WslRegisterDistribution failed with error: 0x800701bc #5393

Ebola-Chan-bot · 2020-06-12T12:34:33Z

Environment

Platform ServicePack Version      VersionString
-------- ----------- -------      -------------
 Win32NT             10.0.19645.0 Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.19645.0
CentOS8.1
WSL2

Steps to reproduce

Install CentOS 8.1 in Microsoft Store. Then launch it.

Expected behavior

First-launch install succeeds.

Actual behavior

Installing, this may take a few minutes...
WslRegisterDistribution failed with error: 0x800701bc
Error: 0x800701bc WSL 2 ?????????????????? https://aka.ms/wsl2kernel

Press any key to continue...

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bytemain · 2020-06-12T13:29:39Z

go to https://aka.ms/wsl2kernel.
then download and install the Linux kernel update package:

craigloewen-msft · 2020-06-16T21:38:29Z

Hi @Silver-Fang , did you follow the instructions that @lengthmin put? Were you able to install that kernel version and get it working?

zhanghzong · 2020-06-17T02:24:50Z

I have the same problem

Installing, this may take a few minutes...
WslRegisterDistribution failed with error: 0x800701bc
Error: 0x800701bc WSL 2 ?????????????????? https://aka.ms/wsl2kernel

Press any key to continue...

It also tries to upgrade the kernel, which is still invalid

zhanghzong · 2020-06-17T02:49:57Z

I have the same problem

Installing, this may take a few minutes...
WslRegisterDistribution failed with error: 0x800701bc
Error: 0x800701bc WSL 2 ?????????????????? https://aka.ms/wsl2kernel

Press any key to continue...

It also tries to upgrade the kernel, which is still invalid

Supplementary notes:

Secondary problem due to win10 update, uninstall wsl_update_x64.msi, it's normal when reinstalling.

divinerapier · 2020-06-20T07:38:14Z

Updating the Linux kernel is helpful to me. 👍

ghost · 2020-06-27T09:00:17Z

This issue has been automatically marked as stale because it has marked as requiring author feedback but has not had any activity for 7 days. It will be closed if no further activity occurs within 7 days of this comment. Thank you for your contributions to WSL!

duocang · 2020-07-09T07:39:09Z

SOLVED!

Please download the latest WSL2 Linux kernel update package for x64 machines.

WindSnowLi · 2020-08-09T13:08:05Z

去https://aka.ms/wsl2kernel。
然后下载并安装 Linux 内核更新包：

This is a successful solution.Thank you

heitordeve · 2021-07-09T01:48:30Z

RESOLVIDO!

Baixe o pacote de atualização do kernel WSL2 Linux mais recente para máquinas x64.

This solution worked : )

iEclisse · 2021-07-12T08:48:28Z

If someone have trouble in Windows 11
you should:

wsl --update
wsl --shutdown

run WSL dist

rediffusion · 2021-07-24T23:43:51Z

I do all steps as shown here and it's helpful❗

spiritwindy · 2021-10-16T07:13:06Z

when i try to Empty file "~/AppData/Roaming/Microsoft/Windows/PowerShell/PSReadLine/ConsoleHost_history.txt"
The error is 0x800701bc gone

paul2048 · 2021-10-21T17:56:42Z

Enabling Virtual Machine Platform fixed the error for me.

LonelyGuy12 · 2021-12-01T04:52:50Z

You can just try using wsl --update with admin privileges in Command Prompt. And then wsl --shutdown. This solved the issue for me. You will also need to reinstall the distribution which you can do by using wsl --install -d <Distribution Name>

parthdedaniya · 2021-12-21T11:33:31Z

this also worked for me

a1g0r1thm · 2022-02-20T12:39:41Z

No one advice worked for me ((( But I finded my own way. Go to BIOS and turnOn Virtualization Technology. Then you need to activate Hyper-V and Virtual Machines in Windows components(features) and run in Power Shell next command: wsl --set-default-version 1. How I understand it, last needs because my processor not have SomeLowLevelCommands ((( After last command install will be done! And after good install you can change back for WSL2: wsl --set-default-vers 2. And it works perfect for me. But I am not understand fully how ))) Oh, my god, half of my sunday ((( We live in notSimpleTime ))))) GoodLuck, guys!

Gabriel-Negreiro-ey · 2022-03-04T03:13:59Z

RESOLVIDO!

Baixe o mais recente pacote de atualização do kernel WSL2 Linux para máquinas x64.

thx bro

anjaysahoo · 2022-03-16T12:05:52Z

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/error-0x80370102-the-virtual-machine-could-not-be-started

This helped me solving above issue

ghost · 2022-03-19T22:49:47Z

https://wslstorestorage.blob.core.windows.net/wslblob/wsl_update_x64.msi

Installing this update Worked for me ! thank you !

lingyanmeng · 2022-03-29T14:43:51Z

wsl --status tells me the cause: I need to enable the "Virtual Machine Platform" and restart the system.

JaggarYussef · 2022-04-27T09:39:11Z

No one advice worked for me ((( But I finded my own way. Go to BIOS and turnOn Virtualization Technology. Then you need to activate Hyper-V and Virtual Machines in Windows components(features) and run in Power Shell next command: wsl --set-default-version 1. How I understand it, last needs because my processor not have SomeLowLevelCommands ((( After last command install will be done! And after good install you can change back for WSL2: wsl --set-default-vers 2. And it works perfect for me. But I am not understand fully how ))) Oh, my god, half of my sunday ((( We live in notSimpleTime ))))) GoodLuck, guys!

