Wsl Distro Location ((new)) May 2026

# In Windows PowerShell (Admin) Optimize-VHD -Path D:\wsl\Ubuntu\ext4.vhdx -Mode Full Now you can keep your C: drive breathing room while your Linux environment lives happily on a larger SSD or HDD. Have questions or another WSL tip? Drop a comment below!

Where is my WSL Distro Actually Stored? (And How to Move It) wsl distro location

Here is exactly where to find them and how to move them. For a distro installed from the Microsoft Store (like Ubuntu, Debian, or Kali), the default path is: the default path is: