How to create an Ubuntu instance in Windows Subsystem for Linux

• Enable WSL (up to but not including: 'Press Windows key + X')
• Go to the Microsoft Store app and search for Ubuntu:
• Install and open. You may have to install kernel updates and allow Powershell scripts to run.
  • Powershell as Administrator
  • Set-ExecutionPolicy ByPass -scope LocalMachine
• If the text-input screen comes up, use tab and enter to navigate, not mouse-clicks.
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• (Optional) Create a password in a password manager, e.g., 1Password
• Take defaults (you will have to manually enter your password)
• (Optional) Make copy/paste easier
  • Set in Defaults as well as Properties
  • You may still need to use shift-insert to paste password prompts.
• PS C:\Users\chris> wsl --set-version Ubuntu 2