Windows 10: Error code: Wsl/ERROR_SERVICE_DOES_NOT_EXIST

wsl --status The specified service does not exist as an installed service. Error code: Wsl/ERROR_SERVICE_DOES_NOT_EXIST

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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: Wsl/ERROR_NOT_FOUND after installing Windows updates · Issue #10782 · microsoft/WSL
  
• 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:
    
    • Release 2.0.11 · microsoft/WSL
      
    • You (probably (to 99%)) need wsl.2.0.11.0.x64.msi
      

 

Error code: Wsl/ERROR_NOT_FOUND

I have the same problem.

λ wsl

Element not found.

Error code: Wsl/ERROR_NOT_FOUND

λ wsl -v

WSL: 2.0.9.0

kernel: 5.15.133.1-1

WSLg: 1.0.59

MSRDC: 1.2.4677

Direct3D: 1.611.1-81528511

DXCore: 10.0.25131.1002-220531-1700.rs-onecore-base2-hyp

Windows: 10.0.19045.3693

Here's the github issue link: Object not found error / Error code: Wsl/ERROR_NOT_FOUND - wsl can be run and used only with elevated privileges ("run as admin") · Issue #10767 · microsoft/WSL