Windows 10: Claude Code not working in WSL on Windows computer

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Claude Code is a useful way to work with a codebase directly from the terminal, but it can get messy when running inside WSL on Windows. If Claude refuses to start, crashes, shows “command not found,” or gets stuck during login or installation, the problem is usually related to the WSL version, PATH, Node.js, or […]

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Error code: Wsl/ERROR_SERVICE_DOES_NOT_EXIST | WSL seems to be broken after upgrading to Windows 11

Hi Microsoft Team,

I recently upgraded to Windows 11 and attempted to install Docker. However, upon installation, I encountered difficulties launching Docker due to issues with WSL.

WSL seems to be broken in my system.

when I run below command in command prompt (admin mode) :

wsl --list --verbose

I get below error :

The specified service does not exist as an installed service.

Error code: Wsl/ERROR_SERVICE_DOES_NOT_EXIST

Therefore, I uninstalled docker and WSL.

Turned off below windows features:

1. Hyper-V
   
2. Virtual Machine Platform
   
3. Windows HyperVisor Platform
   
4. Windows SubSystem for Linux
   

Rebooted.

Turned on the above windows feature and installed Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS from Microsoft Store.

Rebooted.

But its still not working.

when I run below command again :

wsl --list --verbose

It still gives the same error.

Could someone assist with this query, please ?

 

Error code: Wsl/ERROR_NOT_FOUND

If you (like me) have this problem and find this thread, a short summary (not a Tutorial) so far ( as of 24.11.2023 ).

Please read the whole comment before trying any of it!

• Github Link to the problem is: https://github.com/microsoft/WSL/issues/10782
  
• Workaround:
  
  • Start WSL from an Elevated Terminal
    
  • So in "normal" language: Start your CMD/terminal with Admin Privileges then run the "WSL" command in this Terminal
    
• Manual Fix:
  
  • Type "regedit" in the Windows search and start Windows Registry Editor
    
  • Search and delete:
    
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\PackagedCom\ClassIndex\{A9B7A1B9-0671-405C-95F1-E0612CB4CE7E}
    
• Official Fix:
  
  • In theory, there Is a fix pushed and live (Version 2.0.11)
    
  • But for me and others "WLS --update" does not pick it up so you have to install it manually:
    
    • https://github.com/microsoft/WSL/releases/tag/2.0.11
      
    • You (probably (to 99%)) need wsl.2.0.11.0.x64.msi
      

 

WSL Remote Connection Issue with VS Code

I am trying to use WSL on VS Code, but upon opening VS Code, I keep getting the following error messages:

Unable to detect if server is already installed: Error: Failed to probe if server is already installed: code: Failed to probe if server is already installed: code: 4294967295, , Logon failure: the user has not been granted the requested logon type at this computer.

[2023-09-26 21:23:29.110] Error code: Wsl/Service/CreateInstance/CreateVm/0x80070569

I have tried addressing both error codes individually, and seemed to have some temporary success with code 4294967295 by trying several options:

• uninstall and reinstall wsl ubuntu directly from microsoft store (rather than command line)
  
• make sure my user is admin and has access
  
• disable/reenable wsl by running powershell as admin and using the lines
  
  • DISM /online /disable-feature /featurename:VirtualMachinePlatform /norestart
    
  • DISM /online /disable-feature /featurename:Microsoft-Windows-Subsystem-Linux /norestart
    
  • and then enable-feature after restarting
    
• reset winsock with netsh winsock reset
  
• set hypervisor to start automatically with bcdedit /set hypervisorlaunchtype auto
  

All of these fixes worked for about 24 hours or less, before returning to the same issue where I once again have to do one of those prompts and restart my computer. I really need a permanent solution so that I do not have to constantly restart my computer (I am using a Dell PC). Would greatly appreciate any help.