[Ubuntu 18.04 LTS] Error Code: 0x80070520

[AlanaNoelle]

Windows Version

Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.22631.3374]

WSL Version

0.0.0.0

Are you using WSL 1 or WSL 2?

• WSL 2
• WSL 1

Kernel Version

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Distro Version

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Other Software

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Repro Steps

Download WSL with result:
C:\Windows\System32>wsl --install
Windows Subsystem for Linux is already installed.
The following is a list of valid distributions that can be installed.
Install using 'wsl --install -d '.

Enter 'wsl wsl --install -d Ubuntu-18.04'.

Expected Behavior

Install Ubuntu 18.04

Actual Behavior

C:\Windows\System32>wsl --install -d Ubuntu-18.04
Installing: Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
An error occurred during installation. Distribution Name: 'Ubuntu 18.04 LTS' Error Code: 0x80070520

Diagnostic Logs

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