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Custom install directory/drive
I should be able to choose where i want my distribution to be installed.
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@arunmathaisk WSL already provides that option. From wsl --help:
--install [Distro] [Options...]
Install a Windows Subsystem for Linux distribution.
For a list of valid distributions, use 'wsl.exe --list --online'.
Options:
--enable-wsl1
Enable WSL1 support.
--fixed-vhd
Create a fixed-size disk to store the distribution.
--from-file <Path>
Install a distribution from a local file.
--legacy
Use the legacy distribution manifest.
--location <Location>
Set the install path for the distribution.
--name <Name>
Set the name of the distribution.
--no-distribution
Only install the required optional components, does not install a distribution.
--no-launch, -n
Do not launch the distribution after install.
--version <Version>
Specifies the version to use for the new distribution.
--vhd-size <MemoryString>
Specifies the size of the disk to store the distribution.
--web-download
Download the distribution from the internet instead of the Microsoft Store.