Of all instructions, this has solved my problem! I had this issue on a Dell laptop (just putting it out there)
Thanks

bhaktar · 2022-06-03T19:37:10Z

Try wsl -l -v
wsl -t Ubuntu
Get-Service LxssManager | Restart-Service

Restarting the LxssManager service fixed the problem for me

aneshwar · 2022-07-14T08:35:23Z

no sol

aneshwar · 2022-07-14T08:35:39Z

Installing, this may take a few minutes...
WslRegisterDistribution failed with error: 0x800701bc
Error: 0x800701bc WSL 2 requires an update to its kernel component. For information please visit https://aka.ms/wsl2kernel

dorp007 · 2022-07-16T23:20:57Z

Thanks dude!

Kyogre · 2022-08-19T19:06:23Z

got errors 0x80370102 and 0x800701bc too in my VMware Windows 10 virtual machine.
The solution was: shutdown VM -> in VMware go to Virtual Machine settings -> Processors -> enable Virtualize Intel VT-x/EPT or AMD-V/RVI -> start VM -> run wsl --install -d <distro> again.

So you don't even need to enable Hyper-V in "Windows Features" window.

PraveenJayaratnam · 2022-10-28T14:49:26Z

wsl --update
wsl --shutdown
Run these 2 line of codes one by one at Windows terminal to fix the issue

mayuehit · 2022-12-01T03:00:03Z

wsl --update
wsl --shutdown
Run these 2 line of codes one by one at Windows terminal to fix the issue

This works for me

AhanafRASHID · 2023-01-02T08:49:51Z

go to https://aka.ms/wsl2kernel. then download and install the Linux kernel update package:

Thanks Brother. It actually worked!

mayuehit · 2023-01-02T08:50:13Z

您好，您的邮件已收到，我会尽快给您回复，谢谢。

StrongBearCeo · 2023-01-02T19:33:03Z

enabling Virtualization in Bios worked for me

LT-TMC · 2023-01-23T08:20:32Z

If someone have trouble in Windows 11 you should:
wsl --update
wsl --shutdown
run WSL dist

thanks, this worked for me on windows 10

9gold241 · 2023-04-05T12:30:53Z

To solve this problem, type this command:
wsl - set default version 1

mayuehit · 2023-04-05T12:31:19Z

您好，您的邮件已收到，我会尽快给您回复，谢谢。

ThomazPom · 2023-10-16T21:59:53Z

If someone have trouble in Windows 11 you should:
wsl --update
wsl --shutdown
run WSL dist

This was the one ! Thank you !!!

mayuehit · 2023-10-16T22:00:14Z

您好，您的邮件已收到，我会尽快给您回复，谢谢。

rollingdeep · 2023-12-07T08:38:02Z

If someone have trouble in Windows 11 you should:
wsl --update
wsl --shutdown
run WSL dist
thanks, this worked for me on windows 10

thanks, This worked for my first installation on windows 11.

mayuehit · 2023-12-07T08:38:25Z

您好，您的邮件已收到，我会尽快给您回复，谢谢。

Adtrex · 2024-01-31T14:04:53Z

No one advice worked for me ((( But I finded my own way. Go to BIOS and turnOn Virtualization Technology. Then you need to activate Hyper-V and Virtual Machines in Windows components(features) and run in Power Shell next command: wsl --set-default-version 1. How I understand it, last needs because my processor not have SomeLowLevelCommands ((( After last command install will be done! And after good install you can change back for WSL2: wsl --set-default-vers 2. And it works perfect for me. But I am not understand fully how ))) Oh, my god, half of my sunday ((( We live in notSimpleTime ))))) GoodLuck, guys!

This works for me

mayuehit · 2024-01-31T14:05:18Z

您好，您的邮件已收到，我会尽快给您回复，谢谢。

doraemonxxx · 2024-02-20T04:01:43Z

I'm still facing the issue when using wsl2 but when I use wsl1, it solved the problem **LOL**

mayuehit · 2024-02-20T04:02:08Z

您好，您的邮件已收到，我会尽快给您回复，谢谢。

xlinbo · 2024-03-07T03:32:50Z

SOLVED!

Please download the latest WSL2 Linux kernel update package for x64 machines.

Very helpful, thank you for your suggestion!

mayuehit · 2024-03-07T03:33:22Z

您好，您的邮件已收到，我会尽快给您回复，谢谢。

Programming-Communities · 2024-04-03T08:26:28Z

Thank bro

mayuehit · 2024-04-03T08:26:59Z

您好，您的邮件已收到，我会尽快给您回复，谢谢。

Artxcod · 2024-04-12T17:32:44Z

Updating Kernel helped for me, thanks guys.

Furkan-C-Aydin · 2024-04-27T22:40:01Z

Enabling Virtual Machine Platform fixed the error for me.

Thanks buddy

Vrinik · 2024-06-08T08:12:55Z

go to https://aka.ms/wsl2kernel. then download and install the Linux kernel update package:

thanks its helpful to me

mayuehit · 2024-06-08T08:13:31Z

您好，您的邮件已收到，我会尽快给您回复，谢谢。

macknight · 2024-06-14T13:38:58Z

wsl --update

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WslRegisterDistribution failed with error: 0x800701bc #5393

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