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Error: 0x80370114 The operation could not be started because a required feature is not installed.

Anonymous
2023-03-06T17:57:58+00:00

(Windows 10 2022H2)

I am really stuck on this error, is there anything else I can try? Is there anything I can try? I seem to be unable to update WSL.

Running in Powershell:

wsl --update 

WslRegisterDistribution failed with error: 0x80370114

Error: 0x80370114 The operation could not be started because a required feature is not installed.

I have tried multiple variations of ensuring virtualization is turned on, and enabling various related features, following the steps in the below answers.

Running:

wsl --set-default-version 2 'The operation completed successfully.'

However from wsl -v:

WSL version: 1.1.3.0

Referencing:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/forum/all/wsl-2-installing-linux-failed-error-code/bae391d1-4215-4d93-b0c4-3d96404a7c74

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/66091744/docker-failed-to-start/68768646#68768646

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-03-07T14:51:56+00:00

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-03-07T09:35:44+00:00

    Hi TimMassey,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community.

    I can understand your confusion.

    I found WSL-related documentation for you.

    Windows Subsystem for Linux Documentation | Microsoft Learn Troubleshooting Windows Subsystem for Linux | Microsoft Learn

    Unfortunately, the issue on WSL is out of reach of the response support community. It is more suitable for publishing on Microsoft Learn (English only), you can click on "Ask a question", there are experts who can provide more professional solutions in that place. Here is a link to the forum where you can raise specific scenarios and share your idea to help solve the problem.

    Windows 10 - Microsoft Q&A

    I'll leave that question open in case one of our amazing volunteers has ideas for you.

    If there is anything not clear, please do not hesitate to let me know.

    Best Regards,

    Kyo - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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