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teach1st

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1. I have Windows Subsystem for Linux on my Windows 10 build but it's not on

Reply to steve2470 (Original post)

Sat Sep 16, 2017, 02:09 PM

Sep 2017

If you go to Control Panel > Programs > Turn Windows features on and off, and look for Windows Subsystem for Linux (beta). By default, it's not checked. If it's there and it's not checked, it's not on. If it's there and checked, and you don't need it, uncheck it.

How to install or uninstall:
https://www.howtogeek.com/261188/how-to-uninstall-or-reinstall-windows-10s-ubuntu-bash-shell/

ON EDIT: Oops. Apparently the article you posted says the new malware enables Windows Subsystem for Linux for those running developer mode.

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I have Windows Subsystem for Linux on my Windows 10 build but it's not on teach1st Sep 2017 #1