Just wanted to say thanks!
Didn't know you could run Linux on a windows 10 pro 64 bit machine. Learn something new everyday.
Been running fine for about a week in Windows 10 with a minimized cmd window.
Haven't tested the batch file I made and put in the windows startup folder yet. Been many years since I made a batch file.
Initially I tried using virtual box and had it running but could not connect. But then I learned I didn't need it.
It was pretty easy to setup just using this thread.
thanks again.