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This app installs Oracle Linux 7 Update 9 for the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) on Windows. Launch this app by typing “oraclelinux79” on the command prompt, or by clicking the Oracle Linux 7.9 tile in the Windows 10 Start Menu. To install Oracle Linux updates, please run a yum update in the Oracle Linux Terminal.
Windows System Installation Prerequisites
Please note: WSL is not supported by Windows 10 in "S Mode."
Windows 10 - Build 19041.0 or higher
To find the version and build number, right-click Start and select Settings > System > About. Your OS build is under Windows Specification.
WSL must be enabled as a Windows Feature:
1. In the Search box on the Windows 10 task bar, type “Turn Windows features on or off”
2. Select the "Windows Subsystem for Linux" checkbox in the newly opened Windows Features window.
3. Reboot
Publisher’s description
What is Oracle Linux 7.9?
Oracle Linux 7.9 by Oracle America, Inc. is free Windows software in the virtualisation category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides APPX installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 131.2 MB. It needs Windows 10 2004 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Oracle Linux 7.9 is a free virtualisation tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Oracle Linux 7.9 safe to download?
- The file is served by publicwsldistros.blob.core.windows.net; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
69888F82DFF657E85102370531B303DBE9B25C3141AF434BBB1E9581283EE21E· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.9.2.0Latest | April 28, 2023 | 131.2 MB | 64-bit APPX |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Oracle.OracleLinux.7.9 -eAdd-AppxPackage -Path OracleLinux_7.9-230428.AppxGet-AppxPackage -Name 3810OracleAmericaInc.OracleLinux7.9 | Remove-AppxPackageProgram files (.exe): oraclelinux79.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Oracle America, Inc.
- Category
- Virtualisation
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 2004+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- APPX
- Version
- 7.9.2.0
- Released
- April 28, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- October 16, 2024
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- oracle.com
- winget ID
- Oracle.OracleLinux.7.9
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Frequently asked questions
Is Oracle Linux 7.9 free?
Yes. Oracle Linux 7.9 is free to use.
Is Oracle Linux 7.9 safe to download?
The download comes from publicwsldistros.blob.core.windows.net; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Oracle Linux 7.9 with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Oracle Linux 7.9 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Oracle Linux 7.9 support?
The installer requires Windows 10 2004 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does Oracle Linux 7.9 run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Oracle Linux 7.9?
Sandboxie, Vagrant, Multipass, Windows Subsystem for Linux and QEMU. The alternatives page compares them.
