How do I install WSL?

How to Install WSL

You can easily install WSL through our WSL Installation Wizard during the CaseScan installation process. Simply click "Start WSL Setup Wizard" on the System Requirements screen and follow the on-screen instructions. This process includes restarting your PC. Once the WSL installation is complete, the CaseScan installer will reopen, displaying the Welcome screen, prompting you to continue with the System Requirements screen.

Alternatively, you can install WSL manually by following these steps:

Manual Installation Steps

Click the Windows button to open the Start Menu.
In the search bar, type PowerShell to find the Windows PowerShell app.
Right-click the Windows PowerShell app and select Run as administrator.
If prompted with the message "Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?", click Yes.
In the command prompt, enter the following command and press Enter:
```
wsl --install -d Ubuntu
```
The WSL installation process will begin. Wait for it to complete.
Once installation is complete, restart your PC.
After the reboot, Windows PowerShell will reopen automatically.
Wait until you see the prompt: "Enter new UNIX username".
Close the PowerShell window by clicking the "X" button.

You have now successfully installed WSL on your PC!

For more details on WSL installation, visit the official documentation:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install

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How do I install WSL?

How do I install WSL?

How to Install WSL

Manual Installation Steps

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System Requirements

CaseScan Installation Manual

While starting a new case / while scanning files, CaseScan informed me that there isn’t enough space in the WSL folder to proceed. What should I do?

During scanning, a notification informed me that there is not enough space in Windows / WSL to proceed. After freeing up space, will I need to start from scratch by creating a new case?

Release Note – CaseScan v1.7.0 (06/21/23)