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ammarjaved
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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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Barry_Bazza
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Apr 27, 2024
What do you get when you use wsl --status?
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JaJangMeow
Copper Contributor
Apr 27, 2024
same thing as the wsl --install result

Class not registered
Error code: Wsl/CallMsi/REGDB_E_CLASSNOTREG
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    Barry_Bazza
    Brass Contributor
    Apr 27, 2024

    The problem you're having appears to be a bug caused by an update.
    The latest version of WSL is 2.1.5.0.
    If you are not running this version then enter wsl --update in PowerShell. A reboot might also be wise.
    Once rebooted try wsl --install -d Ubuntu again.

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