Unable to get WSL Working

[yliece]

Windows Version

Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.22631.3235]

WSL Version

0.0.0.0

Are you using WSL 1 or WSL 2?

• WSL 2
• WSL 1

Kernel Version

No response

Distro Version

No response

Other Software

No response

Repro Steps

Unable to get WSL working no matter what I do.

When writing "wsl" in powershell, following error pops up.

PS C:\Users\admin> wsl
The system cannot find the path specified.
Error code: Wsl/CallMsi/ERROR_PATH_NOT_FOUND

I've attempted to disable, reboot and reenable all windows features related to it. I've also attempted to repair and reinstall WSL through the install menu. I've looked at other opened and closed issues and no other issue seems to have what I'm experiencing (Unless I've missed something)

Suprisinigly enough, I don't know why it's unable to call or the MSI when I have the files for it (See picture below)

Any ideas?

Expected Behavior

To launch the WSL Distribution I would be running or something else to show up at least.

Actual Behavior

PS C:\Users\admin> wsl
The system cannot find the path specified.
Error code: Wsl/CallMsi/ERROR_PATH_NOT_FOUND

Diagnostic Logs

No response

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[OneBlue]

Based on the error it looks like your WSL installation might be in a bad state.

Does installing the latest MSI solve the issue ?

[algerkong]

I'm getting the same error as him, and I'm having the problem because of a rollback to windows 11. I try to install the latest version and it prompts an error. What should I do to fix it?

[yliece]

Based on the error it looks like your WSL installation might be in a bad state.

Does installing the latest MSI solve the issue ?

Installing the latest MSI does get WSL to work, but the main issue for me is that when I try to disable it and then re-enable it, it never fully works. I have some left over linux distros and it's causing issues

[OneBlue]

@yliece: What do you mean by 'disable and re-enable' in this context ? Are you talking about the Windows feature ? In this case, can you share repro instructions ?

[OneBlue]

@algerkong: The rollback might have left your machine in a weird state. Does uninstall the previously installed version help ?

[algerkong]

@algerkong: The rollback might have left your machine in a weird state. Does uninstall the previously installed version help ?

I re-updated to the latest windows 11 version. Reinstalled the latest wsl and the installation reported an error, could not install the MSIX package (Error:: This request is not supported.) .

[OneBlue]

Thank you @algerkong.

Does running this command (elevated powershell):

Get-AppxPackage MicrosoftCorporationII.WindowsSubsystemforLinux -AllUsers   | Remove-AppxPackage

And then running the installer again help ?

[MaxNadeev]

Thank you @algerkong.

Does running this command (elevated powershell):

Get-AppxPackage MicrosoftCorporationII.WindowsSubsystemforLinux -AllUsers   | Remove-AppxPackage

And then running the installer again help ?

it doesn't work

[MaxNadeev]

@algerkong: The rollback might have left your machine in a weird state. Does uninstall the previously installed version help ?

I re-updated to the latest windows 11 version. Reinstalled the latest wsl and the installation reported an error, could not install the MSIX package (Error:: This request is not supported.) .

same problem. Have you got how to fix?

[GuidoSanche5]

Funciona. En PowerShell, como administrador