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Upgrade to WSL 2

Anonymous
2022-11-04T12:06:05+00:00

I installed WSL using wsl --install. It installed WSL 1 not 2. In the meantime I loaded Ubuntu and made several customizations there. Can I upgrade to WSL 2 and preserve this Ubuntu dstribution?

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-11-04T12:39:34+00:00

    Hi, I'm Elise, and I'd be happy to help with your issue.

    Please see this guide for instructions on how to update to WSL2 and then on how to convert the existing distro:

    https://winaero.com/update-from-wsl-to-wsl-2-in...

    Kind Regards,

    Elise

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-11-16T15:46:05+00:00

    Thank you. I solved my issue.

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