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WSL install invalid command line option

I want to install an Ubuntu image in WSL.

But, I get a error when running wsl --install:

Invalid command line option: --install

I am using windows 10 education, version 20H2 OS Build 19042.867.

Solution

  • You are attempting to work from Windows Insider documentation, which is not meant for the general public, and it says so. WSL/WSL2 is a fast-moving target.

    Most people should use the Microsoft Store to install WSL / WSL2. Search for Ubuntu. Several choices will be displayed. Pick the one simply called Ubuntu, not Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or whatever. The Ubuntu package is kept current.

    VSCode has current instructions for installing Ubuntu, then VSCode. You don't have to install VSCode.