Setting Up WSL 2 on Windows 11
Prerequisites**
OS Requirement: Windows 10 version 1903+ (Build 18362+) or Windows 11
Virtualization: Must be enabled in BIOS/UEFI
Permissions: Administrator access is required
1. Enable WSL and Virtual Machine Platform
Run these in elevated PowerShell:
dism.exe...
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