Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

Ubuntu 22.04 LTS 2204.2.47.0

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

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About Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

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 22.04.5 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 "ubuntu2204" on the command-line prompt or Windows Terminal, or click on the Ubuntu 22.04.5 LTS tile in the Start Menu.

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

https://ubuntu.com/wsl

Technical details

PublisherCanonical Group Limited
AuthorCanonical Ltd. and the OpenSource community
Version2204.2.47.0
LicenseFreeware
Installer typeappx
Architecturex64, arm64
Package IDCanonical.Ubuntu.2204
RequirementsWindows 10 version 1703 or later

Install Ubuntu 22.04 LTS from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Canonical.Ubuntu.2204 -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Canonical.Ubuntu.2204 -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Canonical.Ubuntu.2204 -e

Ubuntu 22.04 LTS adds these commands to the command line: ubuntu, ubuntu2204.

distrolinuxubuntuwsl

Ubuntu 22.04 LTS version history

2204.0.10.0 Oct 25, 2021

Frequently asked questions

Is Ubuntu 22.04 LTS free?

Yes, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS is free to download and use on Windows.

What is the latest version of Ubuntu 22.04 LTS?

The latest version is 2204.2.47.0.

Is it safe to download Ubuntu 22.04 LTS?

The download button links to the official installer published on publicwsldistros.blob.core.windows.net, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 6a723a25ac7a072238fac386a8ab3d425b84f9fd806f01104d4d0c4d5e5f42fe.

Which Windows versions does Ubuntu 22.04 LTS support?

Ubuntu 22.04 LTS requires Windows 10 version 1703 or later and is available for 64-bit (x64), ARM64 systems.

How do I uninstall Ubuntu 22.04 LTS?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Canonical.Ubuntu.2204 -e.