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Install archlinux on WSL2

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Arch Linux is officially supported on WSL 2

Step 1 – Ensure WSL 2 is Installed

wsl --install

Step 2 – Install Arch Linux

wsl --install -d archlinux

This downloads and installs the official Arch Linux WSL image.

Step 3 – Initial Setup

Inside archlinux shell, Set a root password:

passwd

Update system:

pacman -Syu

Install sudo if missing:

pacman -S sudo

Create a new user with admin rights:

useradd -m -G wheel <username>
passwd <username>
EDITOR=nano visudo # Uncomment %wheel ALL=(ALL) ALL

Back to Window PowerShell, Set default user:

wsl --manage archlinux --set-default-user <username>

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