Wsl Unistall [new] (Must Read)

Example: wsl --unregister Ubuntu-22.04

Even after uninstallation, some configuration files or virtual hard disks ( .vhdx ) might remain. To ensure a clean slate: wsl unistall

Remove-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName Microsoft-Windows-Subsystem-Linux Example: wsl --unregister Ubuntu-22

To fully remove the platform, you must disable the optional Windows features that support it. How to uninstall WSL on Windows 11 - Pureinfotech clearing disk space

FAQ's about Windows Subsystem for Linux - WSL - Microsoft Learn

We talk a lot about installing WSL—spinning up Ubuntu, zsh, Docker, and all the goodies. But what about removing it? Maybe you’re troubleshooting a corrupted distro, clearing disk space, or switching to a native Linux dual-boot. Or perhaps WSL just isn’t playing nice with your VPN or antivirus anymore.