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Error "HCS_E_HYPERV_NOT_INSTALLED" but eveything is set #14383

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@retro-dwsz

Windows Version

10.0.26200.6584

WSL Version

2.6.3.0

Are you using WSL 1 or WSL 2?

  • WSL 2
  • WSL 1

Kernel Version

6.6.87.2-1

Distro Version

None

Other Software

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Repro Steps

  • Install from wsl --install or use the .msixbundle
  • simply run initial setup

Install:

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After installation:

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Version & Status check:

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Installing a distro:

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Compiling a custom kernel on Ubuntu VMware:

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Still not working

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I spent a lot of time with an AI bot and a lot of internet articles, and I guess my WSL won't load any kernel

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Expected Behavior

Expected Behavior is to able to install Arch or Ubuntu WSL normally

Actual Behavior

Can't install distro, can't detect kernels, can't detect "Virtual Machine Platform" feature

Diagnostic Logs

WslLogs-2026-03-09_23-09-23.zip

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