If you want to uninstall WSL from your computer completely, you want to make sure first to remove the Linux distros, followed by uninstalling additional components and then disabling the platform. Although the ability to run Linux on Windows 11 is a useful feature for developers and users who need access to both platforms, it might come a time when you no longer need the platform or may need to reset it to fix problems. Whatever the reason, you can permanently remove WSL2 by uninstalling all the components in order. In this guide, you will learn the steps to remove the Windows Subsystem for Linux platform on Windows 11.
Uninstall WSL on Windows 11
To uninstall the Windows Subsystem for Linux from Windows 11, you first want to remove the distros, kernel update, and the remaining components.
Remove Linux distros
To uninstall a distro of Linux from WSL on Windows 11, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, repeat the steps to remove any remaining distro as necessary.
Remove Windows Subsystem for Linux components
To uninstall the WSL Linux kernel and GUI components on Windows 11, use these steps: After you complete the steps, you can uninstall the platform from Windows 11.
Remove WSL from Windows 11
To uninstall the Windows Subsystem for Linux components from Windows 11, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the Windows Subsystem for Linux will be completely removed from Windows 11.
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