WSL does not come enabled by default in Windows; it must be enabled via the GUI or command line. WSL can be enabled on all editions or “SKUs” of Windows, including Windows 10 Home, Professional, Enterprise, and Server. There are multiple ways to enable WSL on Windows 10. How you enable WSL depends on your comfort level. New users may wish to use the GUI option, experienced users may wish to use PowerShell, and system administrators managing fleets of Windows machines may use DISM.
In Programs and Features
In Windows 10, click the Start button, type “features,” and select “Turn Windows features ...
