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Use -d in wsl install command
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Install WSL. We recommend the most recent Ubuntu LTS version from the [Microsoft App Store](https://apps.microsoft.com/search?query=ubuntu+lts), currently Ubuntu 24.04.
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```console
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C:\WINDOWS\system32> wsl --install Ubuntu-24.04
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C:\WINDOWS\system32> wsl --install -d Ubuntu-24.04
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Attempt to install WSL again, following the instructions at the top of this guide.
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### Enable Windows Subsystem for Linux
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If you're running commands like `wsl -l -v` or `wsl --install Ubuntu-24.04`, but it just prints out a generic help message, you may need to enable the Windows Subsystem for Linux feature. Search for "Turn Windows features on or off" in the start menu. Scroll down and ensure that "Windows Subsystem for Linux" is checked. If it is not, check the box and click "OK". You may be asked to restart your computer.
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If you're running commands like `wsl -l -v` or `wsl --install -d Ubuntu-24.04`, but it just prints out a generic help message, you may need to enable the Windows Subsystem for Linux feature. Search for "Turn Windows features on or off" in the start menu. Scroll down and ensure that "Windows Subsystem for Linux" is checked. If it is not, check the box and click "OK". You may be asked to restart your computer.
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### Microsoft Troubleshooting
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