Install Anaconda on WSL Ubuntu Terminal

Steps to Install Anaconda on Windows Ubuntu Terminal

Setting up Anaconda on the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) involves enabling WSL on Windows 11, installing a Linux distribution (like Ubuntu), and then installing the Linux version of the Anaconda distribution within that Linux environment

Install WSL (Ubuntu for Windows - can be found in Windows Store). I recommend the latest version (I'm using 25.04) because there are some bugs they worked out during 

Prerequisites

• Windows 11 with WSL Enabled: Ensure WSL is installed and enabled. You can do this by opening PowerShell or Command Prompt as an administrator and running wsl --install. You may need to restart your computer after installation.
• A Linux Distribution: Install a distribution like Ubuntu from the Microsoft Store.
• Internet Connection: Required to download the Anaconda installer. 

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Open your WSL terminal.
   Search for your installed Linux distribution (e.g., Ubuntu) in the Windows Start menu and open it. A terminal window will open.
2. Update your Linux environment.
   It is good practice to update your package lists before installing new software:
   bash

   sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
   

3. Download the Anaconda installation script.
   Use wget to download the latest Anaconda installer script for Linux (64-bit x86 architecture). You can find the latest version link on the Anaconda website.
   bash

   wget https://repo.anaconda.com -O anaconda_installer.sh
   

   (Note: The version number in the command might change over time; check the Anaconda website for the most current file name).
4. Run the installation script.
   Execute the downloaded script using bash:
   bash

   bash anaconda_installer.sh
   

5. Follow the installation prompts.
   • Press Enter to review the license agreement.
   • Type yes to accept the license terms.
   • Press Enter to accept the default installation location (/home/your_username/anaconda3), or specify a different path.
   • When prompted "Do you wish the installer to initialize Anaconda3...?", type yes. This modifies your shell configuration (e.g., ~/.bashrc) to automatically activate the conda base environment when you open the terminal.
6. Close and reopen your terminal.
   For the changes to the shell configuration to take effect, you must close the current terminal window and open a new one. You should see (base) in your command prompt, indicating that Anaconda is active.
7. Verify the installation.
   Run a simple command to confirm that Anaconda and Conda are working correctly:
   bash

   conda list
   

   If successful, a list of installed packages will appear.  

 Finalize and Verify

To apply the changes, reload your shell or restart the terminal. 

1. Source your profile: Run source ~/.bashrc to refresh your configuration.
2. Verify installation: Type conda list. If you see a list of packages, the setup was successful.
3. Manage environments: You can now create your first environment using:
   bash

   conda create -n myenv python=3.10

1. Manage environments: 
1. You can now create your first environment using:
   bash

   conda create -n MasudRana ## My Environment Name

2. Activate Conta environment:

1. bash

   conda activate MasudRana

You have now successfully set up Anaconda on WSL on Windows 11. You can start creating environments and managing packages using conda commands. 

Some relevant miscellaneous topics:

1. How to install WSL on Windows-11

How to install WSL on Windows 11

 -: Install WSL on Windows 11 :-

One can access the power of both Windows and Linux at the same time on a Windows machine. The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) lets developers install a Linux distribution (such as Ubuntu, OpenSUSE, Kali, Debian, Arch Linux, etc) and use Linux applications, utilities, and Bash command-line tools directly on Windows, unmodified, without the overhead of a traditional virtual machine or dualboot setup.

Prerequisites

You must be running Windows 10 version 2004 and higher (Build 19041 and higher) or Windows 11 to use the commands below. 

To setup Linux on Windows subsystem you must first Turn On below windows features from "Turn Windows Features on or off" 

• Windows Subsystem for Linux

• Virtual Machine Platform

Install WSL command

You can now install everything you need to run WSL with a single command. Open command prompt or  PowerShell in administrator mode by right-clicking and selecting "Run as administrator", enter the wsl --install command, then restart your machine.

Open PowerShell and run:

PowerShell

> wsl --install

You may be prompted to grant permission to continue the installation.

You may also need to reboot your machine before installing and running any Ubuntu distro.

Step-by-step Installation for your preferred Linux distribution

Open PowerShell Or Command Prompt as Administrator:

• Right-click the Start button and select Windows Terminal (Admin) or PowerShell (Admin)

Run the Installation Command:

Install specific versions of Ubuntu on WSL

There are multiple ways of installing Ubuntu distros on WSL. The best method depends on your specific requirements.

Method 1: Install Ubuntu from the terminal

In a PowerShell terminal, run wsl --list --online to see a list of all available distros and versions:

Install a specific Ubuntu distro using a NAME from the output:

> wsl --list --online

The following is a list of valid distributions that can be installed.
Install using 'wsl --install -d <Distro>'.

  NAME                                   FRIENDLY NAME
  AlmaLinux-8                            AlmaLinux OS 8
  ...                                    ...
  Ubuntu                                 Ubuntu

  Ubuntu-25.04                           Ubuntu 25.04 LTS
  Ubuntu-24.04                           Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
  archlinux                              Arch Linux
  kali-linux                             Kali Linux Rolling
  ...                                    ...
  Ubuntu-18.04                           Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
  Ubuntu-20.04                           Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
  Ubuntu-22.04                           Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
...

