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Expand Up @@ -20,18 +20,18 @@ Feature | WSL 1 | WSL 2
Integration between Windows and Linux| ✅|✅
Fast boot times| ✅ | ✅
Small resource foot print| ✅ |✅
Runs with current versions of VMWare and VirtualBox| ✅ | ✅
Managed VM| ❌ | ✅
Full Linux Kernel| ❌ |✅
Full system call compatibility| ❌ | ✅
Runs with current versions of VMWare and VirtualBox| ✅ | ❌
Performance across OS file systems| ✅ | ❌

Already using WSL 1 and want to upgrade to WSL 2? Follow the instructions to [update to WSL 2](./install-win10.md#update-to-wsl-2)!

WSL 2 is only available in Windows 10, Version 2004, Build 19041 or higher. Check your Windows version by selecting the **Windows logo key + R**, type **winver**, select **OK**. (Or enter the `ver` command in Windows Command Prompt). You may need to [update to the latest Windows version](ms-settings:windowsupdate). For builds lower than 19041, WSL is not supported at all.

> [!NOTE]
> WSL 2 will work with [preview versions of VMWare](https://blogs.vmware.com/workstation/2020/01/vmware-workstation-tech-preview-20h1.html) and [VirtualBox 6.x](https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Changelog-6.0).
> WSL 2 will work with [VMWare 15.5.5+](https://blogs.vmware.com/workstation/2020/05/vmware-workstation-now-supports-hyper-v-mode.html) and [VirtualBox 6+](https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Changelog-6.0).

## Use the Linux file system for faster performance

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