Resolve the Error of 0x80071772 Occurring During WSL Installation

Resolve the Error of 0x80071772 Occurring During WSL Installation

Programmers have a joke - the best Linux distribution is Windows. Since the introduction of WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux), the productivity attribute of Windows has been further enhanced. However, when installing Linux subsystem (such as Ubuntu) from the Microsoft Store, one might encounter the error 0x80071772. Let’s solve it. Reason for the error This error occurs because the software packages of the WSL subsystem can only be installed on the C drive. However, you have set up the system so that new applications are installed on other drives (such as the D drive or the E drive). As a result, the installation failed. ...

April 25, 2025 · 2 min · 270 words · Louis