Windows 10: I can't uninstall WSL from windows 11

Discus and support I can't uninstall WSL from windows 11 in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I followed several tutorials, I already deleted Ubuntu and Windows subsystem for Linux from the add and remove programs section. But the problem comes... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by walter david mendoza, Feb 29, 2024.

  1. WALTER DAVID MENDOZA
    walter david mendoza Win User

    I can't uninstall WSL from windows 11


    I followed several tutorials, I already deleted Ubuntu and Windows subsystem for Linux from the add and remove programs section. But the problem comes when trying to deactivate it from Windows Features, I uncheck it and when I click OK it stays loading I waited two days and it kept loading More precisely, it stays at “looking for necessary files.”

    :)
     
    walter david mendoza, Feb 29, 2024
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  2. GREG CARMACK - WINDOWS MVP 2010-2020
    Greg Carmack - Windows MVP 2010-2020 Win User

    Unable to Uninstall WSL

    Hi Charlie. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, here to help you.

    Try all methods here to uninstall WSL in Windows 11:

    https://windowsreport.com/uninstall-wsl-windows...
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    https://geekermag.com/how-to-uninstall-wsl-on-w...

    https://pureinfotech.com/uninstall-wsl2-windows...

    Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.

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    Greg Carmack - Windows MVP 2010-2020, Feb 29, 2024
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  3. CHARLIEDAVID WELLAND
    charliedavid welland Win User
    Unable to Uninstall WSL

    Hey,

    I decided that its was time to uninstall WSL due to it causing issues with another Application, so I uninstalled Ubuntu, uninstalled a WSL Update and WSLg Preview, but when I tried to uninstall WSL from Programs and Features, it rebooted, and then Windows 11 did not start (it just got to the Windows Boot Screen, then rebooted). After going into Automatic Repair, I enabled safe mode, and it just rolled-back the Uninstall of WSL.

    Any Ideas?

    Thanks,

    Charlie
     
    charliedavid welland, Feb 29, 2024
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  4. BRINK
    Brink Win User

    I can't uninstall WSL from windows 11

    Brink, Feb 29, 2024
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