Windows 10: WSL not installing

Discus and support WSL not installing in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I have been trying to install wsl withwsl --installbut it just doesn't work.Now it outputs:wsl --install Installing Windows optional component:... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Aakif Kohari, Aug 17, 2024.

  1. WSL not installing


    I have been trying to install wsl withwsl --installbut it just doesn't work.Now it outputs:wsl --install Installing Windows optional component: VirtualMachinePlatform Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool Version: 10.0.22621.1 Image Version: 10.0.22621.2215 Error: 0x800f080c Feature name VirtualMachinePlatform is unknown. A Windows feature name was not recognized. Use the /Get-Features option to find the name of the feature in the image and try the command again. The DISM log file can be found at C:\WINDOWS\Logs\DISM\dism.log Failed to enable Windows component 'VirtualMachinePla

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    Aakif Kohari, Aug 17, 2024
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  2. I_Meow Win User

    wsl installation nightmare

    Hello. wsl is commandline perfered. I do not think it has a GUI. The issue maybe that windows terminal is crashing or powershell. For wsl use the command line Win+R C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe

    cmd.exe wsl

    wsl --list --online

    wsl --install -d Ubuntu --web-download

    wsl --stats

    bash

    sudo apt install blahblah

    exit

    exit

    Usally you can just go in the MSstore and click install on Ubuntu ect.

    no dns required.

    Other options: Viurtal box Or use a live USB Ubunti.iso but dont install.
     
    I_Meow, Aug 17, 2024
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  3. wsl installation nightmare

    Hey guys,

    Haven't been able to install wsl on windows. Here's a summary of my pain:

    PS C:\Users\[me]> wsl -d Ubuntu-22.04

    There is no distribution with the supplied name. Error code: Wsl/Service/WSL_E_DISTRO_NOT_FOUND

    PS C:\Users\[me]> wsl --install -d Ubuntu-22.04

    Ubuntu 22.04 LTS is already installed.

    Launching Ubuntu 22.04 LTS...

    The operation completed successfully.

    PS C:\Users\[me]> wsl -l -v

    Windows Subsystem for Linux has no installed distributions.

    Use 'wsl.exe --list --online' to list available distributions and 'wsl.exe --install ' to install.

    Distributions can also be installed by visiting the Microsoft Store: https://aka.ms/wslstore

    Error code: Wsl/WSL_E_DEFAULT_DISTRO_NOT_FOUND

    Whenever it does "successfully" launch, it just flashes a terminal on the screen for half a second and immediately closes. Then some background process called WSL lives on in the task manager, though it uses no resources.

    The only way I could download it originally was through the command

    wsl --install -d Ubuntu-22.04 --web-download

    Trying to install through windows store or the above command without web-download just timed out.

    This is a new Win11 pc, fully updated. I have restarted it multiple times and re-enabled the optional features for vm / wsl / hypervisor.

    I also can't seem to download anything from the windows store. I thought this may be a firewall issue, but it has permissions in the firewall settings and disabling the firewall seems to have no impact.

    If I remove both installations (WSL & Ubuntu 22.04), I can try this:

    PS C:\Users\tyler> wsl --install -d Ubuntu-22.04

    Installing: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
    An error occurred during installation. Distribution Name: 'Ubuntu 22.04 LTS' Error Code: 0x80072ee2

    Happens regardless of DNS status to 8.8.8.8 (google) or firewall enabled/disabled (fixes recommended elsewhere).
     
    Tyler Nuanes, Aug 17, 2024
    #3
  4. WSL not installing

    WSL is blocked by SAC ?

    Hello,

    I'm reaching out to the community for assistance with a persistent WSL issue. Upon attempting to launch WSL, I'm encountering the following error:

    WslLaunchInteractive failed with error: 0x800711e6 - System Integrity policy has been violated. Explicit denied file.

    Steps Taken:

    1. I have reset the Ubuntu Linux distribution.
    2. I have uninstalled and reinstalled WSL.
    Despite these efforts, the issue persists. I am running Windows 11 build no: 22631.2715 with WSL 2.0.9.0, and the error occurs every time I try to start WSL.

    Has anyone faced a similar issue? Specifically, I'm seeking guidance on navigating the System Integrity policy that's seemingly causing the block. Any insights into how Smart App Control impacts WSL's functionality and possible configurations to mitigate this would be greatly appreciated.

    Thank you in advance for your time and help.
     
    shreesh gupta, Aug 17, 2024
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