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WSL Manager

by Bostrotv2.5.0.0

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A GUI to quickly manage your WSL2 instances.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Bostrot.WSLManager --exact --version 2.5.0.0

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

Silent install command for WSL Manager

WSL Manager uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)
wsl2-distro-manager-v2.5.0-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART

See the full silent install reference for WSL Manager →

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Installers · v2.5.0.0

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x64EXE
Inno Setup
machineDirect

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 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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Frequently asked questions

How do I install WSL Manager on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Bostrot.WSLManager --exact --version 2.5.0.0. winget downloads the installer from Bostrot and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install WSL Manager silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Bostrot.WSLManager --exact 2.5.0.0 --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 Manager?
WSL Manager uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: wsl2-distro-manager-v2.5.0-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.
How do I uninstall WSL Manager via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id Bostrot.WSLManager --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from WSL Manager's Apps & Features entry.
Is WSL Manager free?
WSL Manager is distributed under GPL-3.0. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/bostrot/wsl2-distro-manager) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does WSL 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 Manager directly from the publisher.
How do I keep WSL Manager up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id Bostrot.WSLManager --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of WSL Manager from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

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