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| 1 | +# Step 03 – Install Ubuntu (WSL) on Windows |
| 2 | + |
| 3 | +This step covers installing the Ubuntu Linux distribution via the Microsoft Store, setting it up, and creating your initial Linux user. |
| 4 | + |
| 5 | +--- |
| 6 | + |
| 7 | +## 🧭 Overview |
| 8 | + |
| 9 | +| Step | Action | |
| 10 | +|-------|--------| |
| 11 | +| 2.1 | Download and install Ubuntu from Microsoft Store | |
| 12 | +| 2.2 | Launch Ubuntu for the first time | |
| 13 | +| 2.3 | Create a Linux user account | |
| 14 | + |
| 15 | +--- |
| 16 | + |
| 17 | +## 🧩 Detailed Steps |
| 18 | + |
| 19 | +### 2.1 Download and Install Ubuntu |
| 20 | + |
| 21 | +- Open this link in your browser or directly open the Microsoft Store app: |
| 22 | + [Ubuntu on Microsoft Store](https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/ubuntu/9PDXGNCFSCZV?hl=de-de&gl=de&rtc=1) |
| 23 | +- Click **Get** (or **Install**) to download and install Ubuntu on your Windows machine. |
| 24 | +- Wait for the installation to complete. |
| 25 | + |
| 26 | +--- |
| 27 | + |
| 28 | +### 2.2 Launch Ubuntu for the First Time |
| 29 | + |
| 30 | +- After installation, click **Launch** in the Microsoft Store, or open Ubuntu from your Start Menu. |
| 31 | +- The terminal window will open and complete the installation process. |
| 32 | + |
| 33 | +--- |
| 34 | + |
| 35 | +### 2.3 Create a Linux User Account |
| 36 | + |
| 37 | +- You will be prompted to create a new UNIX username. |
| 38 | +- Enter your preferred username and press **Enter**. |
| 39 | +- Next, set a password (you won’t see characters while typing). Press **Enter**. |
| 40 | +- Confirm the password by typing it again and pressing **Enter**. |
| 41 | +- Your Ubuntu WSL environment is now set up and ready to use. |
| 42 | + |
| 43 | +--- |
| 44 | + |
| 45 | +## ✅ Outcome |
| 46 | + |
| 47 | +- Ubuntu is installed on Windows via WSL. |
| 48 | +- A Linux user account is created. |
| 49 | +- You can now use Ubuntu terminal inside Windows for development and running Linux tools. |
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