dockerwindows-subsystem-for-linux

Docker Desktop - WSL update failed

Currently I use Docker Desktop 4.32.0 version on Windows-10, I updated to new version, after this Docker Engine Stopped Running and gave error wsl update failed: update failed: updating wsl: exit code: 4294967295: running WSL command wsl.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\wsl.exe --update --web-download. I tried wsl --update and wsl --update --web-download but both shows Installing: Windows Subsystem for Linux The provided package is already installed, and reinstallation of the package was blocked. Check the AppXDeployment-Server event log for details. this message in windows power shell. I downloaded msi file and executed still docker engine gives same error. I got some file permission error so updated docker desktop, but wsl 2 is not getting updated. Please anyone help me.

Solution

  • No need to downgrade your Docker Desktop. There is just something wrong with the default installation of Wsl.exe.

    Option 1: A quick fix 🩹

    1. Run wsl --update OR wsl --update --web-download

    This work for many but not for me. What worked for me is option 2

    Option 2: A clean install 🏠

    1. Make sure there are no pending Windows Updates (thanks @Nik)
    2. Uninstall "Docker Desktop"
    3. Turn off "Windows Subsystem for Linux" in "Turn Windows features on or off" (I've restarted, but you may not need to)

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    1. Install the latest release of Wsl here https://github.com/microsoft/WSL/releases/ (or just run wsl -install)
    2. Run wsl --status to confirm installation.
    3. Install "Docker Desktop" again

    EDIT: If someone managed to fixed it without reinstalling Docker Desktop then please let me know and I can change my answer.