Windows 10: How to find the absolute path to WSL

I am attempting to import a Linux distro into WSL2 using a TAR file and need clarification on specifying the installation location.My step so far:Using the documentation from : https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/use-custom-distro#import-the-tar-file-into-wslUsing the example in the documentation: wsl --import <DistroName> <InstallLocation> <InstallTarFile>I believe the the InstallLocation is WSL and if so, how do i find my absolute path to WSL?

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Wsl Installation Command timed out in Windows Powershell

When I enabled the Windows Subsystem for Linux feature and tried to run the "wsl --install" command in powershell, I received the following message. How do I move forward to install the latest distribution?

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Usage: wsl.exe [Argument] [Options...] [CommandLine]



Arguments for running Linux binaries:



If no command line is provided, wsl.exe launches the default shell.



--exec, -e <CommandLine>

Execute the specified command without using the default Linux shell.



--

Pass the remaining command line as is.



Options:

--cd <Directory>

Sets the specified directory as the current working directory.

If ~ is used the Linux user's home path will be used. If the path begins

with a / character, it will be interpreted as an absolute Linux path.

Otherwise, the value must be an absolute Windows path.



--distribution, -d <Distro>

Run the specified distribution.



--user, -u <UserName>

Run as the specified user.



Arguments for managing Windows Subsystem for Linux:



--help

Display usage information.



--install [Options]

Install additional Windows Subsystem for Linux distributions.

For a list of valid distributions, use 'wsl --list --online'.



Options:

--distribution, -d [Argument]

Downloads and installs a distribution by name.



Arguments:

A valid distribution name (not case sensitive).



Examples:

wsl --install -d Ubuntu

wsl --install --distribution Debian



--set-default-version <Version>

Changes the default install version for new distributions.



--shutdown

Immediately terminates all running distributions and the WSL 2

lightweight utility virtual machine.



--status

Show the status of Windows Subsystem for Linux.



--update [Options]

If no options are specified, the WSL 2 kernel will be updated

to the latest version.



Options:

--rollback

Revert to the previous version of the WSL 2 kernel.



--inbox

Only update the inbox WSL 2 kernel. Do not install WSL from the Microsoft Store.



--web-download

Download the most recent version of WSL from the internet instead of the Microsoft Store.



Arguments for managing distributions in Windows Subsystem for Linux:



--export <Distro> <FileName>

Exports the distribution to a tar file.

The filename can be - for standard output.



--import <Distro> <InstallLocation> <FileName> [Options]

Imports the specified tar file as a new distribution.

The filename can be - for standard input.



Options:

--version <Version>

Specifies the version to use for the new distribution.



--list, -l [Options]

Lists distributions.



Options:

--all

List all distributions, including distributions that are

currently being installed or uninstalled.



--running

List only distributions that are currently running.



--quiet, -q

Only show distribution names.



--verbose, -v

Show detailed information about all distributions.



--online, -o

Displays a list of available distributions for install with 'wsl --install'.



--set-default, -s <Distro>

Sets the distribution as the default.



--set-version <Distro> <Version>

Changes the version of the specified distribution.



--terminate, -t <Distro>

Terminates the specified distribution.



--unregister <Distro>

Unregisters the distribution and deletes the root filesystem.

 

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.

 

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) 2.0.12 released

Source: Release 2.0.12 . microsoft/WSL . GitHub See also:

• https://apps.microsoft.com/store/det...x/9P9TQF7MRM4R
• Install Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) in Windows 11 Tutorial | Windows 11 Forum