Windows 10: WSL 2 / Docker Desktop cannot see ANY files on Windows C: drive after exhaustive...

Hello everyone,I'm facing a critical issue where my Docker containers specifically Radarr, Sonarr, etc. running via Docker Desktop on Windows cannot access files on my local C: drive. What's more concerning is that the underlying WSL 2 distribution itself also cannot see these files, despite Windows File Explorer confirming their existence. I've tried nearly every troubleshooting step imaginable, including full reinstalls, and I'm at my wit's end.My SetupOperating System: Windows 11 OS Build 10.0.22631.5335Docker Desktop Version: 4.41.2WSL Version: 2.5.7.0Kernel Version: 6.6.87.1-1WSLg Ver

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Error code: Wsl/ERROR_SERVICE_DOES_NOT_EXIST | WSL seems to be broken after upgrading to Windows 11

Hi Microsoft Team,

I recently upgraded to Windows 11 and attempted to install Docker. However, upon installation, I encountered difficulties launching Docker due to issues with WSL.

WSL seems to be broken in my system.

when I run below command in command prompt (admin mode) :

wsl --list --verbose

I get below error :

The specified service does not exist as an installed service.

Error code: Wsl/ERROR_SERVICE_DOES_NOT_EXIST

Therefore, I uninstalled docker and WSL.

Turned off below windows features:

1. Hyper-V
   
2. Virtual Machine Platform
   
3. Windows HyperVisor Platform
   
4. Windows SubSystem for Linux
   

Rebooted.

Turned on the above windows feature and installed Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS from Microsoft Store.

Rebooted.

But its still not working.

when I run below command again :

wsl --list --verbose

It still gives the same error.

Could someone assist with this query, please ?

 

WSL stopped working after uninstall Docker Desktop

My apologies. That Onedrive information got posted in the wrong thread.

Did you try every step in each tutorial and video link I gave you?

Was the System Restore point set after this started? Did you only turn on System Protection then? Do you have any backup images?

Is there any failure error?

There are additional fixes for WSL in WIndows 11 to try here:



How to install Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) on Windows 11 - Pureinfotech

https://thegeekpage.com/wslregisterdistribution...

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/fix-server-execu...

(Avoid ad links which intrude into editorial copy, especially avoid Restoro, PC Repair Tool and Reimage ads)

https://www.itwriting.com/blog/12022-windows-su...

https://helpdeskgeek.com/windows-11/how-to-inst...

wsl stops working after update in windows 11 as well as windows 10 · Issue #7864 · microsoft/WSL

https://compile.blog/windows/wsl-on-windows-11/

https://www.windowslatest.com/2020/09/09/window...





You can also use Linux Desktop instead of WSL:

https://www.makeuseof.com/reasons-use-linux-des...

Report back results for each step so I know what else to suggest.

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

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Docker Desktop for Windows 10 Home

Hi,

Wanted to know how can I install docker and subsequent images on Docker Desktop for Windows 10 Home, on a driver
other than the system drive C:\ ?

Looking for any advice.

Regards,