WSL after upgraded to version: 2.5.9.0, got issue of "Failed to attach disk 'C:\Program Files\WSL\system.vhd"
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Description
Windows Version
10.0.26100.4061
WSL Version
2.5.9.0
Are you using WSL 1 or WSL 2?
- WSL 2
- WSL 1
Kernel Version
6.6.87.2-1
Distro Version
Ubuntu version 2404.1.68.0
Other Software
docker --version
Docker version 26.1.4, build 5650f9b
Repro Steps
Try to run WSL
or
click Ubuntu icon to start it
Expected Behavior
WSL works
Actual Behavior
Failed to attach disk 'C:\Program Files\WSL\system.vhd' to WSL2: The system cannot find the file specified.
Error code: Wsl/Service/CreateInstance/CreateVm/MountDisk/HCS/ERROR_FILE_NOT_FOUND
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First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by reproducing the failure when launching WSL or Ubuntu and review the reported mount error. No source files, tests, or diagnostic logs are identified in the issue; done means WSL can attach system.vhd and start normally.
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Assessment
- Domain
- operating-systems
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
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- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
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- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
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