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How to install .deb package in WSL

T Crha 396 Reputation points
2023-02-24T02:41:29.0866667+00:00

Hello,

I need a bit of basic help regarding WSL usage. I need to install minikube to my WSL , and one of the prerequisities is to install VirtualBox. I downloaded .deb package to my Win 10 workstation, where WSL is running, ut I have no clue where to copy the deb package in order for WSL to be able to isntall from it.

Can anyone help please?

Thank you,

Tomas

Windows 10
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  1. Limitless Technology 44,666 Reputation points
    2023-02-24T12:26:40.7766667+00:00

    Hello there,

    You can install the .deb package by running this command on terminal sudo dpkg -i <name of package>.deb or double-click on the package.

    You can also just open the Ubuntu terminal and type:

    sudo apt install /mnt/c/path/to/your/file.deb

    Hope this resolves your Query !!

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