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Created November 25, 2024 21:01
My notes on installing Arch Linux to second drive from WSL

Installing Arch Linux to second drive from Windows using WSL

I recently wanted to install Arch Linux onto a second drive on my Windows desktop, but didn't have a flash drive around. Eventually, I figured out how to use Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) instead of the installation medium to install Arch Linux on my second drive with the GRUB boot loader. I could not find any information on how to do this, so I had to figure it out mostly on my own. I wrote this guide to help anyone who wishes to try this installation method too!

Preparation

Install WSL

PowerShell (Administrator):

wsl --install