WSL2 Linux Desktop
Complete 8-part guide
- 1
WSL2 GUI Guide Part 1: Running Linux Apps with WSLg
Run Linux GUI applications on Windows with zero configuration using WSLg. Learn how it works under the hood and how to fix common issues like HiDPI scaling.
- 2
Ubuntu Desktop on WSL2: Complete XRDP Setup Guide
Run a full Ubuntu Linux desktop on Windows using WSL2 and XRDP. Step-by-step guide covering XFCE, MATE, KDE, and GNOME desktops.
- 3
Fedora Desktop on WSL2: Complete XRDP Setup Guide
Run Fedora Linux desktop on Windows using WSL2 and XRDP. Covers Fedora 43+, XFCE setup, Xorg vs Xvnc sessions, and WSL-specific fixes.
- 4
Kali Linux Desktop on WSL2: Win-KeX Setup Guide
Run Kali Linux desktop on Windows using WSL2 and Win-KeX. Complete guide to ESM (Enhanced Session Mode), seamless mode, and troubleshooting black screens.
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Arch Linux Desktop on WSL2: Complete XRDP Setup Guide
Run Arch Linux desktop on Windows using WSL2 and XRDP. Covers user creation, AUR setup with yay, XFCE installation, and xinitrc configuration.
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openSUSE Desktop on WSL2: Complete XRDP Setup Guide
Run openSUSE Leap or Tumbleweed desktop on Windows using WSL2 and XRDP. Covers zypper patterns, WSL tmpfiles conflicts, and user creation issues.
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Alpine Linux Desktop on WSL2: Lightweight XRDP Setup Guide
Run Alpine Linux desktop on Windows using WSL2 and XRDP. Ultra-lightweight setup with musl libc, OpenRC workarounds, and Chromium configuration.
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WSL2 Desktop Troubleshooting: Black Screen, XRDP & Display Fixes
Fix WSL2 GUI problems including XRDP black screens, X11 socket issues, ACPI failures, display errors, and authentication problems.