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Microsoft Windows 10: Install Ubuntu 18.04

Microsoft loves Linux! You can search and install Ubuntu from Microsoft Store.

Launch Microsoft Store and search for Ubuntu






Create user and set password



sudo apt update

sudo apt upgrade

Microsoft save Linux packages in %userprofile%\AppData\Local\Packages folder and it is recommended to NOT tamper with them from Windows.

rootfs of Ubuntu on Windows 10

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