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https://github.com/electronicegg/wsl-ubuntu-powershell
Basic PowerShell scripts for downloading, installing, and uninstalling Ubuntu in Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)
https://github.com/electronicegg/wsl-ubuntu-powershell
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Basic PowerShell scripts for downloading, installing, and uninstalling Ubuntu in Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/electronicegg/wsl-ubuntu-powershell
- Owner: electronicegg
- Created: 2019-04-22T12:05:34.000Z (over 5 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2021-06-27T05:47:50.000Z (over 3 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-07-30T21:04:42.430Z (5 months ago)
- Topics: powershell, ubuntu, wsl
- Language: PowerShell
- Homepage:
- Size: 7.81 KB
- Stars: 17
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 3
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
# WSL Ubuntu 20.04 Installation Using PowerShell
This collection of PowerShell scripts provide a way to download, install,
uninstall, or reset Ubuntu 20.04 in WSL.## Prerequisites
By default, PowerShell's execution policy is set to **Restricted** and script
execution is not allowed. To be able to execute PowerShell scripts, the
execution policy must be changed to **RemoteSigned** or **Unrestricted**.Execute the following command in a PowerShell terminal with **Administrator**
permissions:Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned
or
Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted
## Opening PowerShell as Administrator
Some ways to launch PowerShell with Administrator privileges are:
1. Press `Win` + `X`, the select `Windows PowerShell (Admin)` then perform a
`cd` command to the desired directory.2. Short way is to open a folder in Windows Explorer then press
`ALT` `F` `S` `A`.
Long way: `File` > `Open PowerShell Submenu` (Click on the right arrow `>`) >
`Open Windows PowerShell as administrator`## Included Scripts
### Enabling WSL in Windows 10
.\0_enable_wsl.ps1
### Downloading the Ubuntu 20.04 WSL Package
.\1_download_ubuntu.ps1
This script will download an `ubuntu-2004.zip` file.
### Installing WSL Ubuntu 20.04
.\2_install_ubuntu.ps1
This script extracts the contents of the `ubuntu-2004.zip` and calls
`.\ubuntu\ubuntu2004.exe` to start the installation process.### Reset WSL Ubuntu to Defaults
.\3_reset_ubuntu.ps1
This script will reset (uninstall and reinstall) the Ubuntu installation.
### Uninstalling WSL Ubuntu
.\4_uninstall_ubuntu.ps1
## Disclaimer
These scripts are provided as-is and without warranties. The author holds no
responsibility over the usage and results arising from the use of these
scripts. Use at your own risk.## References
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install-win10
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install-manual
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install-on-server
- https://wiki.ubuntu.com/WSL