Windows Install - WSL Installation
From VersaVision Support
OVERVIEW
- Windows Subsystem for Linux is a feature of Windows that allows users to run a Linux environment without the need for a separate virtual machine or dual booting.
- WSL must be run on a dedicated account with administrator privileges. We recommend setting up the account with a password that does not expire. If a password is set to expire, WSL stop running and in turn will cause VersaVision to stop running until someone logs into the system and changes the password in WSL.
REQUIREMENTS
- Log In: Installer/User must have a Windows Log In with Administrator permissions. This Account must remain active after the installation.
- Access: When using a VM, Installer/User must have Remote PC Access to the Windows instance.
- Internet Access: Server must have full internet access. Access can be removed after the installation is complete.
- Pre-Requisites: Hyper-V must be enabled before attempting to install WSL.
- NOTE: The instructions below will work for Windows Server 2022, Windows Pro 10 & Windows Pro 11.
TOOL TIP
- There is specific Code that needs to be entered in on the steps below. The Paste function in Power Shell and WSL works differently from Windows.
- To Copy - select the Code/Text in the cell so that it is highlighted. Press the Control Key & C Key on your keyboard at the same time. Alternatively, you can right click on the highlighted text and select Copy from the pop-up menu.
- To Paste - Right Click on the Cursor next to the User Prompt. The copied text will fill in automatically.
- There is specific Code that needs to be entered in on the steps below. The Paste function in Power Shell and WSL works differently from Windows.
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INSTRUCTIONS
- Open Power Shell on the Computer/Server/VM – type “Power Shell” in the search field next to the Windows button.
- Select the “Run As Administrator” option for this application.
- A Power Shell Window will load on the screen with a User Prompt.
- Copy the Code/Text from the cell below.
- wsl --install</span>
- Paste the Code/Text into Power Shell - press the Enter key on your keyboard after the Code/Text is pasted in.
- The Power Shell window will show the installation progress.
- Once the installation is complete you will see a successful message and a Server needs to be restarted message.
- Close the Power Shell Window and restart the Computer/Server/VM.
- Return to the Software Install Main page and continue with the next Guide/Step.
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