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ammarjaved
Iron Contributor
Aug 31, 2021

How to install the Linux Windows Subsystem in Windows 11

  Install using Command Prompt Step 1: Start CMD with administrative privileges. Step 2:Execute "wsl --install" command. Step 3:Run "wsl -l -o" to list other Linux releases. Step 4:You can...
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drew15251
Copper Contributor
Apr 22, 2022

ammarjaved I tried installing Ubuntu and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS.  Both apps when I load them say "Installing, this may take a few minutes...
WslRegisterDistribution failed with error: 0x80370102
Error: 0x80370102 The virtual machine could not be started because a required feature is not installed."
I tried downloading one from the command prompt and one from the Windows Store.   Has anyone else experienced this problem?

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    Barry_Bazza
    Brass Contributor
    Apr 26, 2022

    drew15251 You need to enable WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) first!

     

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