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wsl: Shut down Windows Subsystem for Linux.

$ wsl --shutdown

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The command "wsl --shutdown" is used to terminate and shut down all running instances of Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).

WSL is a compatibility layer that allows running Linux distributions and executing Linux commands on Windows operating system. It enables developers to use their preferred Linux tools and utilities within a Windows environment.

When you execute "wsl --shutdown" command, it closes and terminates all active WSL instances, effectively stopping any running Linux processes and freeing up system resources. It is useful when you want to fully shut down all running Linux-based operations and start fresh.

Note: It's important to mention that this command will terminate all active WSL sessions, so make sure you have saved any unsaved work before running it.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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