Can't install WSL, open Windows Installer window .

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Hello，

You are encountering issues while trying to install the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). Below are some recommendations and steps to help you resolve this issue:

1.Enable WSL Feature:

Open PowerShell as Administrator.

Run the following command to enable the WSL feature:

dism.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:Microsoft-Windows-Subsystem-Linux /all /norestart

2.Enable Virtual Machine Platform:

In the same PowerShell window, run:

dism.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:VirtualMachinePlatform /all /norestart

Restart your computer after running these commands.

3.Install WSL from Microsoft Store:

Open the Microsoft Store and search for "Windows Subsystem for Linux".

Install a Linux distribution like Ubuntu, which will also install WSL if it is not already installed.

4.Update to WSL 2:

After installing a Linux distribution, you can update to WSL 2 by running:

wsl --set-default-version 2

Check Windows Version:

5.Ensure your Windows version supports WSL 2. You need at least Windows 10, version 1903 or higher.

If the Windows Installer window opens but does not proceed, ensure that your system meets all the requirements and that there are no conflicting software or corrupted system files. Running a system file check might help:

sfc /scannow

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