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@@ -492,16 +492,18 @@ Running Docker-OSX on Windows is possible using WSL2 (Windows 11 + Windows Subsy
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You must have Windows 11 installed with build 22000+ (21H2 or higher).
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First, install WSL on your computer by running this command in an administrator powershell. For more info, look [here](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install)
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First, install WSL on your computer by running this command in an administrator powershell. For more info, look [here](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install).
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This will install Ubuntu by default.
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```
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wsl --install
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You can confirm WSL2 is enabled using `wsl -l -v` in PowerShell. To see other distributions that are available, use `wsl --install -l -o`.
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If you have previously installed WSL1, upgrade to WSL 2. Check [this link to upgrade from WSL1 to WSL2](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install#upgrade-version-from-wsl-1-to-wsl-2).
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After WSL installation, go to `C:/Users/<Your_Name>/.wslconfig` and add `nestedVirtualization=true` to the end of the file (If the file doesn't exist, create it).
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After WSL installation, go to `C:/Users/<Your_Name>/.wslconfig` and add `nestedVirtualization=true` to the end of the file (If the file doesn't exist, create it). You may need to select "Show Hidden Files" and "Show File Extensions" in File Explorer options.
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The result should be like this:
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[wsl2]

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