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Hosting from a Windows PC

Hosting needs Ubuntu. What to know before installing it on a separate drive.

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KernelMachine hosting runs on Ubuntu 24.04 or 26.04 LTS, installed directly on a desktop or server PC. Hosting from Windows or Windows' built-in Linux (WSL) is not supported.

Keeping Windows

You can install Ubuntu on a separate drive and keep Windows on its own drive. Install Ubuntu yourself before using the KernelMachine installer. Check which drive you select during Ubuntu setup: installing an operating system can erase that drive.

The KernelMachine ready-made drive image is not available. There is no release date for a Windows setup path.

What the Ubuntu machine needs

Switching back to Windows

Press Pause and wait for running rentals to finish before restarting into Windows. Turning off Ubuntu during a rental cuts it off and counts against the machine. Pausing and using your PC

Updated October 8, 2026. Questions? Email support@kernelmachine.com.

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Why isn't my machine getting rentals? What to check, in order, and what to do about each. My machine was removed or its trial restarted What counts as a problem, and how to get a review. Installing on Ubuntu What you need, what the installer changes, and how to remove it. Pausing and using your PC Pause, gaming on your own cards, and switching off safely. Getting paid Your share, the wait, payouts and fees.

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