How to Fix Windows Subsystem For Linux Not Working After Upgrading to Windows 11 [Guide]
13How to Fix Windows Subsystem For Linux Not Working After Upgrading to Windows 11 [Guide]
Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a feature that allows developers and typical users to install and use Linux on their Windows computers. While this feature is very valuable to developers, it can sometimes lead to incredibly complex situations that are difficult to fix. Fortunately, these errors are not insurmountable. In this tutorial, I will teach you step by step to fix WSL not working after upgrading to Windows 11.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
windows subsystem for Linux not working
windows subsystem for Linux dns not working
windows subsystem for Linux apt-get not working
windows subsystem for Linux not showing up
how to get windows subsystem for Linux
windows subsystem for Linux does not appear to be installed
windows subsystem for Linux does not appear
how to use windows subsystem for Linux
how does windows subsystem for Linux work
windows subsystem for Linux bash not working
Linux subsystem for windows access c drive
windows subsystem for Linux not detected
vscode windows subsystem for Linux not detected
what can you do with windows subsystem for Linux
windows subsystem for Linux not enabled
how to enable windows subsystem for Linux
windows subsystem for Linux error
I find that Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) sometimes fails to start after rebooting Windows 11. Once it is up and running it is fine.
Symptoms are that WSL fails to open and the wsl command hangs. VS Code, if set to open in WSL, fails to open the folder.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.