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wsl2

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WSL does not have a graphical user interface (GUI) like Windows, so this step will guide you through installing Google Chrome for Windows instead. Later on, we'll cover how you can use the Windows ...

Guide: Install Chrome for WSL2

WSL does not have a graphical user interface (GUI) like Windows, so this step will guide you through installing Google Chrome for Windows instead. Later on, we’ll cover how you can use the Windows installed Chrome to preview your work that lives within WSL.

Step 1: Download Google Chrome

  1. Visit Google Chrome download page.
  2. Click Download Chrome.

Step 2: Install Google Chrome

  1. Open the Downloads folder.
  2. Double click the file ChromeSetup.exe to start the install.

Step 3: Using Google Chrome

  1. Search for Google Chrome in your Start Menu.
  2. Click Google Chrome to start the application.

Optional: Delete the installer file

  1. Open the Downloads folder.
  2. Select the ChromeSetup.exe file and hit the Delete key, or drag it the Recycling Bin.

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