any wsl command does not work due to "The system cannot find the file specified."

[AaronLeviP]

Windows Version

Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.22621.3593]

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

Any wsl command used in powershell or cmd is met with "The system cannot find the file specified".
Running Ubuntu causes the ubuntu terminal to open, but close after a couple of seconds.
Ubuntu has worked before, but refuses to work now.

Expected Behavior

Expected to be able to open the Ubuntu terminal, access my files and use wsl commands.

Actual Behavior

Any wsl command is met with "The system cannot find the file specified" and Ubuntu does not work. I am able to access the Ubuntu files though that are on my machine through file explorer.

Diagnostic Logs

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