Install a specific Ubuntu distro using a NAME from the output:

> wsl --install -d Ubuntu-24.04

Method 2: Download and install from the Ubuntu archive

Ubuntu images for WSL can be downloaded directly from releases.ubuntu.com.

To download Ubuntu 25.04 LTS https://releases.ubuntu.com/plucky/ubuntu-25.04-wsl-amd64.wsl

The image has a .wsl extension and can be installed in two ways:

1. Double-clicking the downloaded file

2. Running wsl --install --from-file <image>.wsl in the download directory

You do not need access to the Microsoft Store to use this installation method and the images can be self-hosted on an internal network.

Method 3: Install from the Microsoft Store

If you prefer a graphical method of installation, open the Microsoft Store on your Windows machine and search for “Ubuntu”.

Go to the page of an available Ubuntu distribution and click Get to start the installation.

Starting an Ubuntu instance

During installation of an Ubuntu distro on WSL, you are asked to create a username and password specific to that instance. This also starts an Ubuntu session and logs you in.

After installation, you can open Ubuntu instances by:

• Running the wsl -d <Distro> command in PowerShell

• Opening the dropdown in Windows Terminal

• Searching for them in the Window’s search bar

At any point, you can list the Ubuntu distros that you can start with wsl -l -v.

Starting an instance in the right directory

By default, if you open Ubuntu using the Windows search bar or the Windows Terminal dropdown, the instance starts in the Ubuntu home directory.

When starting an instance from the terminal, the specific command that you run determines the starting directory.

Start Ubuntu in the current Windows directory from the terminal

When you open PowerShell, the working Windows directory is C:\Users\username.

Run wsl -d <Distro> to start an Ubuntu session in that directory. The prompt will indicate that the Windows C: drive is mounted to Ubuntu and that you are in the Windows home directory:

<ubuntu-username>@<hostname>:/mnt/c/Users/<windows-username>$

Start Ubuntu in the Ubuntu home directory from the terminal

When in a directory in the mounted C: drive, you can change to the Ubuntu home directory with:

/mnt/c/Users/<windows-username>

$ cd ~

To skip this step, and start an instance from PowerShell with Ubuntu home as the working directory, run:

> wsl ~ -d Ubuntu

Some relevant miscellaneous topics:

Update WSL via PowerShell (Recommended)

1. Open PowerShell as Administrator (right-click Start > Terminal (Admin) or PowerShell (Admin)).
2. Type wsl --update and press Enter.
3. Allow the download and installation to complete.
4. Restart your computer when prompted. 

Run Below command to update and Upgrade Ubuntu on wsl

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Steps to Install Anaconda on Windows Ubuntu Terminal

Setup Anaconda on WSL (Ubuntu)

Thanks for Reading...

Md. Masud Rana

MS Outlook terminate automatically while opening

MS Outlook terminate automatically while opening 

When Microsoft Outlook automatically terminates (closes) while opening, the issue is often caused by problematic add-ins, a corrupted user profile, or a damaged Office installation. 

Here are the primary troubleshooting steps recommended by Microsoft, ordered from simplest to most involved:

1. Run Outlook in Safe Mode and Disable Add-ins 

Starting Outlook in safe mode prevents add-ins from loading and helps determine if an add-in is the cause of the problem. 

• Exit Outlook.
• Press the Windows logo key + R to open the Run dialog box.
• Type Outlook /safe and press Enter.
• If Outlook opens successfully in safe mode, the issue is likely caused by a faulty add-in. To disable them:
  • Go to File > Options > Add-ins.
  • At the bottom of the window, next to Manage, select COM Add-ins and click Go.
  • Clear all the checkboxes in the list, and then select OK.
  • Restart Outlook normally. If the problem is resolved, re-enable the add-ins one by one to identify the specific one causing the conflict. 

2. Repair Microsoft Office

Corrupted Office program files can also cause crashes. An online repair is more thorough than a quick repair. 

• Exit all Office programs.
• Open the Control Panel.
• Select Programs > Programs and Features (or Apps > Apps & features in Windows 10/11).
• In the list of installed programs, right-click your Microsoft 365 or Microsoft Office installation and then select Change (or Modify).
• Choose Online Repair (select Repair if only given one option) and follow the on-screen prompts.
• Restart your computer after the repair is complete. 

3. Create a New Outlook Profile 

If the existing profile is corrupted, creating a new one can often fix the issue. 

• Exit Outlook.
• Open the Control Panel.
• Search for and open Mail (Microsoft Outlook).
• In the Mail Setup window, select Show Profiles.
• Select the old profile and click Remove. (Note: If you're unsure if data files are backed up, skip removing the old profile and just proceed with adding a new one).
• Click Add, type a name for the new profile, and then follow the prompts to add your email account.
• Set the new profile as the default profile and open Outlook. 

Additional Steps

• Install the latest updates: Ensure both Windows and Outlook are fully updated, as bug fixes for known crashing issues are released regularly. You can update Office from within Outlook by going to File > Office Account > Update Options > Update Now.
• Run the Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant (SaRA) tool: This diagnostic tool can automatically find and fix common Outlook issues.
• Check for Antivirus Conflicts: Antivirus software with Outlook integration can sometimes cause problems. Temporarily disable it to see if the issue stops. 

Thanks For Reading

Md. Masud Rana