Silent install command for Windows Subsystem for Linux 2.7.8

The exact silent switches the Windows Subsystem for Linux installer accepts, plus a one-line command you can paste into a script, Intune Win32 app, or Configuration Manager package.

One-line silent install (x64)

msiexec.exe /i wsl.2.7.8.0.x64.msi /quiet /norestart

Run from the directory containing wsl.2.7.8.0.x64.msi. Download the installer from the Direct link below first.

Architecture	Scope	Type	Silent switches	Source
x64	-	MSI WiX		Default for WiX (MSI)
x64	-	MSIX	none required	Inherently silent
arm64	-	MSI WiX		Default for WiX (MSI)
arm64	-	MSIX	none required	Inherently silent

Declared by publisher means the switches come straight from the winget manifest the publisher (or community maintainer) submitted to microsoft/winget-pkgs.
Default for {type} means the manifest doesn't specify silent switches, so the framework's standard switches are shown (e.g. /S for NSIS, /quiet /norestart for MSI).

Frequently asked questions

What is the silent install command for Windows Subsystem for Linux?

Windows Subsystem for Linux uses MSI (WiX). After downloading the installer, run: msiexec.exe /i wsl.2.7.8.0.x64.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I deploy Windows Subsystem for Linux via Intune or Configuration Manager?

Use winget for the cleanest path: winget install --id Microsoft.WSL --exact 2.7.8 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. If winget isn't viable in your environment, package the publisher's installer directly using the silent switches above.

Prefer the winget route? See the full Windows Subsystem for Linux install page.