Windows Subsystem for Linux installation

This procedure has been tested on Windows 10, build 19044.2006

Start by opening a Windows Powershell with adminitrstor rights:

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In this powershell, run the following command to install Windows Subsystem for Linux with the Ubuntu distribution:

wsl --install -d Ubuntu

Force the use of WSL version 1:

wsl --set-default-version 1

Restart Windows.

From the start menu, launch Ubuntu application :

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You will be asked to set a new user name and a password.

Your Windows Subsystem is now ready. You can continue by installing YETI.