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T3 NASM Installation Guide Windows

This document provides a step-by-step guide for installing NASM on Windows using the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). It covers enabling WSL, installing a Linux distribution, updating the system, installing NASM, and compiling and running assembly code. The guide includes specific commands and instructions for each step to ensure a successful installation and usage of NASM.

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T3 NASM Installation Guide Windows

This document provides a step-by-step guide for installing NASM on Windows using the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). It covers enabling WSL, installing a Linux distribution, updating the system, installing NASM, and compiling and running assembly code. The guide includes specific commands and instructions for each step to ensure a successful installation and usage of NASM.

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Step-by-Step Guide to Installing NASM

on Windows
Step 1: Enable WSL on Windows
1. Open PowerShell as Administrator:
- To start, right-click on the Start button on your desktop.
- From the context menu that appears, choose 'Windows PowerShell (Admin)' or
'Command Prompt (Admin)'.
- This will open a PowerShell window with administrative privileges.

2. Enable WSL:
- In the PowerShell window, type the following command to enable the Windows
Subsystem for Linux (WSL) feature:
```bash
wsl --install

OR
wsl --install -d kali

OR

wsl --install -d ubuntu

OR

wsl --install -d Debian

```
- This command installs WSL and sets up the default Linux distribution on your machine.
- WSL allows you to run Linux distributions natively on your Windows machine without
needing a virtual machine.

3. Restart Your Computer:


- After the WSL installation completes, you'll be prompted to restart your computer.
- Save any open work and click on 'Restart Now'. This ensures that the WSL installation is
fully integrated into your system.

Step 2: Install a Linux Distribution


1. Choose a Linux Distribution:
- After your computer restarts, WSL will automatically install a default Linux distribution,
usually Ubuntu.
- If you prefer a different distribution, you can choose one from the Microsoft Store.
Popular alternatives include Debian, Kali Linux, and Fedora.

2. Download a Linux Distribution:


- Open the Microsoft Store from the Start menu.
- In the search bar, type 'Linux' and press Enter.
- A list of available Linux distributions will appear. Select the one you want to install and
click 'Install'.
- Wait for the installation to complete. This may take a few minutes depending on your
internet speed.

3. Launch the Linux Distribution:


- Once the installation is complete, launch the Linux distribution from the Start menu.
- On first launch, you will be prompted to set up a new user account and password for
your Linux environment.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

Step 3: Update the Linux Distribution


1. Update Package Lists:
- Keeping your system updated is crucial for stability and security. Start by updating the
package lists on your Linux system.
- Open your Linux terminal and type the following command:
```bash
sudo apt update
```
- This command fetches the latest package lists from the repositories, ensuring you have
the latest information on available packages.

2. Upgrade Installed Packages:


- Next, upgrade the installed packages to their latest versions by running the following
command:
```bash
sudo apt upgrade -y
```
- This command updates all the installed packages to their newest versions. The `-y` flag
automatically confirms the upgrade, so you don't have to manually approve each update.

Step 4: Install NASM on WSL-Based Linux


1. Install NASM:
- Now that your Linux environment is set up and updated, you can install NASM, the
Netwide Assembler, which is used to assemble and link assembly code.
- In your Linux terminal, type the following command:
```bash
sudo apt install nasm -y
```
- This command downloads and installs NASM on your system. The `-y` flag confirms the
installation automatically.

2. Verify NASM Installation:


- After the installation is complete, it's a good idea to verify that NASM is installed
correctly.
- Check the version of NASM by typing:
```bash
nasm -v
```
- You should see output indicating the installed NASM version, confirming that the
installation was successful.

After this move to the NANO file and Linux file.

Step 5: Start Using NASM


1. Create an Assembly File:
- You can now start writing assembly programs using NASM. Begin by creating a new
assembly file.
- In your Linux terminal, type the following command to open the `nano` text editor and
create a file named `hello.asm`:
```bash
nano hello.asm
```
- In the `nano` editor, you can write your assembly code. After writing, save the file and
exit the editor.

2. Compile the Assembly Code:


- Once you have written your assembly code, you need to compile it using NASM.
- In your terminal, type the following command to compile the code into an object file:
```bash
nasm -f elf64 -o hello.o hello.asm
```
- This command tells NASM to create a 64-bit object file (`elf64`) from the assembly source
file (`hello.asm`).

3. Link the Object File:


- After compiling, you need to link the object file to create an executable.
- In your terminal, type the following command to link the object file:
```bash
ld -o hello hello.o
```
- This command links the object file (`hello.o`) and creates an executable named `hello`.

4. Run the Executable:


- Finally, you can run the compiled program by typing the following command:
```bash
./hello
```
- If your assembly code was correct, the program will execute, and you'll see the output of
your code (e.g., 'Hello, World!' on the terminal).

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