[Solution] Deleting Files in WSL Doesn't Increase Available Space
Why Your WSL Disk Space Doesn't Increase After Deleting Files: A Complete Solution
In this video, I explain why deleting files in WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) doesn't immediately free up disk space on your system, and provide automated scripts to solve this problem.
What You'll Learn:
The dual storage management system in WSL that causes this issue
How to properly shut down WSL using official commands
Automated scripts to reclaim unused space from your virtual disk
Solutions for both single and multiple WSL installations
I'll show you step-by-step how to identify your virtual disk files and run optimization scripts that automatically free up space. This video includes practical demonstrations with PowerShell and Command Prompt (with administrator privileges).
Whether you're using WSL from the Microsoft Store or installed it manually, these solutions will help you efficiently manage your disk space. While the content gets technical, I've designed the scripts to be straightforward to use even if you're not familiar with the underlying concepts.
Manual Method:
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Reference Links:
Documentation:
https://betelgeuse.work/wsl-diskpart
Hindi Version:
https://minokamo.in/wsl-vhdx
Official GitHub:
https://github.com/superdoccimo/VHDX