Use this if you are done with WSL entirely and want to remove the "Windows Subsystem for Linux" feature.
Go to . Search for:
⚠️ This permanently deletes all files inside that WSL distro—no recovery. wsl unistall
Open PowerShell or Command Prompt and type wsl --list --verbose to see all installed distributions. Use this if you are done with WSL
Yes, seriously. Restart Windows to release file locks, remove virtual network adapters, and finalize the uninstall. Open PowerShell or Command Prompt and type wsl
If the subsystem is still active, you need to disable the Windows feature:
To fully remove WSL from your Windows 10 or 11 system, you need to uninstall the application and disable the optional Windows features. Uninstall the WSL App Open > Apps > Installed Apps . Search for Windows Subsystem for Linux . Click the three dots (or right-click) and select Uninstall .