Wsl Distro Location =link= Jun 2026

wsl --list --verbose

Create a folder on your target drive, e.g., D:\WSL\Ubuntu . wsl distro location

If you have multiple distros installed or are unsure of the specific folder name, you don't have to dig through File Explorer. Windows offers a native command to pinpoint the exact location of every installed distribution. wsl --list --verbose Create a folder on your

This deletes the distro registration from Windows and removes the old VHDX from your C: drive. Do not skip the backup step above, or your data will be lost. This deletes the distro registration from Windows and

# Import Ubuntu WSL distribution to the new location wsl --import Ubuntu D:\WSL\Ubuntu ubuntu_backup.tar

Understanding the WSL Distro Location on Windows The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) allows developers to run a GNU/Linux environment directly on Windows. However, managing disk space requires knowing exactly where your is hidden on your physical drive.