About WSL Disk Shrinker
A simple tool to help reduce WSL disk usage.
WSL Disk Shrinker 0.2.2
A simple tool to help reduce WSL disk usage.
- By Believers in Science Studio
- Open Source
- Updated Jul 27, 2022
What's new in 0.2.2
- Make the file size more aesthetically correct(#7). (Thanks to @iterma )
Technical details
| Publisher | Believers in Science Studio |
|---|---|
| Author | BiSS |
| Version | 0.2.2 |
| Release date | 2022-07-27 |
| License | MIT |
| Installer type | inno |
| Architecture | neutral |
| Package ID | BiSS.WSLDiskShrinker |
| Install scope | All users |
Install WSL Disk Shrinker from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=BiSS.WSLDiskShrinker -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=BiSS.WSLDiskShrinker -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=BiSS.WSLDiskShrinker -e- Silent install with the offline installer
"wsl-disk-shrinker-setup.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-
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WSL Disk Shrinker version history
0.2.1 Jul 23, 2022
0.2.0
0.1.1
Frequently asked questions
Is WSL Disk Shrinker free?
Yes. WSL Disk Shrinker is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of WSL Disk Shrinker?
The latest version is 0.2.2, released on Jul 27, 2022.
Is it safe to download WSL Disk Shrinker?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with ba7e4b1fa78888da73e7f2f11f8e7cda290f65dd7990b90d87546168871d12f4.
Which Windows versions does WSL Disk Shrinker support?
WSL Disk Shrinker runs on Windows and is available for any architecture systems.
How do I install WSL Disk Shrinker silently?
Run the offline installer with "wsl-disk-shrinker-setup.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=BiSS.WSLDiskShrinker -e --silent.
How do I uninstall WSL Disk Shrinker?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find WSL Disk Shrinker and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=BiSS.WSLDiskShrinker -e.
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