Problem installing WSL: Error code: Wsl/WSL_E_DEFAULT_DISTRO_NOT_FOUND #9338

mwoodpatrick · 2022-12-15T15:50:40Z

Version

Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.22621.1028]

WSL Version

WSL 2
WSL 1

Kernel Version

5.15.79.1

Distro Version

Ubuntu (allegedly)

Other Software

No response

Repro Steps

On new system I ran

wsl --install

It installed wsl and says it installed Ubuntu however running

wsl -l

I get

wsl -l
Windows Subsystem for Linux has no installed distributions.

Use 'wsl.exe --list --online' to list available distributions
and 'wsl.exe --install ' to install.

Distributions can also be installed by visiting the Microsoft Store:
https://aka.ms/wslstore
Error code: Wsl/WSL_E_DEFAULT_DISTRO_NOT_FOUND

Running

wsl --install Ubuntu

I get

Ubuntu is already installed.
Launching Ubuntu...

and then in a new window I get

Installing, this may take a few minutes...
WslRegisterDistribution failed with error: 0x80370114
Error: 0x80370114 The operation could not be started because a required feature is not installed.

Press any key to continue...

Expected Behavior

WSL and Ubuntu would be installed

Actual Behavior

WSL is installed but Ubuntu is not

Diagnostic Logs

No response

mwoodpatrick · 2022-12-16T18:28:04Z

The system did another update based on yesterday's insider release and WSL completed the install on reboot

bhoamikhona · 2023-01-18T09:54:26Z

how did you solve this problem?

mwoodpatrick · 2023-01-18T15:06:35Z

I just reran

wsl --update

There was a new update and after it had completed the system behaved as expected. I'm not sure what the underlying problem was but with the versions below wsl is working for me

PS C:\Users\mlwp> wsl --version

WSL version: 1.0.3.0
Kernel version: 5.15.79.1
WSLg version: 1.0.47
MSRDC version: 1.2.3575
Direct3D version: 1.606.4
DXCore version: 10.0.25131.1002-220531-1700.rs-onecore-base2-hyp
Windows version: 10.0.22623.1095

prasanthkollipara · 2023-01-19T10:37:49Z

how did you solve this problem?
If you are trying to create a virtual environment of Linux on Windows, the problem with the code is that our WSL is unable to reach the repo in which the distros are supposed to be. So, to solve this issue, I manually downloaded the ubuntu image from the Microsoft store.
NOTE: The problem was not solved totally but I got what I was looking for (Ubuntu environment on Windows)

kevinwmerritt · 2023-01-22T21:09:35Z

I'm having the exact same problem as @mwoodpatrick originally reported.

wsl --version

WSL version: 1.0.3.0
Kernel version: 5.15.79.1
WSLg version: 1.0.47
MSRDC version: 1.2.3575
Direct3D version: 1.606.4
DXCore version: 10.0.25131.1002-220531-1700.rs-onecore-base2-hyp
Windows version: 10.0.22621.1105

Installing, this may take a few minutes...
WslRegisterDistribution failed with error: 0x80370114
Error: 0x80370114 The operation could not be started because a required feature is not installed.

Press any key to continue...

csraul · 2023-02-09T21:19:22Z

I'm with the same problem, but in other moment a mensage say that already ubuntu instaled.

Error code: Wsl/Service/CreateInstance/GetDefaultDistro/WSL_E_DEFAULT_DISTRO_NOT_FOUND

CeSiumUA · 2023-02-21T12:21:24Z

+1
Fresh W11 installation....
I have exact the same situation as 2 people above.
Installed Debian, catching:

Installing, this may take a few minutes...
WslRegisterDistribution failed with error: 0x80370114
Error: 0x80370114 The operation could not be started because a required feature is not installed.

Press any key to continue...

And while typing wsl --list:

Windows Subsystem for Linux has no installed distributions.

