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i installed the kali linux using microsoft store and wsl and did everything how I am supposed to but i get this error
WslRegisterDistribution failed with error: 0x80004005
Error: 0x80004005 Unspecified error
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Hello, Li Yuhe,
Welcome to the Microsoft Community！
I am very happy to receive the good news that you have successfully solved the problem!
I understand that you have encountered error 0x80004005. Thank you for sharing your solution. Your experience and method may be helpful to others who encounter the same problem.
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Sincere regards,Morning | Microsoft Forum Support Specialist
Solved it no worries and if anyone need to know how i solved it I just installed wsl from microsoft store and then installing kali linux from there
