Install Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)
Open PowerShell as Administrator
Run `wsl –install`
Restart your computer
Open the installed Linux distribution from the Start menu
Create a Linux username and password
Update Linux packages with `sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade`
Install additional Linux tools with `sudo apt install
Use Linux commands directly in the terminal
Access Windows files from Linux through `/mnt/c`
Install a different Linux distribution from the Microsoft Store if needed
Use a virtual machine with VirtualBox or VMware if you want a full Linux desktop
Boot Linux from a USB drive if you want to run it without installing
Use a dual-boot setup if you want Linux and Windows on the same machine