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Backing Up and Restoring WSL Distributions
Export WSL distributions to tar archives, restore from backups, and build a simple backup routine with wsl --export and wsl --import.
Cloning WSL Distributions
Need a copy of your WSL distribution for testing? Clone WSL2 distributions using export and import, keeping your environment intact.
Managing WSL Disk Space
WSL2 virtual disks grow but never shrink automatically. Reclaim wasted space with fstrim, Optimize-VHD, and sparse mode.
Moving WSL Distributions to Another Drive
Running out of C: drive space? Move WSL2 distributions to another drive using wsl --manage --move or the export/import method.
Renaming WSL Distributions
WSL has no rename command. Renaming a distribution means editing the Windows Registry, updating Terminal profiles, and fixing shortcuts.
WSL2 GUI Guide Part 1: Running Linux Apps with WSLg
Run Linux GUI applications on Windows with zero configuration using WSLg. Learn how it works under the hood and how to fix common issues like HiDPI scaling.
Running Podman on Windows with WSL: A Practical Guide
Learn how to set up Podman on Windows using WSL and Podman Desktop, including solutions for common volume mounting and permissions issues.
WSL UI is Now on the Microsoft Store
After months of development and a nerve-wracking certification process, WSL UI v0.14.0 is officially available on the Microsoft Store.