Windows 10: Unable to open web browser in WSL2

Discus and support Unable to open web browser in WSL2 in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Failed to execute default web browser in WSL2.kindly help me to fix the issue.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by mahesh shali, Feb 14, 2024.

  1. Unable to open web browser in WSL2


    Failed to execute default web browser in WSL2.kindly help me to fix the issue.

    :)
     
    mahesh shali, Feb 14, 2024
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  2. Flaviu2 Win User

    WSL2 for windows

    I have failed into installing WSL for Windows. I have read here: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/win.../install-win10 how to do it, and at step 4:


    1. Download the latest package:
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      If you're using an ARM64 machine, please download the ARM64 package instead. If you're not sure what kind of machine you have, open Command Prompt or PowerShell and enter: systeminfo | find "System Type".
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    2. Run the update package downloaded in the previous step. (Double-click to run - you will be prompted for elevated permissions, select ‘yes’ to approve this installation.)

    I encountered:


    Unable to open web browser in WSL2 298438d1600682026t-wsl2-windows-image.png


    and


    Unable to open web browser in WSL2 298439d1600682036t-wsl2-windows-image.png


    What I did wrong ? I have the following W10 version:

    Unable to open web browser in WSL2 298440d1600682100t-wsl2-windows-image.png


    Another question: am I in the the right forum ?
     
    Flaviu2, Feb 14, 2024
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  3. I can't set my default web browser

    Hi Jorin,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I understand the inconvenience caused, I will be glad to assist you with this.

    It is unusual that you are unable to set a default web browser.

    I would suggest you to try the steps below to choose a default web browser again and check if the issue persists.

    1. Press Windows key + R.

    2. Type control and press enter to open the control panel.

    3. Type default programs in the control panel search box and open it.

    4. Click "set your default programs".

    5. From the list of programs, locate Google chrome or Microsoft edge, click on it and click "set this program as my default".

    6. Save the changes and check again.

    Let us know the result.
     
    Wungraileng Vashi, Feb 14, 2024
    #3
  4. Unable to open web browser in WSL2

    Web links in other apps take forever to open in browser

    Hi,

    The issue your experiencing about the hyperlink can happen to one or more of the following reasons:

    • The setting where you choose what web browser that you want to use is corrupted. This can cause Windows to misinterpret which browser is set as the default browser on your computer.
    • After the software was installed, settings were changed, which can cause links to webpages to work incorrectly.
    • A previously installed browser or add-in might be interfering with other software on your computer.
    • Registry keys were changed or became corrupted.

    You can set Internet Explore or Microsoft Edge as your default browser for opening weblinks in your app and check if the issue will still occur.

    We suggest to clear cache and cookies from the Microsoft Edge browser. See steps below:

    • Open Microsoft Edge, click on More Action at the right top corner.
    • Click on Settings, click on Choose what to clear under Clear browsing data.
    • Select the Browsing history, caches and cookies and hit Clear.
    • Close the browser and try to open it again.

    Let us know if you have any other questions.
     
    Robelene Win, Feb 14, 2024
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