If you're running the Home edition, you can now turn on or enable WSL in Windows 10 Home to run Linux programs. Here're the exact steps to follow along with.

Among the best features on Windows 10 may be the ability to run Linux specific applications and commands directly in Windows. This eliminates or at best greatly reduces the have to dual boot Windows 10. As you can guess, this is an awesome feature for a lot of developers. To run Linux apps, you first need to allow the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) in Windows 10. When you switch on WSL, after that you can install the Linux flavor of your choice and start working on it like you would on the Linux machine.

Fortunately, Microsoft is constantly working on WSL and improving its performance and reliability. For instance, when compared with WSL 1, WSL 2 is leagues ahead in terms of both performance and usability.

At first, the WSL feature is just restricted to Windows 10 Pro users only. However, with recent updates, Microsoft made it possible for Windows 10 Home users to enable WSL in their machines. So, if you are running the Home edition, stick to the steps the following to allow WSL on Windows 10 Home.

Steps to allow WSL on Windows 10 Home Edition

Below are the steps to follow to allow wsl in Windows 10 Home edition.

First, press the Start key on the keyboard to spread out the Start menu.
Type "Turn Windows Features on or off" and press Enter.
Choose the "Windows Subsystem for Linux" checkbox within the Windows Features box. There is a option at the end.
Click "Ok".
As soon as you click Ok, Windows will download and install any required files and enables the feature.
Finally, click the "Restart now" button to use the changes.

After restarting, you are able to install the Linux distribution of your liking from the Microsoft Store. Simply open the Store app, look for the Linux distribution of your liking and click on the Install button. For example, I'm installing Ubuntu.

Once installed, you are able to launch it from the beginning menu like every other Windows app and begin using its command-line interface.

Uninstall WSL in Windows 10

Should you no longer need WSL in Windows 10, you can uninstall it. To begin, uninstall any Linux distributions set up in the body. You can do that from the "Settings → Apps → Apps & features" page. After uninstalling the Linux distribution(s), open the Windows Features box, uncheck the "Windows Subsystem for Linux" checkbox, and click "Ok". When prompted, press the "Restart now" button.

That's all. After restarting the system, the WSL is totally uninstalled. Should you ever wish to reinstall WSL, you can stick to the above steps.