Windows 10: Deleted important files required for wsl from programfiles,how to cleanly reinstall wsl now

Subject: Issue with Reinstalling WSL after Manual File DeletionI am encountering issues with reinstalling WSL Windows Subsystem for Linux on my system. Here’s a summary of the steps I performed and the current problem:Initially, I disabled all WSL, virtualization, and Hyper-V features on my system.After disabling these features, I manually deleted all WSL-related files, including some files in C:\Windows\System32 e.g., wsl.exe.I then re-enabled the WSL and related features using the "Turn Windows features on or off" settings and restarted my system.However, I am now unable to reinstall or

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WSL is blocked by SAC ?

Hello,

I'm reaching out to the community for assistance with a persistent WSL issue. Upon attempting to launch WSL, I'm encountering the following error:

WslLaunchInteractive failed with error: 0x800711e6 - System Integrity policy has been violated. Explicit denied file.

Steps Taken:

1. I have reset the Ubuntu Linux distribution.
   
2. I have uninstalled and reinstalled WSL.
   

Despite these efforts, the issue persists. I am running Windows 11 build no: 22631.2715 with WSL 2.0.9.0, and the error occurs every time I try to start WSL.

Has anyone faced a similar issue? Specifically, I'm seeking guidance on navigating the System Integrity policy that's seemingly causing the block. Any insights into how Smart App Control impacts WSL's functionality and possible configurations to mitigate this would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance for your time and help.

 

How to find the absolute path to WSL

I am attempting to import a Linux distro into WSL2 using a TAR file and need clarification on specifying the installation location.

My step so far:

Using the documentation from : Import any Linux distribution to use with WSL

Using the example in the documentation: wsl --import <DistroName> <InstallLocation> <InstallTarFile>

I believe the the InstallLocation is WSL and if so, how do i find my absolute path to WSL?

 

wsl installation nightmare

Hello. wsl is commandline perfered. I do not think it has a GUI. The issue maybe that windows terminal is crashing or powershell. For wsl use the command line Win+R C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe

cmd.exe wsl

wsl --list --online

wsl --install -d Ubuntu --web-download

wsl --stats

bash

sudo apt install blahblah

exit

exit

Usally you can just go in the MSstore and click install on Ubuntu ect.

no dns required.

Other options: Viurtal box Or use a live USB Ubunti.iso but dont install.