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Download Ubuntu 2204.1.8.0 for Windows

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.

Canonical Group Limited Virtualisation #94 Virtualisation

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 currently provides the 24.04.1 LTS release. When new LTS versions are released, Ubuntu can be upgraded once the first point release is available. This can be done from the command line by using:

sudo do-release-upgrade

Publisher’s description

What is Ubuntu?

Ubuntu is a free virtualisation program for Windows from Canonical Group Limited.

Installation and requirements

Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as APPX. The main installer is 577.8 MB. It needs Windows 10 1703 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • Free to use
  • Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
  • Documented silent install

Cons

  • No update for more than a year
  • Large download (577.8 MB)

In short: Ubuntu is a free virtualisation tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.

Is Ubuntu 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: 5A09BC002F2F5281D97C5FDC8F02D241FBCDAA5B39590D9474F5297BB14D5EE3 · 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 ›
2022: 1 1 22
VersionDateSizeFiles
2204.1.8.0Latest January 17, 2022 577.8 MB ARM64 APPX64-bit APPX

Install from the command line

Silent install ›
PowerShell
wingetwinget install --id Canonical.Ubuntu -e
silentAdd-AppxPackage -Path Ubuntu2204-220117.appx
uninstallGet-AppxPackage -Name CanonicalGroupLimited.Ubuntu | Remove-AppxPackage

Program files (.exe): ubuntu.exe

Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps

Information

Publisher
Canonical Group Limited
Category
Virtualisation
Licence
Freeware
Price
Free
Requires
Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1703+)
Architecture
64-bit, ARM64
Installer
APPX
Version
2204.1.8.0
Released
January 17, 2022
Added to the catalogue
October 16, 2024
Versions listed
1
Website
ubuntu.com
winget ID
Canonical.Ubuntu

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ubuntu free?

Yes. Ubuntu is free to use.

Is Ubuntu 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 Ubuntu 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 Ubuntu be installed silently?

Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.

Which Windows versions does Ubuntu support?

The installer requires Windows 10 1703 or newer and is available for 64-bit and ARM64.

Does Ubuntu run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?

Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.

What are alternatives to Ubuntu?

Sandboxie, Oracle VirtualBox, Vagrant, QEMU and Windows Subsystem for Linux. The alternatives page compares them.

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