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Here's how to Enable/disable Linux in File Explorer Navigation Pane in Windows 11.

i. here are the steps on how to enable/disable Linux in File Explorer Navigation Pane in Windows:

**To enable Linux in File Explorer Navigation Pane:**

1. Open File Explorer.
2. Click on the **View** tab.
3. In the **Show/hide** group, check the **Linux** checkbox.

**To disable Linux in File Explorer Navigation Pane:**

1. Open File Explorer.
2. Click on the **View** tab.
3. In the **Show/hide** group, uncheck the **Linux** checkbox.

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ii. Linux is showing up in File Explorer because you have enabled the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). WSL is a compatibility layer that allows you to run Linux binaries on Windows. When you enable WSL, a Linux distribution is installed on your computer and a Linux icon is added to the left-hand navigation pane in File Explorer. This allows you to easily access your Linux files and folders from within Windows.

If you do not want Linux to show up in File Explorer, you can disable WSL. To do this, open the Settings app and go to Apps - Features. Under "Turn Windows features on or off," scroll down and uncheck the box next to "Windows Subsystem for Linux." Click OK to confirm.

Once you have disabled WSL, the Linux icon will be removed from the left-hand navigation pane in File Explorer and you will no longer be able to access your Linux files and folders from within Windows.

iii. There are two ways to remove Linux from File Explorer navigation pane in Windows:

1. **Use the Settings app.**

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Go to Apps - Features.
3. Under "Turn Windows features on or off," scroll down and uncheck the box next to "Windows Subsystem for Linux."
4. Click OK to confirm.

2. **Use a registry hack.**

1. Open Notepad.
2. Copy and paste the following text:
```
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\Linux]
"IsPinnedToNameSpaceTree"=dword:00000000
```
3. Save the file as `RemoveLinuxFromFileExplorer.reg`.
4. Double-click the `RemoveLinuxFromFileExplorer.reg` file to merge the contents into the registry.
5. Restart your computer.

Once you have removed Linux from File Explorer navigation pane, you will no longer be able to access your Linux files and folders from within Windows. To access your Linux files and folders, you will need to open a Linux terminal window.

iv. To see Linux in File Explorer, you need to have the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) installed. WSL is a compatibility layer that allows you to run Linux binaries on Windows. Once WSL is installed, you can see Linux in File Explorer by following these steps:

1. Open File Explorer.
2. Click on the **View** tab.
3. In the **Show/hide** group, check the **Linux** checkbox.

Once you have checked the **Linux** checkbox, you will see a Linux icon in the left-hand navigation pane of File Explorer. You can click on this icon to open a Linux terminal window.

If you do not see the Linux icon in the left-hand navigation pane of File Explorer, it is possible that WSL is not installed. To install WSL, open the Settings app and go to Apps - Features. Under "Turn Windows features on or off," scroll down and check the box next to "Windows Subsystem for Linux." Click OK to confirm.

Once WSL is installed, you will need to restart your computer. After your computer has restarted, you should be able to see the Linux icon in the left-hand navigation pane of File Explorer.

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