WSL enables you to run a Linux system with Linux command-line tools and GUI apps on Windows 11/10.
This wont break anything important on your PC.
While WSL2 uses a lightweight virtual machine to integrate it into your Windows workflow.
Well then, can you uninstall WSL from your setup?
It is possible and just follow the guide below now.
It is not easy to completely remove WSL from your PC since this isnt similar to uninstalling a program.
you better do three steps delete the Linux distro, uninstall other components and disable this platform.
Do the operations about WSL uninstall Ubuntu in order:
Step 1: Uninstall Linux Distro
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In Windows 11/10, pressWin + Iat the same time to openSettings.
Is the configs app not opening in Windows 10/11?
What to do if you cant access parameters?
This post gives you some solutions to fix this issue.
Go toApps > Apps & features.
Choose a Linux distribution like Ubuntu and clickUninstall(Windows 10).
For Windows 11, tap the three dots and clickUninstall.
Then, clickUninstallagain to confirm the operation.
In the tweaks window, go toApp > Apps & features.
ChooseWindows Subsystem for Linux WSLg Previewand clickUninstall > Uninstall.
In Windows 11, you better click three dots and clickUninstall.
FindWindows Subsystem for Linux Updateand uninstall it.
Alternatively, you’re able to typewindows featuresinto the search box and clickTurn Windows features on or off.
ClickOKto save the changes and reset your rig.
After the restart, you completely uninstall WSL on Windows 11/10.
