I can't enable WSL on Windows 11 version 22H2

Question

I recently installed Windows 11 version 22H2 and I have a big problem: I can't install WSL.

When the update appeared in Windows Update, I started the installation process and after a while the computer stopped responding, so I forced shutdown. Once I turned it back on, it went into WinRE mode, so I restored the laptop to the state before the update, which allowed me to continue working.

I then tried a clean install of Windows 11 version 22H2. Once the OS and driver installation was complete, I tried installing WSL from the console using the wsl --install command, following all the instructions on the Install Linux on Windows with WSL page.

I have restored the system several times, but the result is always the same: every time I reboot the operating system to complete the WSL installation, the blue screen appears and enters WinRE mode, and I can only go back to a restore point prior to the WSL installation.

Answer 1

I faced the same problem for my Lenovo X1 Extreme.

My problem solved when I configure these things in BIOS.

Enter BIOS > Security > Virtualization > Set this values:

Kernel DMA Protection = Disabled

Intel virtualization technology = Enabled

Intel VT-d feature = Enabled

Enhanced Windows Biometric Security = Disabled