WSL 2: Enabling 'Virtual Machine Platform' feature causes Realtek Gaming Gbe Family Controller drive

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Environment

Windows build number: Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.19041.508]
Your Distribution version: Ubuntu (but doesn't matter, since it's Windows issue).
Whether the issue is on WSL 2 and/or WSL 1: WSL2

System Details: HP Omen 2020 with AMD Ryzen 4600H with Windows Home, tested with Windows Pro too

Steps to reproduce

1. Install the 'Virtual Machine Platform' features, following steps here to install WSL 2.
2. Reboot machine.
3. Open Device manage, and notice that Realtek Gaming Gbe Family Controller fails with: The driver for this device has been blocked from starting because it is known to have problems with Windows. Contact the hardware vendor for a new driver. (Code 48). The ethernet card is no longer visible in network settings and cannot be used anymore.
4. Open WSL 2 based distro (Ubuntu), and verify that it works.
5. Disable 'Virtual Machine Platform'
6. Reboot.
7. Observe that resolution is restored to normal, and Realtek Gaming Gbe Family Controller driver loads successfully and the ethernet card can be used again.
8. WSL 2 image no longer work. WSL 1 based image works fine.

Expected behavior

I would like to run WSL 2 based Linux and be able to use my ethernet card.

Actual behavior

Some conflict occurs between the Virtual Machine Platform feature and Realtek Ethernet drivers. BTW, i tried installing the latest drivers too but they don't work. The problem right now is that they cannot co-exist.

I'd like to know whether this is a Windows or Realtek issue, so I can followup for support accordingly.
Any other logs/debugging I can gather or provide?


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