How to convert Ubuntu linux from WSL to WSL2 on Windows 10 step by step

Convert ubuntu and other linux distro that are installed as apps in windows 10 from wsl to wsl2 windows subsystem for linux 2 by following the instructions in this video

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How to update ubuntu from wsl to wsl2 on Windows 10.
Chapters and commands
00:00 Intro
00:35 Check Windows version
01:04 Run Powershell as administrator
01:19 Check wsl version and linux distro exact name. wsl -l -v
01:40 Convert ubuntu to wsl2. wsl --set-version "your linux distro" 2
03:22 Set default wsl version to always be wsl2. wsl --set-default-version 2
03:42 Share and subscribe. Thank you

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[mugiwara-no-luffy]

Really helped! for those stuck on the process where it asks for virtualization, first make sure it's enabled in "windows features on/off" and then REBOOT YOUR SYSTEM.

[sanjeevpenupala]

This must be the first helpful video I've seen on YT without any downvotes! Cheers man!

[ausbirdy]

Very clear explanation. I just completed the wsl2. Thank you very much. You are the best!

[alejandroalvarado]

Thanks my friend, that was very helpful.

[seab_]

Thanks man, simple and functional, you are a genius!

[jubernunes]

Nice and concise info, direct to the point. Great help, thanks a lot.

[cjm]

Thank you so much for a concise and good video on how to upgrade to wsl 2, thanks sir!

[Gamerssassin]

Very useful guide sir. Thank you very much!

[ashokkumarashok]

Thank you so much brother your video is very helpful and awesome

[williamrichard]

Muito bom o tutorial, ajudou bastante!

[satsuc]

hello, Thanks for this wonderful tutorial, helped me a lot

[manalelai]

Appreciate the video! Would upgrading to wsl 2 delete all of the tools and terminal customization that I have set up in wsl 1?
Thanks again

[franciscojavierneryrios]

muchas gracias me sirvió pulgar arriba

[tusharsoni]

That's great kiddo, Keep it up!!

[hikmat]

Thanks for your tutorial!
I have a question please:
should I delete wsl_update_x64.msi after installation

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[blobofblutack]

Quick tip: You can change the default WSL version so any new distro's you install will begin as WSL2. In powershell:
wsl --set-default-version 2