Windows 10: Unable to get WSL running in my development Windows 11 VM

Discus and support Unable to get WSL running in my development Windows 11 VM in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I'm trying to get WSL 2 working on my Windows 11 KVM based VM but I'm stuck in a vicious cycle as follows:* Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Anthony Kamau, May 27, 2023.

  1. ANTHONY KAMAU
    Anthony Kamau Win User

    Unable to get WSL running in my development Windows 11 VM


    I'm trying to get WSL 2 working on my Windows 11 KVM based VM but I'm stuck in a vicious cycle as follows:* Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName VirtualMachinePlatform* reboot* preparing automatic repair* attempt to access safe mode to resolve* we couldn't complete the features...* something didn't go as planned...* back at desktop* feature is not enabledI even thought that maybe the issue was only affecting Windows 11 21H2 so I upgraded to 22H2 only to end up in the same quagmire. Is there a known solution for this? Please let me know what you need to help me get out of this h

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    Anthony Kamau, May 27, 2023
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  2. SRIDHAR1803
    Sridhar1803 Win User

    Does WSL work on a Windows VM?

    I would like to know if WSL (Windows subsystem for Linux) can be used on a Windows VM?
     
    Sridhar1803, May 27, 2023
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  3. SUMIT (INDEPENDENT ADVISOR)
    Sumit (Independent Advisor) Win User
    Does WSL work on a Windows VM?

    Hi Sridhar

    I am Sumit, an Independent Advisor and a 3 year Windows Insider MVP here to help.

    As long as the VM is 64 bit, WSL should work.
     
    Sumit (Independent Advisor), May 27, 2023
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  4. GREG CARMACK
    Greg Carmack Win User

    Unable to get WSL running in my development Windows 11 VM

    Can not install WSL on Windows 11

    Kristijan -



    Let's back up and go over the basic fixes for WSL failing to install in Windows 11, since these fixes often work for a variety of causes:

    WSL --install Failing on Fresh Windows 11 Install · Issue #9453 · microsoft/WSL

    https://www.partitionwizard.com/partitionmagic/...

    https://stackoverflow.com/questions/75673706/i-...

    https://www.isunshare.com/windows-11/error-fix-...

    Cannot install WSL from PowerShell · Issue #3777 · microsoft/WSL

    For further help with this, since it's so heavily developer dependent at this early stage, I would post at GitHub or StackOverflow above to get developer expertise. You can also post at these Developers' forums:

    https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/...

    Stack Overflow - Where Developers Learn, Share, & Build Careers

    https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/s...

    https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-top-10-websi...



    I hope it helps.

    Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back, I will have other suggestions if necessary.

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    Standard Disclaimer: There are links to non-Microsoft websites. The pages appear to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the sites that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the sites before you decide to download and install it.
     
    Greg Carmack, May 27, 2023
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