microsoft / microsoft/WSL

GPO to control activation

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
Unable to control WSL activation in a large enterprise. Due to this we cannot manage vulnerabilities/patching etc.

Describe the solution you'd like
A GPO to control if WSL can be activated or not. and/or a way to automate/force upgrades/updates on multiple machines.

Describe alternatives you've considered
Blocking via 3rd party or applocker. Neither is ideal.

Additional context
WSL makes it hard managing security and patching in a global organisation with many who see the shinny toys but have no understanding of the security aspects. It is a very cool product but it seems enterprise control hasn't been considered.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by reviewing how WSL activation and enterprise policy are currently managed, then clarify whether the scope is a GPO control, automated updates, or both. Done requires an agreed scope and a tested administrative control.

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Assessment

Domain
operating-systems, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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