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Understanding the WSL Distro Location on Windows The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) allows developers to run a GNU/Linux environment directly on Windows. However, managing disk space requires knowing exactly where your is hidden on your physical drive.
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wsl --export Ubuntu D:\WSL\backup_ubuntu.tar wsl distro location
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Then use wsl.exe --export (see below) to back it up. Understanding the WSL Distro Location on Windows The
If you have multiple distros installed or are unsure of the specific folder name, you don't have to dig through File Explorer. Windows offers a native command to pinpoint the exact location of every installed distribution.
Now you can keep your C: drive breathing room while your Linux environment lives happily on a larger SSD or HDD. Drop a comment below
To find the exact location of a WSL distribution, you can use: