Windows: node_modules and the WSL disk

Wipzy for Windows is in the works, on the same Rust engine. Until it ships, these guides cover the two Windows problems developers ask about most, with the commands Microsoft documents.

Windows

Delete node_modules on Windows: the path too long fix

Windows refuses to delete node_modules when a path passes 260 characters. Four commands that work, how to enable long paths, and how to find every copy.

11 Nov 2026, 5 min read

The file ext4.vhdx as a bar, part used by Linux and part freed but still on disk, above the steps wsl --shutdown and compact vdisk

Windows

Shrink the WSL disk image (ext4.vhdx) on Windows

The WSL 2 disk file ext4.vhdx grows as you work and never shrinks by itself. Find it, free space inside Linux, then compact it with diskpart or Optimize-VHD.

11 Nov 2026, 5 min read

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