In mid-March, Microsoft announced through a blog that WSL2 will officially enter the generally available (GA) state in the Windows 10 2004 version. At the same time, Microsoft said it will also make some improvements to the way the Linux kernel that WSL2 depends on is provided.
With the arrival of Windows 10 Insider Built 19603 version (that is, Windows 10 2004 preview), Microsoft has brought new features and some improvements to WSL.
In the new version, WSL is integrated with File Explorer, and users who have installed WSL will see the familiar Linux penguin after opening File Explorer.
In fact, since Windows 1903, Windows users have been able to access Linux files, but the steps are more complicated. It can now be accessed directly from the File Explorer, which is undoubtedly easier and more convenient.
Click on the little penguin icon named Tux, it will display all distribution views, select one, you can enter the Linux root file system of the distribution.
Next, you can access these files, start the corresponding Linux distribution, and experience Linux conveniently in Windows.
Currently, Microsoft is collecting feedback on this feature. This update will be released to all Windows 10 users later this year.