its “preview” label ...

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a powerful piece of software wizardry that allows users to run GNU/Linux environments directly in Windows without requiring virtual machines (VMs) or dual-boot ...

Microsoft's Patch Tuesday security update for Windows 10 version 2004 has reportedly broken Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL 2). Multiple Windows 10 version 2004 users are reporting they're unable ...

The 0x80072eff WSL error may happen when you try to open the Windows System for Linux or run “wsl.exe” or “wsl” in the Command Prompt. In this post, we will ...

A new Windows 10 preview build notably adds support for running graphical user interface (GUI)-based Linux applications. Build 21364 for Windows Insider Program Dev Channel testers includes a "first ...

Microsoft has confirmed that support for Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL 2) was backported to version 1903 and version 1909 of Windows 10. Developers have worked over the last few months to bring ...