WSL

Previously, we published a blog post about fixing the 0x80071772 error when installing WSL applications. Today, we’re tackling another common WSL error - “wsl: localhost proxy configuration detected but not mirrored to WSL. WSL in NAT mode does not support localhost proxy.” Cause Analysis Many users run certain software on Windows that requires modifying the system proxy settings, which can trigger this error in WSL. Here’s the specific reason: Your Windows host has a local proxy set up, such as 127.0.0.1:1080, but this proxy configuration is not properly mirrored into the Linux subsystem inside WSL. Under WSL’s NAT network mode, localhost (127.0.0.1) is isolated between WSL and the Windows host. ...

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. ...