Windows 10: Cannot install WSL from the web

Split from this thread. Came across this thread trying to figure out how to install this from the Microsoft Store. As of right now I cannot locate it in the store outside of the webpage which I'm linking, and I'm unable to start up the install from the web. Was the app removed, or is it having issues? Windows Subsystem for Linux - Microsoft Apps

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wsl installation nightmare

Hello. wsl is commandline perfered. I do not think it has a GUI. The issue maybe that windows terminal is crashing or powershell. For wsl use the command line Win+R C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe

cmd.exe wsl

wsl --list --online

wsl --install -d Ubuntu --web-download

wsl --stats

bash

sudo apt install blahblah

exit

exit

Usally you can just go in the MSstore and click install on Ubuntu ect.

no dns required.

Other options: Viurtal box Or use a live USB Ubunti.iso but dont install.

 

wsl installation nightmare

Hey guys,

Haven't been able to install wsl on windows. Here's a summary of my pain:

PS C:\Users\[me]> wsl -d Ubuntu-22.04

There is no distribution with the supplied name. Error code: Wsl/Service/WSL_E_DISTRO_NOT_FOUND

PS C:\Users\[me]> wsl --install -d Ubuntu-22.04

Ubuntu 22.04 LTS is already installed.

Launching Ubuntu 22.04 LTS...

The operation completed successfully.

PS C:\Users\[me]> wsl -l -v

Windows Subsystem for Linux has no installed distributions.

Use 'wsl.exe --list --online' to list available distributions and 'wsl.exe --install ' to install.

Distributions can also be installed by visiting the Microsoft Store: Install WSL

Error code: Wsl/WSL_E_DEFAULT_DISTRO_NOT_FOUND

Whenever it does "successfully" launch, it just flashes a terminal on the screen for half a second and immediately closes. Then some background process called WSL lives on in the task manager, though it uses no resources.

The only way I could download it originally was through the command

wsl --install -d Ubuntu-22.04 --web-download

Trying to install through windows store or the above command without web-download just timed out.

This is a new Win11 pc, fully updated. I have restarted it multiple times and re-enabled the optional features for vm / wsl / hypervisor.

I also can't seem to download anything from the windows store. I thought this may be a firewall issue, but it has permissions in the firewall settings and disabling the firewall seems to have no impact.

If I remove both installations (WSL & Ubuntu 22.04), I can try this:

PS C:\Users\tyler> wsl --install -d Ubuntu-22.04

Installing: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
An error occurred during installation. Distribution Name: 'Ubuntu 22.04 LTS' Error Code: 0x80072ee2

Happens regardless of DNS status to 8.8.8.8 (google) or firewall enabled/disabled (fixes recommended elsewhere).

 

WSL is blocked by SAC ?

Hello,

I'm reaching out to the community for assistance with a persistent WSL issue. Upon attempting to launch WSL, I'm encountering the following error:

WslLaunchInteractive failed with error: 0x800711e6 - System Integrity policy has been violated. Explicit denied file.

Steps Taken:

1. I have reset the Ubuntu Linux distribution.
   
2. I have uninstalled and reinstalled WSL.
   

Despite these efforts, the issue persists. I am running Windows 11 build no: 22631.2715 with WSL 2.0.9.0, and the error occurs every time I try to start WSL.

Has anyone faced a similar issue? Specifically, I'm seeking guidance on navigating the System Integrity policy that's seemingly causing the block. Any insights into how Smart App Control impacts WSL's functionality and possible configurations to mitigate this would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance for your time and help.