Windows Subsystem for Linux - Add desktop experience to Ubuntu  

Page 3 of 7 FirstFirst 12345 ... LastLast

  1. Posts : 1,656
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #20

    @Kari:

    The fact that wsl isn't "recognised"....does this point to a path problem somewehere?
      My Computers


  2. Posts : 1,656
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #21

    Golden said:
    @Kari:

    The fact that wsl isn't "recognised"....does this point to a path problem somewehere?
    Actually no, it can't be since I can open calc from PS.
      My Computers


  3. Posts : 17,661
    Windows 10 Pro
    Thread Starter
       #22

    Golden said:
    Since I had no browser, I was unable to download the .deb, so I followed this instead:
    How to Install Google Chrome Web Browser on Ubuntu 18.04 | Linuxize
    Let's try this:

    In terminal, run the following command to install Chrome:

    sudo dpkg -i google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb

    Some packages will be missing after that command. Run the following command to install the missing parts and fix dependencies:

    sudo apt-get -f install

    Missing packages should be installed and dependencies fixed.

    Kari
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 1,656
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #23

    @Kari : done, but unfortunately the same result. Chrome icon present in Internet option, but clicking it does nothing. Probably an issue related to my earlier attempts at installation.

    Code:
    colin@MacBook:~$ sudo dpkg -i google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb
    [sudo] password for colin: 
    (Reading database ... 74402 files and directories currently installed.)
    Preparing to unpack google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb ...
    Unpacking google-chrome-stable (79.0.3945.130-1) over (79.0.3945.130-1) ...
    Setting up google-chrome-stable (79.0.3945.130-1) ...
    Processing triggers for desktop-file-utils (0.23-1ubuntu3.18.04.2) ...
    Processing triggers for mime-support (3.60ubuntu1) ...
    Processing triggers for man-db (2.8.3-2ubuntu0.1) ...
    
    colin@MacBook:~$ sudo apt-get -f install
    Reading package lists... Done
    Building dependency tree       
    Reading state information... Done
    0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove and 0 not upgraded.
    W: Target Packages (main/binary-amd64/Packages) is configured multiple times in /etc/apt/sources.list.d/google-chrome.list:3 and /etc/apt/sources.list.d/google.list:1
    W: Target Packages (main/binary-all/Packages) is configured multiple times in /etc/apt/sources.list.d/google-chrome.list:3 and /etc/apt/sources.list.d/google.list:1
    W: Target Translations (main/i18n/Translation-en) is configured multiple times in /etc/apt/sources.list.d/google-chrome.list:3 and /etc/apt/sources.list.d/google.list:1
    W: Target CNF (main/cnf/Commands-amd64) is configured multiple times in /etc/apt/sources.list.d/google-chrome.list:3 and /etc/apt/sources.list.d/google.list:1
    W: Target CNF (main/cnf/Commands-all) is configured multiple times in /etc/apt/sources.list.d/google-chrome.list:3 and /etc/apt/sources.list.d/google.list:1
    colin@MacBook:~$
    Windows Subsystem for Linux - Add desktop experience to Ubuntu-capture.png

    BTW : FireFox exhibits the same behaviour
      My Computers


  5. Posts : 17,661
    Windows 10 Pro
    Thread Starter
       #24

    Golden said:
    @Kari : done, but unfortunately the same result. Chrome icon present in Internet option, but clicking it does nothing. Probably an issue related to my earlier attempts at installation.
    I can only think one more option: to start from scratch. It's of course up to you to decide, but this is what I would do.

    First, uninstall Ubuntu:
    Windows Subsystem for Linux - Add desktop experience to Ubuntu-image.png

    Next, press WIN + R and type optionalfeatures, hit Enter and disable (unselect) Windows Subsystem for Linux:
    Windows Subsystem for Linux - Add desktop experience to Ubuntu-image.png

    Restart, and start from scratch by enabling WSL in optionalfeatures and installing Ubuntu from Store.

    Notice that it is important to uninstall Ubuntu first, to be sure that when WSL is re-enabled, it does not pick old remnants of Ubuntu config files.

    Takes some time, but I would most certainly try this approach.

    Kari
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 1,656
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #25

    I was just thinking about trying that....I'll restart the process again
      My Computers


  7. Posts : 1,656
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #26

    @Kari
    1. Uninstalled Ubuntu
    2. Turned off WSL
    3. Rebooted MacBook

    Will start following tutorial again now
      My Computers


  8. Posts : 17,661
    Windows 10 Pro
    Thread Starter
       #27

    Golden said:
    @Kari
    1. Uninstalled Ubuntu
    2. Turned off WSL
    3. Rebooted MacBook

    Will start following tutorial again now
    I will remain online all day, we will fix it for you! Running my own tests on a native boot VHD in dual boot, to start "virgin" setup in a fresh, clean installed Windows 10.

    Kari
      My Computer


  9. Posts : 1,656
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #28

    @Kari:
    1. Enabled WSL, rebooted
    2. Installed Ubuntu from store
    3. Launched Ubuntu terminal, set user and password
    4. Running update && upgrade...
      My Computers


  10. Posts : 17,661
    Windows 10 Pro
    Thread Starter
       #29

    @Colin, this is most probably just an old school geek being too cautious, but I suggest to run all PS / Command Prompt commands elevated, even though they might work in normal user mode.

    Kari
      My Computer


 

Tutorial Categories

Windows Subsystem for Linux - Add desktop experience to Ubuntu Tutorial Index Network & Sharing Instalation and Upgrade Browsers and Email General Tips Gaming Customization Apps and Features Virtualization BSOD System Security User Accounts Hardware and Drivers Updates and Activation Backup and Restore Performance and Maintenance Mixed Reality Phone


  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 10 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 10" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:36.
Find Us




Windows 10 Forums