How to Install Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) on Windows 10
This guide walks you through enabling the required Windows features, downloading a community‑built WSA package, running the installation script, handling version requirements, troubleshooting common failures, and uninstalling the subsystem on Windows 10.
This article explains how to install the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) on Windows 10, building on a previous post that described the three‑step process of downloading the APPX package, applying patches, and running Run.bat after enabling virtualization.
A community‑maintained GitHub project provides ready‑made WSA builds for Windows 10/11; the release page is https://github.com/MustardChef/WSABuilds/releases .
Installation steps :
Open Control Panel → Programs → Turn Windows features on or off and enable Virtual Machine Platform , then restart the computer.
Extract the downloaded WSA package to a folder (e.g., C:\WSA ).
Double‑click Run.bat and wait for the installation to finish; do not delete the folder afterwards.
The article also links to a more detailed walkthrough ( Win10安装WSA ) for deeper understanding.
Installation notes :
Windows 10 version 22H2 Build 19045.2311 or newer is recommended.
Run Run.bat without administrator privileges.
If upgrading, ensure WSA is closed, replace the files in the existing folder, and run Run.bat again.
To uninstall, remove the package via Control Panel and delete the extracted folder and the directory %LOCALAPPDATA%/Packages/MicrosoftCorporationII.WindowsSubsystemForAndroid_8wekyb3d8bbwe .
Troubleshooting :
If the batch installation fails, you can manually register the APPX package with the following PowerShell command (adjust the path to AppxManifest.xml as needed):
Add-AppxPackage -ForceApplicationShutdown -ForceUpdateFromAnyVersion -Register .\AppxManifest.xmlCommon failure reasons are an outdated Windows build or missing runtime libraries (VCLibs, UI.Xaml). Those can be obtained by visiting https://store.rg-adguard.net , entering the Microsoft Store URL https://www.microsoft.com/store/productId/9P3395VX91NR , selecting “Slow”, and downloading the required files.
Although Microsoft does not officially support WSA on Windows 10, the methods described allow a functional installation, prompting the question of whether you should upgrade to Windows 11 to get native support.
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