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There should be an example of running Ubuntu after it is installed
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> winget install --Id "9NZ3KLHXDJP5" --source msstore
```

You'll be prompted to accept the source and package agreements before installing. You need to accept them in order to proceed.
## Run and configure Ubuntu

Check out [the documentation](../reference/distributions.md) to see which executable matches your application and run it.
To open an Ubuntu 24.04 terminal run the following command in PowerShell:

```{code-block} text
> ubuntu.exe
> ubuntu2404.exe
```

## Configure Ubuntu

Congratulations, you now have an Ubuntu terminal running on your Windows machine.

Once it has finished its initial setup, you will be prompted to create a username and password. They don't need to match your Windows user credentials.

Finally, it’s always good practice to install the latest updates with the following commands, entering your password when prompted:
Finally, it’s always good practice to install the latest updates by running the following commands within the Ubuntu terminal, entering your password when prompted:

```{code-block} text
$ sudo apt update
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