How to remove linux from Windows 11

Question

When I turned on my computer i saw linux icon on my desktop which I didnt install. I tried removing it but its not going and when i click properties it tells the The properties for this item is not available. I ran an antivirus scan but it told nothing happened .Windows subsystem of linux is also off . So i am not gettiing any solution for this

Answer 1

It worked!

but It is still there in windows explorer

How do I remove it?

Download remove_linux_icon.reg and run it. Click Yes to confirm.

Answer 2

Please see the accepted answer here: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/i-dont-know-how-to-uninstall-windows-subsystem-for/2aabefb8-ba04-4c03-bfba-aca842929c20

Answer 3

Hello Mohammed Khwaja,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

It seems that you are having an issue about Linux on your Windows 11. I will do my best to help you. Here are some of my suggestions:

1. Are you seeing a shortcut to this icon on the Windows desktop or inside File Explorer?
2. Can you open the location of this shortcut?
3. Can you upload some screenshots for us to analyze together?

Don't hesitate to give me more screenshots and information.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Best Regards,

Liam - MSFT

Answer 4

Hey Liam,

I Am seeing this shortcut in both desktop and file explorer

when i click it, it goes to linux folder where there are no files or anything

Answer 5

It worked!

but It is still there in windows explorer

How do I remove it?