WSL Broken

[Dwightrings]

When trying to start up wsl, I get an error message that says, "The system cannot find the path specified." I have tried uninstalling wsl and reinstalling but get the same error message. Please help.

[Raj_05]

Hi @Dwightrings,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

It sounds like you're encountering a problem with WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) on your Victus by HP 15L Gaming Desktop. The "system cannot find the path specified" error typically points to a configuration issue or a missing system file related to WSL.

Here are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot and resolve the issue:

Check WSL Installation

Ensure that WSL is properly installed and set up. You can reinstall WSL using the following steps:

Open PowerShell as an administrator.

Run the command:

wsl --unregister <DistroName>
 

Replace <DistroName> with the name of the Linux distribution you're using (e.g., Ubuntu).

Then reinstall WSL with the following commands:

wsl --install
 

This should reinstall WSL and reset any configuration problems.

Check the WSL Path

The error might also indicate that the path to WSL or its components has been corrupted. To reset the WSL path:

• Open PowerShell as an administrator.
• Run the following command to set WSL 2 as your default version:

wsl --set-default-version 2
 

Check for Missing System Files

The error might be caused by missing or corrupted system files. You can run a system check using the System File Checker (SFC) to repair any corrupted files:

• Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
• Run the following command:

sfc /scannow
 

This will scan and repair any corrupted system files.

Reset WSL Environment

If the above steps don't work, try resetting the entire WSL environment:

• Open PowerShell as an administrator.
• Run the following command to reset WSL:

wsl --shutdown
 

After that, restart your system and try running WSL again.

[Raj_05]

Check Environment Variables

If the error persists, check if the system path variable is set correctly. Here's how to verify it:

• Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog and type sysdm.cpl to open System Properties.
• Go to the Advanced tab and click Environment Variables.
• Under System Variables, locate and select the Path variable, and ensure it includes paths for WSL (e.g., C:\Windows\System32\wsl.exe).

After performing these steps, WSL should ideally work without any path errors.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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Alden4

HP Support 

[Dwightrings]

When I type any wsl command it gives me the same error.

[Raj_05]

Hi @Dwightrings,

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