How to run Linux with WSL on Windows 11 To install a Linux distro (such as Ubuntu) on Windows 11, use these steps: Open Start.

Running Linux on a Windows system opens up a world of possibilities for users who want to explore the power and flexibility of the Linux operating system.

If you want to install Ubuntu in VirtualBox on your Windows 11 computer, make sure to enable Hardware Virtualization from BIOS and then follow this guide.

If you're looking to jump from Windows 10 to Linux, and you have specific apps you need to use that aren't available on the open-source platform, here's how to get around that.