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I first installed WSL manually, but want to use a feature to access linux filesystems, and seems it will only work with Insiders.

So I registered my account, went to "Windows Insiders Program" setting and then "Windows Update" section, updated everything and etc

But I don't know how to update wsl to include this new feature. It still says --mount is an invalid option

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  • There's likely a more efficient way using PowerShell, but one sure way is to disable, then re-enable WSL (disabling it may cause data loss in the VM, as I'm not sure how/where WSL stores edited files): WinKey+R → Open: OptionalFeatures → OK → Windows Subsystem Linux
    – JW0914
    Commented Jun 14, 2021 at 16:20
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    are you on build build 20211 or newer?
    – phuclv
    Commented Jun 14, 2021 at 16:20
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    What do you mean by "installed WSL manually"? Was it not as a Windows feature?
    – harrymc
    Commented Jun 14, 2021 at 16:37
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    Please edit your question and include the exact build number you are currently running.
    – Ramhound
    Commented Jun 14, 2021 at 16:46

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I was on the wrong Insider Channel. On "Beta" the feature wasn't available. Switched to "Dev", updated and restarted again. All working. Thanks a lot.

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    Commented Jun 15, 2021 at 8:30

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