Some readers reported an error message for the first run of the system, something about VcXsrv fatal error. Here is a screenshot of the system running on my machine: Now, in the Bash console window, write: 1 xfce4-session
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On the Extra settings screen, check third option Disable access control: On the next screen, keep the default settings: Download and start the installer, you can safely accept the default settings.Īfter installation, start the XLaunch program and check One Large Window: I suggest VcXsrv which works well with WSL. Next, you will need to install an X server for Windows. Save the modified file by pressing CTRL+X and answering Y when asked if you want to save the file. bashrc in nano and you can scroll to the end of the file and write: 1 export DISPLAY =:0.0 I suggest to use vim or nano, e.g.: 1 cd ~ 2 nano. There are a few text editors that work under WSL. From my experience, Xfce works reasonably well with WSL: 1 sudo apt install xfce4
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First step is to install a window manager. However, you can install graphical Linux applications and run these under WSL if you have an X server like VcXsrv or Xming, on your Windows machine.Īssuming that you have a working WSL installation, start Bash on Ubuntu on Windows, or open a Command Prompt and type bash in it. Officially, at the time of this writing, WSL supports only command-line applications.
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In my previous article, I’ve shown you how to install WSL, the Windows System for Linux, on a fresh Windows 10 Creators Update. Solarian Programmer My programming ramblings Home Archives Contact Privacy Using the Windows Subsystem for Linux with Xfce 4 Posted on Apby Paul