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Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

by Canonical Group Limitedv2404.0.5.0

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Install a complete Ubuntu terminal environment in minutes with Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). Develop cross-platform applications, improve your data science or web development workflows and manage IT infrastructure without leaving Windows.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Canonical.Ubuntu.2404 --exact --version 2404.0.5.0

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS uses APPX. The silent install switches are (no switches needed).

One-line silent install (x64)
Add-AppxPackage -Path .\installer.msix

See the full silent install reference for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS →

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Install a complete Ubuntu terminal environment in minutes with Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). Develop cross-platform applications, improve your data science or web development workflows and manage IT infrastructure without leaving Windows.

Key features:

- Efficient command line utilities including bash, ssh, git, apt, npm, pip and many more

- Manage Docker containers with improved performance and startup times

- Leverage GPU acceleration for AI/ML workloads with NVIDIA CUDA

- A consistent development to deployment workflow when using Ubuntu in the cloud

- 5 years of security patching with Ubuntu Long Term Support (LTS) releases

Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS is the LTS version of Ubuntu and receives updates for five years. Upgrades to future LTS releases will not be proposed.

Installation tips:

- Search for "Turn Windows features on or off" in the Windows search bar and ensure that "Windows Subsystem for Linux" is turned on before restarting your machine.

- To launch, use "ubuntu2404" on the command-line prompt or Windows Terminal, or click on the Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS tile in the Start Menu.

For more information about Ubuntu WSL and how Canonical supports developers please visit:

https://ubuntu.com/wsl

Installers · v2404.0.5.0

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x64APPX-Direct
arm64APPX-Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Ubuntu 24.04 LTS on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Canonical.Ubuntu.2404 --exact --version 2404.0.5.0. winget downloads the installer from Canonical Group Limited and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install Ubuntu 24.04 LTS silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Canonical.Ubuntu.2404 --exact 2404.0.5.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
What are the silent install switches for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS?
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS uses APPX. APPX packages install silently by default - no switches are needed (Add-AppxPackage -Path .\installer.msix).
How do I uninstall Ubuntu 24.04 LTS via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id Canonical.Ubuntu.2404 --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Ubuntu 24.04 LTS's Apps & Features entry.
Is Ubuntu 24.04 LTS free?
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is distributed under Freeware. Refer to the publisher (https://ubuntu.com/desktop/wsl) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does Ubuntu 24.04 LTS work on Windows 10?
Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Ubuntu 24.04 LTS directly from the publisher.
How do I keep Ubuntu 24.04 LTS up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id Canonical.Ubuntu.2404 --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS from microsoft/winget-pkgs.