Удаление файлов linux из windows

This article shows you how to remove the Linux entry from the File Explorer navigation pane.

Wondering why there is a new entry called Linux in File Explorer’s navigation pane? It’s because you installed the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). Even if you don’t install WSL manually, third-party apps can enable this feature. For example, if you install BlueStacks to run Android apps on Windows, it might automatically install WSL, which in turn adds the Linux entry in the File Explorer. In case, you don’t know, WSL makes it possible to run a Linux-based operating system directly on your Windows computer without dual-booting. WSL makes life easier for developers and Linux enthusiasts.

To make it easy to access Linux files, Microsoft added the Linux entry to the File Explorer. Clicking on it will show the installed distro that lets you access all the files and folders of that specific distro.

Generally, the Linux entry in File Explorer is pretty useful. However, if you don’t need it or don’t remember installing WSL, follow the below steps to remove the Linux entry File Explorer.

Table of contents:

1. Remove Linux entry in File Explorer
2. Uninstall WSL to remove Linux entry in File Explorer

To remove Linux entry from File Explorer, you have to access the registry and change the System.IsPinnedToNameSpaceTree dword value. This method will not uninstall WSL from your computer. This means you will get to keep WSL and remove Linux entry, the best of both worlds. Here’s how to do it.

Note: Since you are editing the registry, create a registry backup to be safe. It allows you to restore the registry when needed.

Step 1: First, open the Registry Editor from the Start menu. Alternatively, type ‘regedit’ in the Run window (press the Windows key + R).

Step 2: Once the registry opens, paste the “Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID” path in the address bar and tap the Enter key on your keyboard. This action will take you to the CLSID folder.

Step 3: Now, right-click on the CLSID folder and select the New -> Key option to create a sub-folder under it.

Step 4: Use “{B2B4A4D1-2754-4140-A2EB-9A76D9D7CDC6}” (without quotes and including curly brackets) as the sub-folder name.

Step 5: After creating the sub-folder with curly brackets, double-click on the “Default” value, type “Linux” in the Value Data field, and click “Ok.”

Step 6: Right-click on the “{B2B4A4D1-2754-4140-A2EB-9A76D9D7CDC6}” folder and select the New -> DWORD (32-bit) Value. This will create will a new dword value.

Step 7: The above action will create a new blank dword value. Name the new dword value as “System.IsPinnedToNameSpaceTree” (without quotes).

Step 8: By default, the value data of the newly created value is set to 0. To verify it, double-click on the “System.IsPinnedToNameSpaceTree” value and make sure the value data field is set to “0.” Click the “Ok” button to save changes.

Step 9: Finally, close the Registry and reboot the computer. After rebooting, the Linux entry is removed in File Explorer.

Uninstall WSL to remove Linux entry in File Explorer

Uninstalling WSL in Windows also removes the Linux entry from File Explorer. This method is helpful if you don’t need or want to use WSL. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1: Press the Start key on your keyboard. Search for “Turn Windows features on or off” and click on the relevant search result.

Step 2: Scroll down the list of optional features, uncheck the “Windows Subsystem for Linux” option, and press the “Ok” button.

Step 3: Windows will uninstall WSL and asks you to restart the system. Click the “Restart now” button.

Step 4: The Linux folder is removed from File Explorer automatically in the system restart process.

Do keep in mind that if you are using any application that requires WSL, BlueStacks for example, it might stop working or not work as expected. In that case, you have to re-install WSL.

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That is all.

I hope this simple and easy Windows how-to guide helped you.

When you install WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer, for easier access to the file systems of your installed distros, a Linux entry is added to the File Explorer navigation pane. In this post, we will show you how to add or remove Linux from File Explorer Navigation Pane in Windows 11/10.

The Windows Subsystem for Linux gives developers the capability to run a GNU/Linux environment directly on the Windows OS unmodified with most command-line tools, utilities, and applications – without the overhead of a traditional virtual machine or Windows and Linux dual-boot setup. PC users can set Linux Distribution version to WSL1 or WSL2 in Windows 11/10.

PC users can remove Linux from the navigation pane of File Explorer without having to uninstall WSL. Since this is a registry operation, it is recommended that you back up the registry or create a system restore point as necessary precautionary measures.

To add Linux to File Explorer Navigation Pane in Windows 11/10, do the following:

• Press Windows key + R to invoke the Run dialog.
• In the Run dialog box, type notepad and hit Enter to open Notepad.
• Copy and paste the code below into the text editor.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\{B2B4A4D1-2754-4140-A2EB-9A76D9D7CDC6}]
"System.IsPinnedToNameSpaceTree"=-

• Now, click the File option from the menu and select Save As button.
• Choose a location (preferably desktop) where you want to save the file.
• Enter a name with .reg extension (eg; Add-Linux-FENP.reg).
• Choose All Files from the Save as type drop-down list.
• Double-click the saved .reg file to merge it.
• If prompted, click on Run > Yes (UAC) > Yes > OK to approve the merge.
• You can now delete the .reg file if you like.

To remove Linux from File Explorer Navigation Pane in Windows 11/10, do the following:

• Open Notepad.
• Copy and paste the code below into the text editor.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\{B2B4A4D1-2754-4140-A2EB-9A76D9D7CDC6}]
@="Linux"
"System.IsPinnedToNameSpaceTree"=dword:00000000

• Repeat all the same steps as above, but this time, you can save the reg file with .reg extension (eg; Remove-Linux-FENP.reg).

That’s it on how to add or remove Linux from File Explorer Navigation Pane in Windows 11/10!

TIP: You can easily customize Explorer with a click using the Ultimate Windows Tweaker.

How can I remove icons from the File Explorer navigation pane?

The top level of the navigation pane of File Explorer in Windows 11/10 should be reserved for top level system icons and not for any folders that some program places at the location. The option to delete is unavailable but you can unpin from the navigation pane – to do this, select the folder, right-click on the file, and then select the option to unpin from Quick Access.

TIP: If you want, you can also remove the OneDrive icon from File Explorer or add Recycle Bin to File Explorer Navigation Pane.

How do I customize the navigation pane?

To customize the File Explorer navigation pane in Windows 11/10, do the following: Right-click the top of the Navigation Pane and then select Navigation Options. Under Display Options, select the Show Hidden Objects check box. Click OK. In the Navigation Pane, a dimmed icon appears for all hidden objects.

To remove an item from the File Explorer navigation pane, do the following: Right-click the desired library in the navigation pane and select Don’t show in navigation pane in the context menu. Right-click the library in the Libraries folder and select Don’t show in the navigation pane in the context menu. Uncheck the Show in navigation pane box in the library properties dialog.

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