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WSL2 Installation hangs indefinitely at 0% after download #40666

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Windows Version

Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.26200.8457]

WSL Version

Microsoft Windows [版本 10.0.26200.8457]

Are you using WSL 1 or WSL 2?

  • WSL 2
  • WSL 1

Kernel Version

6.6.114.1-1

Distro Version

Ubuntu

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Repro Steps

(base) PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> wsl --update
正在检查更新。
已安装最新版本的适用于 Linux 的 Windows 子系统。
(base) PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> wsl --install ubuntu
正在下载: Ubuntu
正在安装: Ubuntu
[ 0.0% ]

Expected Behavior

Installation should complete successfully and prompt for user setup.

Actual Behavior

Installation hangs indefinitely at 0% after download; wslservice becomes unresponsive.

Diagnostic Logs

WslLogs-2026-05-29_09-18-06.tar.gz

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