Microsoft is making the Windows Store version of its WSL app the default app for new users. This change is part of Microsoft’s long-term plan to switch users to the Store version of WSL. ..
The latest backport will be available to “searchers” who click “Check for updates” in Windows settings, but will be automatically pushed to devices in mid-December. Updates are available for Windows 10 versions 21H1, 21H2, or 22H2 or Windows 11 21H2 (all November updates). Microsoft details a number of changes to the command since the store version of WSL is the default, stating “wsl.exe –install automatically installs the store version of WSL and is no longer activated.
Please remove optional components or install WSL kernel or WSLg MSI packages that are no longer needed.
