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WSL USB Manager

by Andrew Leechv5.8.0

Last updated

This application provides a GUI to manage connecting USB devices from Windows to the WSL Linux environment.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id alelec.WSLUSBManager --exact --version 5.8.0

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for WSL USB Manager

WSL USB Manager uses MSI (WiX). The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x64)
msiexec.exe /i WSL-USB-5.8.0.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for WSL USB Manager →

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Installers · v5.8.0

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x64MSI
WiX
-Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for WSL USB Manager.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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More from Andrew Leech or browse wsl-usb-manager, wsl-usb-gui, wslusbgui.

Frequently asked questions

How do I install WSL USB Manager on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id alelec.WSLUSBManager --exact --version 5.8.0. winget downloads the installer from Andrew Leech and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install WSL USB Manager silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id alelec.WSLUSBManager --exact 5.8.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
What are the silent install switches for WSL USB Manager?
WSL USB Manager uses MSI (WiX). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i WSL-USB-5.8.0.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.
How do I uninstall WSL USB Manager via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id alelec.WSLUSBManager --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from WSL USB Manager's Apps & Features entry.
Is WSL USB Manager free?
WSL USB Manager is distributed under GPLv2. Refer to the publisher (https://gitlab.com/alelec/wsl-usb-gui) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does WSL USB Manager work on Windows 10?
Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls WSL USB Manager directly from the publisher.
How do I keep WSL USB Manager up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id alelec.WSLUSBManager --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of WSL USB Manager from microsoft/winget-pkgs.