Want to move WSL and its VHDX to another drive but don’t know how? Don’t want to use the normal method of backup and restore? This new method is SUPER quick, and I have no idea why nobody else is using this. There’s probably a reason, but it works just fine. This is the forbidden method of moving WSL and its files to another drive.

Link Shell Extension: https://schinagl.priv.at/nt/hardlinkshellext/linkshellextension.html#contact

Timestamps:
0:00 – Explanation
0:10 – Default location for WSL files & VHDX
0:50 – Well-known, slow method
1:47 – Forbidden REALLY fast method to move WSL
2:00 – Install Link Shell Extension
2:20 – How the fast method works (Symlink)
4:44 – How to move WSL back to the original location
4:50 – Deleting junction & What about files inside?

#WSL #Migrate #Guide
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