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Does Windows 10 Have a Kernel?

Alexander Ross • • 4 min read
Does Windows 10 Have a Kernel?
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Windows 10 May 2020 Update now available with built-in Linux kernel and Cortana updates.

What is the kernel in Windows 10?

Microsoft just released a new Windows 10 Insider Preview build featuring the Windows Subsystem for Linux 2. WSL 2 includes a real Linux kernel that lets you run more Linux software on Windows and with better performance than WSL 1.

How do I find the kernel version in Windows 10?

Option 1: Accessing the About Windows Box

  1. Launch the Run dialog box by pressing Windows Key+R on your keyboard.
  2. Once the Run dialog box is open, type “winver” (no quotes), then click OK.
  3. The About Windows box will pop up. On the second line, you will see the OS build and version for your Windows.

16 нояб. 2018 г.

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.