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How do I fix an error installing a WSL Ubuntu distribution?

Verner Mednis 0 Reputation points
2024-03-25T16:25:22.4433333+00:00

I was following the tutorial: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install-manual .

I got to step 6, but got the error:
"RegisterDistribution failed with error: 0x80070002

Error: 0x80070002 The system cannot find the file specified." on the virtual Ubuntu terminal.

Did I miss something in that tutorial?
I'm on Windows 10 Education (Version 22H2 (OS Build 19045.4170))

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  1. Ian Xue 37,106 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2024-03-26T04:47:51.06+00:00

    Hi Verner Mednis,

    Thank you for posting.

    Do you have VMWare workstation installed on your computer? If yes, reinstalling it may fix the issue.

    https://github.com/microsoft/WSL/issues/6062

    Also see if WSL1 works for you.

    Best Regards,

    Ian Xue

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