How to reset WSA to fix problems on Windows 11

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On Windows 11, if the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) isn’t working correctly or you want to start from scratch again, you can reset the experience to fix problems without re-downloading anything.

You have two options to do this. You can use the repair option to reset the subsystem keeping your settings and apps. Or you can use the reset option that deletes all the apps and settings and reinstall WSA to its original state.

In this guide, you will learn the steps to reset the Android subsystem for Windows 11.

Reset the Android subsystem on Windows 11

To reset the Windows Subsystem for Android, use these steps:

1. Open Settings on Windows 11.

2. Click on Apps.

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3. Click the Apps & features page on the right side.

4. Select the Windows Subsystem for Android item.

5. Click the menu (three-dotted) button on the right side and select Advanced options.

   

6. (Optional) Under the “Reset” section, click the Repair button to reset the subsystem without deleting the apps or data.

7. Click the Repair button again.

8. Click the Reset button to reset WSA to the default settings deleting settings, data, and apps.

   

9. Click the Reset button again.

Once you complete the steps, the subsystem will reset to the factory default settings fixing the most common issues. However, if you are using the Reset button, you will need to reinstall all the applications and reconfigure any custom settings.