Windows 10: Cannot install WSL 2

I'm running build 18945.1001. I installed Windows Subsystem for Linux from the store as per https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install-win10. I can go to the store, click Debian, click Launch and get a Bash terminal. I rebooted, ran Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName VirtualMachinePlatform, the system automatically rebooted. I then ran wsl and PowerShell responds Windows Subsystem for Linux has no installed distributions.

Distributions can be installed by visiting the Microsoft Store:
https://aka.ms/wslstore


I tried installing from within PowerShell by following the instructions at https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install-manual. I ran Invoke-WebRequest -Uri https://aka.ms/wsl-ubuntu-1604 -OutFile Debian.appx -UseBasicParsing


I downloaded the Debian appx file. I ran Add-AppxPackage DebianGNULinux_1-1-3-0_x64__76v4gfsz19hv4.Appx


PowerShell still claims there are no installed distributions. I can run Debian from the Start menu. How can I install WSL 2 and run it from within PowerShell?

:)

 

Resolving WslRegisterDistribution error 0x80370102 when installing Linux Distro for WSL 2?

# Encountering WslRegisterDistribution error 0x80370102 when installing Linux Distro for WSL 2

I am currently on the `Windows 10 Pro Insider Preview build 18922.rs_prerelease`, and am trying to install a Linux distribution to access via Windows Subsystem for Linux (2). I have tried this for both the Ubuntu and Debian distros and have encountered the
same error in each.

I have successfully downloaded both distros from the Microsoft store, but when I try to first "run" the Ubuntu or Debian "app" the respective console comes up and prints the following text:

Code:

Installing, this may take a few minutes...

WslRegisterDistribution failed with error: 0x80370102

Error: 0x80370102 The virtual machine could not be started because a required feature is not installed.

Press any key to continue...
Pressing a key at this point automatically exits the console.

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## Additional information:

- Using the `wsl -l` command shows no installed distros.

- I do have Hypervisor installed and running `bcdedit` does show that `hypervisorlaunchtype` is set to `Auto` in the `Windows Boot Loader` section.

- I did previously have Ubuntu installed and working under WSL 1 before switching to the Windows Insider Program Fast Ring and gaining access to WSL 2, but I was encountering another issue when trying to have it use WSL 2. After
trying to use the command `wsl --set-version Ubuntu 2` I was met with a request to "Enable the Virtual Machine Platform". I had already run `Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName VirtualMachinePlatform` prior, according to the official microsoft
tutorial here Install WSL 2, but for good measure I did it again and got the same error, and Ubuntu was still on version 1 (I haven't explicitly mentioned it but I was restarting/shutting down when requested/suggested
by windows and tutorials, so I don't believe me not restarting is a cause). In hopes to find a workaround, I ended up uninstalling Ubuntu and hoping I could reinstall it and have it obey the default defined by the `wsl --set-default-version 2` command (suffice
it to say, this did not go as I'd hoped).

- This might be an unrelated issue, but when I initially attempted reinstalling Ubuntu, the Microsoft store had a bit of a fit and could not complete the download- encountering an 'unknown error'. I did a restart, tried again, and
got the same error, but then after telling it to 'try again' it succeeded. I had no such issues installing Debian from the store.

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## Suggestions Welcome

I've searched for a bit and can't find mention of this error code in particular anywhere else.

In addition, is there anywhere I can look up/access these error codes in any sort of documentation? Ideally so I can make a better informed work-around attempt before bothering you all on here.

All help is appreciated!

 

WSL 1 to WSL 2 Upgrade

nah that doesn't mention WSL 2. its a big update to WSL.

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/comma...ouncing-wsl-2/

 

WSL 1 to WSL 2 Upgrade


Hi and welcome.

It wont be released until June and should be in the store like the others then.

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/comma...ouncing-wsl-2/