Windows 10: Can't enable WSL2, also can't disable WSL........

Discus and support Can't enable WSL2, also can't disable WSL........ in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I decided to use WSL2, so I checked "Windows Subsystem For Linux" and the "Virtual Machine Platform" in "Windows Features". After restarting the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Blue Klein_, Jun 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM.

  1. BLUE KLEIN_
    Blue Klein_ Win User

    Can't enable WSL2, also can't disable WSL........


    I decided to use WSL2, so I checked "Windows Subsystem For Linux" and the "Virtual Machine Platform" in "Windows Features". After restarting the computer, it was found that the "Virtual Machine Platform" was not properly activated, there is no information, the checkbox remain unchecked. I have tried many times but still couldn't manage to open it correctly.I uninstalled VMware for this. Maybe something happened during the process. So I was about to shut down "Windows Subsystem For Linux", but guess what? It became impossible to turn off, the same, no information, but the checkbox remain chec

    :)
     
    Blue Klein_, Jun 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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  2. FLAVIU2
    Flaviu2 Win User

    WSL2 for windows

    I have failed into installing WSL for Windows. I have read here: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/win.../install-win10 how to do it, and at step 4:


    1. Download the latest package:
      [COLOR=var(--text)][COLOR=var(--info-dark)] Note[/COLOR]
      If you're using an ARM64 machine, please download the ARM64 package instead. If you're not sure what kind of machine you have, open Command Prompt or PowerShell and enter: systeminfo | find "System Type".
      [/COLOR]
    2. Run the update package downloaded in the previous step. (Double-click to run - you will be prompted for elevated permissions, select ‘yes’ to approve this installation.)

    I encountered:


    Can't enable WSL2, also can't disable WSL........ 298438d1600682026t-wsl2-windows-image.png


    and


    Can't enable WSL2, also can't disable WSL........ 298439d1600682036t-wsl2-windows-image.png


    What I did wrong ? I have the following W10 version:

    Can't enable WSL2, also can't disable WSL........ 298440d1600682100t-wsl2-windows-image.png


    Another question: am I in the the right forum ?
     
    Flaviu2, Jun 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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  3. YOSSISHALUMOV
    YossiShalumov Win User
    WSL2 - Upgrade / Installation

    When trying to upgrade to wsl2 I get this error:

    ```

    Conversion in progress, this may take a few minutes...

    For information on key differences with WSL 2 please visit Comparing WSL Versions

    The request is not supported.

    ```

    When trying to install from scratch I get this error:

    ```

    Installing, this may take a few minutes...

    WslRegisterDistribution failed with error: 0x80070032 Error:

    0x80070032 The request is not supported.

    ```

    I have hyper-v, wsl, vm platform features enables and virtualization is also enabled in bios.

    my windows version is: 21H2 OS Build 1904

    Tried reinstalling a couple of times already, tried all available version of ubuntu (both from microsoft store and through wsl, available on wsl --list --online WSL1 is running properly but I need wsl2 to work with docker desktop
     
    YossiShalumov, Jun 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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  4. BRINK
    Brink Win User

    Can't enable WSL2, also can't disable WSL........

    Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) 2.0.5 released

    Source: Release 2.0.5 . microsoft/WSL . GitHub See also:
     
    Brink, Jun 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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