Alternatively, via PowerShell as Admin:
wsl --unregister <distro-name> Example: wsl --unregister Ubuntu-22.04 wsl unistall
Here’s a blog-style post tailored for developers or IT pros who might need to completely remove WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) from their machine. How to Completely Uninstall WSL (and Why You Might Need To) 2026 Category: Windows / Dev Environments
Whatever the reason, uninstalling WSL isn’t as simple as clicking “Uninstall” in Settings. Let’s walk through a . Step 1: Uninstall Individual Linux Distributions First, remove each distro you have installed. Open PowerShell as Administrator and list your WSL installs: wsl unistall
wsl --list --verbose For each distribution, unregister (and wipe its filesystem) using:
April 14, 2026 Category: Windows / Dev Environments