Windows 10: unable to run windows subsystem for linux file system error (12029)

I have enabled Linux subsystem for WIndows and rebooted and tried installing several different linux distros from Microsoft store but all install and give same file system error. I am running win 10 pro 1903


Help!

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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
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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.

 

Unable to enable Windows Subsystem for Linux

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that you have downloaded Linux Terminal from Microsoft Store and you are getting an error when running the PowerShell command. However, as per the article

Windows Subsystem for Linux Installation Guide for Windows 10 you need to run the PowerShell command first and then install the required Linux distribution from the store. I suggest you to try running the PowerShell command
first and check.



For more information on Windows Subsystem for Linux, please refer the articles

Windows Subsystem for Linux Documentation and

Troubleshooting Windows Subsystem for Linux.



If the issue persists, I suggest you to post your query in
TechNet forums, where we have support professionals and experts on this query to assist you with the appropriate details.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

See List of All Running Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Distros in File Explorer

How to List All Running Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Distros in Windows 10


The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a new Windows 10 feature that enables you to run native Linux command-line tools directly on Windows, alongside your traditional Windows desktop and modern store apps.

Starting with Windows 10 build 18342 (19H1) and Windows 10 build 18836 (20H1), Microsoft added some new commands that will give you more functionality when using wsl.exe. The commands that existed inside of wslconfig.exe have been added to wsl.exe to allow you to configure your distros more easily.

--list or --l has been added to wsl.exe that lists all distributions available for the current user. You could use --running with --list to see all currently running imported WSL distros.

See also:

• What’s new for WSL in Windows 10 version 1903?
• Manage Linux Distributions | Microsoft Docs

This tutorial will show you how to see a list of names of all currently running Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) distros for your account in Windows 10.


CONTENTS:

• Option One: See List of All Running Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Distros in File Explorer
• Option Two: See List of All Running Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Distros in Command Prompt
• Option Three: See List of All Running Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Distros in PowerShell

OPTION ONE

See List of All Running Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Distros in File Explorer
1. Open File Explorer (Win+E).

2. Click/tap on Linux in the navigation pane, and click/tap on the Distros shortcut. (see screenshot below)



3. You will now see the names of all currently running WSL distros for your account. (see screenshot below)










OPTION TWO

See List of All Running Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Distros in Command Prompt
1. Open a command prompt.

2. Copy and paste the command below for your version of Windows 10 into the command prompt, and press Enter. (see screenshot below)
(For Windows 10 version 1903 and later)
wsl --list --running or wsl -l --running

OR

(For versions earlier than Windows 10 version 1903)
*Arrow wslconfig /list /running or wslconfig /l /running
3. You will now see a list of names for all currently running WSL distros for your account.
(For Windows 10 version 1903 and later)










OPTION THREE

See List of All Running Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Distros in Command Prompt
1. Open PowerShell.

2. Copy and paste the command below for your version of Windows 10 into PowerShell, and press Enter. (see screenshot below)
(For Windows 10 version 1903 and later)
wsl --list --running or wsl -l --running

OR

(For versions earlier than Windows 10 version 1903)
*Arrow wslconfig /list /running or wslconfig /l /running
3. You will now see a list of names for all currently running WSL distros for your account.





That's it,
Shawn


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