Use 'wsl.exe --list --online' to list available distributions
and 'wsl.exe --install <Distro>' to install.

Distributions can also be installed by visiting the Microsoft Store:
https://aka.ms/wslstore
Error code: Wsl/WSL_E_DEFAULT_DISTRO_NOT_FOUND

UPD: I've also turned on Hyper-V in Windows features, restarted, and it seems to work now

cladoulis · 2023-03-03T15:35:07Z

I have been experiencing this same issue with Windows 10 21H2.
Ubuntu will not load, Docker Desktop will not start, even ever Hyper-V/WSL2/Docker uninstall & reinstalls. Still trying to resolve.

Joaquin-Gajardo · 2023-03-07T12:42:59Z

I had the same issue. Search for "Turn Windows features on or off" in the Windows search bar and ensure that "Windows Subsystem for Linux" and "Virtual Machine Platform" are on, then restart. This solved it for me.

colby-vickerson · 2023-03-08T03:45:33Z

I needed to go into my Bios and enable CPU Virtualization and after a restart it worked.

Steps to fix:

Enable CPU Virtualization in the BIOS (restart machine)
Open terminal and run: wsl.exe --install Ubuntu

symya · 2023-03-31T11:16:52Z

How to solve this question?

imtahiriqbal · 2023-04-06T22:17:13Z

First, check the list of distributions by entering command in PowerShell: wsl.exe --list.
If Ubuntu shows in the list, it means Ubuntu is installed and just reboot your system.

Otherwise, If there is no distributions follow these steps:

Open PowerShell as Administrator and run command: wsl.exe --update
Go through this article and enable CPU Virtualization.
Open PowerShell as Administrator and run command: wsl.exe --install Ubuntu

100% Fixed!

symya · 2023-05-11T12:56:00Z

thanks

mlartab · 2023-05-22T19:47:11Z

thank you @TahirIqbalGit it was very helpful

savyjs · 2023-05-26T10:21:53Z

I switched to version 1, installed Ubuntu, then switched to Version 2 and it works now!

1-
wsl --set-default-version 1

2-
wsl.exe --install Ubuntu

3-
wsl --set-default-version 2

Sir-Nigma · 2023-07-28T21:13:32Z

A solution that worked for me!

Windows > Start > Turn Windows features on or off

Enable:
Virtual Machine Platform
Windows Subsystems for Linux

Reboot > command prompt > wsl --install -d

zeynelagca · 2023-08-02T17:22:42Z

I needed to go into my Bios and enable CPU Virtualization and after a restart it worked.

Steps to fix:

Enable CPU Virtualization in the BIOS (restart machine)

Open terminal and run: wsl.exe --install Ubuntu

--install ubuntu command solved my problem

Maxhaufe17 · 2023-09-08T09:17:41Z

I switched to version 1, installed Ubuntu, then switched to Version 2 and it works now!

1- wsl --set-default-version 1

2- wsl.exe --install Ubuntu

3- wsl --set-default-version 2

Thanks, i have solved the problem

herinlearning · 2023-09-23T21:58:30Z

I needed to go into my Bios and enable CPU Virtualization and after a restart it worked.

Steps to fix:

Enable CPU Virtualization in the BIOS (restart machine)
Open terminal and run: wsl.exe --install Ubuntu

1- wsl --set-default-version 1

2- wsl.exe --install Ubuntu

3- wsl --set-default-version 2

--install ubuntu command solved my problem

Sanford284 · 2023-09-25T15:23:39Z

unregister then reinstall work for me.

wangruntao · 2023-10-02T00:53:12Z

Version

Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.22621.1028]

WSL Version

WSL 2

WSL 1

Kernel Version

5.15.79.1

Distro Version

Ubuntu (allegedly)

Other Software

No response

Repro Steps

On new system I ran

wsl --install

It installed wsl and says it installed Ubuntu however running

wsl -l

I get

wsl -l Windows Subsystem for Linux has no installed distributions.

