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The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is embarking on an exciting journey of simplification and user-friendliness, aimed particularly at new users who have just opened the gates of Linux on their Windows machines. As many Windows users dive deeper into the ocean of development, system utilities...

If you’ve ever ventured into the world of Linux while navigating the Windows operating system, you may have encountered the somewhat steep learning curve that comes with the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). Fortunately, Microsoft is on a mission to smooth out these bumps with some exciting new...

Microsoft has unleashed its monthly trove of updates as part of the November 2024 Patch Tuesday for Windows 11 users—specifically, updates KB5046617 and KB5046633. For those diligent enough to keep their systems up to date—an essential practice in this age of rampant cybersecurity threats—this...

In an era where web development is continuously evolving, having a hands-on test environment is paramount for developers and aspiring webmasters. Enter the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), particularly in Windows 11, allowing users to create a robust local web server. If you've ever wished to...

Are you yearning to dive into the world of penetration testing and cybersecurity without sacrificing your current Windows setup? Enter Kali Linux: the go-to OS for ethical hackers and cybersecurity professionals. With its plethora of pre-installed tools and features, it becomes vital for anyone...

Scratch the surface of Windows (and macOS), and you'll find a command line console underneath, a lingering remnant of how these operating systems started. Both have evolved over time, adopting a more user-friendly graphical interface while maintaining the power and efficiency of command line...

Key Features and Changes: 1. User Experience Enhancements One of the main improvements in Build 26120.1843 is enhancing how Windows handles servicing technologies, designed to deliver a more seamless experience for users who regularly update their systems. This not only streamlines the update...

The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a powerful feature integrated into Windows 11 that enables users to run a variety of Linux distributions directly within their Windows operating environment. This feature eliminates the need for dual-boot setups or complex virtual machine configurations...

My computer was running slow and hot, and I noticed that a process called vmmem was using 85-99% of my CPU at all times. I ran wsl --shutdown in the command line, and shut down my computer. Now, my CPU is running at a more normal level, but I'm concerned that I have a virus on my computer. I...

Hello WindowsForum members! Microsoft has unveiled the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25272, the first Dev Channel build of 2023. This release packs several updates aimed at improving user experience, alongside vital fixes to known issues. Let’s dive into what this build brings to the table...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22518 to the Dev Channel. TL;DR This build will not be offered to ARM64 PCs due to an issue that causes these devices to rollback when attempting to update to this build. We’re working on a fix. This build has...

Hi everybody :) I have been using Linux for a few years and I heard about Windows 11 and its WSL and would like to have some information. (WARNING, a lot of information o_O) 1) Can we have shortcuts on the corners of the screen ? Like on Gnome (similar to this project under windows : GitHub -...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing 21H2 Build 19044.1200 (KB5005101) to the Release Preview Channel. This update will be offered automatically for Windows Insiders already on Windows 10, version 21H2 in the Release Preview Channel. For Insiders not yet on Windows 10, version 21H2 –...

This year’s Microsoft Build is packed with news tailored specifically for developers. Our team has been hard at work creating useful tools and improving the developer experience for anyone who develops on Windows, including innovations with Terminal and WSL2. Additionally, we are unifying the...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21370 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. What’s new in Build 21370 Improving the Bluetooth audio experience Over the past several months, we have been adding new features to make Bluetooth audio streaming...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21364 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. What’s new in Build 21364 Run Linux GUI applications directly on Windows using the first preview of GUI app support on the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) The Windows...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21286 (RS_PRERELEASE) to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. This build is being offered to ALL Insiders in the Dev Channel. All Insiders in the Dev Channel will now receive the same build going forward. What’s new...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20246 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. Starting with today’s build, Windows Insiders will notice that the name of the branch we are releasing builds from has changed to FE_RELEASE. Just like we did back in May...

Works around an issue that causes the DISM apply image command to fail with error code 5 (ERROR_ACCESS_DENIED). Occurs when you try to apply a Windows 10 1607 image by using the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) feature. Continue reading...

We are excited to announce two new online resources for developers using Windows: A new docs landing-page for developers building and deploying apps and systems running on non-Microsoft operating systems like Linux and Android A new GitHub issues repo for filing developer-oriented issues with...