microsoft / microsoft/WSL

how to update without windows update

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Description

I'm on a corporate computer where all windows update functions are disabled. My WSL therefore cannot run `wsl --update`.

How to update to the newest version of WSL nevertheless? Is there an offline installer for WSL, or can it be provided?

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Research direction

The issue concerns updating WSL when Windows Update is disabled and asks about an offline installer. Start by checking the documented behavior of `wsl --update` and whether WSL provides an offline installation path. Done would be a confirmed supported procedure or a clear answer that no such path is available.

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Assessment

Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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