Use 'wsl.exe --list --online' to list available distributions and 'wsl.exe --install ' to install.

Distributions can also be installed by visiting the Microsoft Store: https://aka.ms/wslstore Error code: Wsl/WSL_E_DEFAULT_DISTRO_NOT_FOUND

Running

wsl --install Ubuntu

I get

Ubuntu is already installed. Launching Ubuntu...

and then in a new window I get

Installing, this may take a few minutes... WslRegisterDistribution failed with error: 0x80370114 Error: 0x80370114 The operation could not be started because a required feature is not installed.

Press any key to continue...

Expected Behavior

WSL and Ubuntu would be installed

Actual Behavior

WSL is installed but Ubuntu is not

Diagnostic Logs

No response

I solve this problme by reboot

Ubuntu is already installed.
Launching Ubuntu...
Installing, this may take a few minutes...
Please create a default UNIX user account. The username does not need to match your Windows username.
For more information visit: https://aka.ms/wslusers

mguzelel · 2023-10-03T11:10:28Z

Two things basically needed here: Activate in Windows features : Hyper V and Windows subsystem for linux

felipefarinha · 2023-11-04T12:59:19Z

Win+R > optionalfeatures: active Hyper V and Windows subsystem for linux as mentioned by friend mguzelel

FaizaWajid · 2023-11-07T13:29:03Z

I had the same issue. Search for "Turn Windows features on or off" in the Windows search bar and ensure that "Windows Subsystem for Linux" and "Virtual Machine Platform" are on, then restart. This solved it for me.

Thank you it worked for me :)

npip99 · 2023-12-05T03:59:49Z

Why is this Github issue closed? It's driving me insane. Everything online and from MSFT says Hyper-V is not required. However, it will not work on my system without Hyper-V. The instructions should at least say that the Hyper-V feature may need to be enabled until this is fixed.

lovnir · 2024-01-10T08:35:32Z

Disabled hyper v - containers - hypervisors, kept virtual machine on and restarted now everything works.

a358612280 · 2024-04-24T06:38:03Z

I switched to version 1, installed Ubuntu, then switched to Version 2 and it works now!
1- wsl --set-default-version 1
2- wsl.exe --install Ubuntu
3- wsl --set-default-version 2

Thanks, i have solved the problem

这个对我有用, 我遇到的问题是,无法安装ubuntu, 错误( 不存在具有所提供名称的分发。 Error code: Wsl/Service/WSL_E_DISTRO_NOT_FOUND) 还有无法安装的问题, 都解决了

AymanBennaceur · 2024-05-29T02:27:13Z

I had the same issue, here are a few steps followed to fix it:

Make sure Hyper-v is enabled
Make sure Virtual Machine Platform is turned on (You can do so by clicking WIN + R then searching optionalfeatures)
Restart your computer and run wsl --install -d Ubuntu - this should prompt you to give a UNIX username and password this time.

Note: You need a valid activated windows to use some features.

I hope this helps!

moonwalker1988 · 2024-09-11T10:46:33Z

If you are sure of Hyper-v, Virtual Machine Platform and Windows Subsystem for Linux in Windows features is on,
and the problem still exists, you can try this solution:

Install Docker Desktop Installer
wsl --install
Uninstall Docker Desktop

KevinFalah · 2024-11-15T04:31:06Z

Thank you, its work for me, but I skip second step and success @imtahiriqbal

mwoodpatrick closed this as completed Dec 16, 2022

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Problem installing WSL: Error code: Wsl/WSL_E_DEFAULT_DISTRO_NOT_FOUND #9338

Problem installing WSL: Error code: Wsl/WSL_E_DEFAULT_DISTRO_NOT_FOUND #9338

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mwoodpatrick commented Dec 15, 2022

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Distro Version

Other Software

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Expected Behavior

Actual Behavior

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Other Software

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