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Add Linux/XFCE to Windows 10, then create a shortcut (.bat file) to start it up

No reason to reinvent the wheel. Begin by following the excellent instructions provided by solarianprogrammer.com 1. I nstall WSL  on Windows 10 2. I nstall and configure VcXsrv Now that you have the necessary setup you should save the config file for VcXsrv. Follow the instructions from step 2 above. Then, after the Extra Settings choose the option to save the configuration: Save the config file (config.xlaunch) somewhere easy to find. Now, create a .bat file on your Desktop. Right-click on Desktop, select New > Text Document. Save file as somename.bat Add the following to your new file: REM Point to saved config file for VcXsrv REM Use the path for your config file here C:\config.xlaunch REM Just giving it a moment to open two windows; 1 for CMD + 1 for VcXsrv TIMEOUT /t 3 REM change to directory to run bash.exe cd C:\Windows\system32\ REM taking another moment, mainly so you can watch what's happening in the CMD window TIMEOUT /t 3 REM now opening a...