Windows 10: Issues while installing Windows Subsystem for Linux 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?

***Original title: Cannot install WSL 2***

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Windows Subsystem Linux

Hello,

We would like to know more about the issue you're experiencing with using
Windows Subsystem for Linux. Kindly answer the following questions:

• Are you developing a program, an app, or a software for Linux?
• Is your Window 10 PC connected to a domain?
• Are you managing a Windows Server PC?
• What troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?
• Can you tell us the Version and OS build of your Windows 10 device? You can find this information by clicking the
  Start button, type About your PC, and then press
  Enter.

We need the following information in order to determine if we need to refer your concern to the
TechNet forums or the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) forums.

For now, we suggest reviewing these support articles to find out if there's an issue with the installation of
Windows Subsystem for Linux:

• Install the Windows Subsystem for Linux
• Troubleshooting Windows Subsystem for Linux

We'll be waiting for your response.

 

Issue with installing linux subsystem.

Hi,



This error while installing Linux subsystem might popup if the PowerShell environment isn’t run as an administrator. I suggest you to run the Windows PowerShell window as an administrator and see if it helps. To run a PowerShell window as an administrator;
right click the Windows icon on the taskbar and choose Windows PowerShell (administrator).



If that doesn’t help, restart the Trusted Installer service and set the startup type to automatic.



· Press ‘Windows + R’
keys on the keyboard together to open the Run dialog box and type the following into the Run box:
services.msc

· Locate the Trusted Installer
service, restart it, and set the startup type to
automatic.

· Exit services control panel and restart the machine to see if the issue persists.



However, if the issue persists, I would suggest you to post your query in the
TechNet Forums, where we have support professionals well equipped with the knowledge on Windows Subsystem for Linux.


Additional Info:

Troubleshooting Windows Subsystem for Linux



Regards,

 

Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL2)

Can anybody know when ''Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL2)''
is expected to launch?