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WSLDeep Dive August 9, 2026 3 min read

WSL Export and Import: What a tar Archive Preserves and What Registration Adds

A forensic WSL migration guide separating Linux root-file-system contents from Windows registration, launcher identity, default user, VHD state, and secrets.

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WSLHow-To July 12, 2026 4 min read

WSL Import-in-Place: Registering an Existing ext4.vhdx Without Repacking It

When wsl --import-in-place is the right migration tool, how it differs from a tar import, and how to avoid registering your only copy of the disk.

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