Learn more about different WSL versions, including why WSL 2 is now the default and the specific scenarios or exceptions that may warrant switching your installed Linux distribution to the earlier WSL 1 architecture. Comparing WSL 1 and WSL 2 This guide will compare WSL 1 and WSL 2, including exceptions for using WSL 1 rather than WSL 2. The primary differences between WSL 1 and WSL 2 are the use