Here are the steps you can take to resolve the error:

• Step 1 – List the distributions installed by running the following in PowerShell:

wsl -l

• Step 2 – Unregister the distribution. Replace “Ubuntu” with your distribution name found in Step 1:

wsl --unregister Ubuntu

• Step 3 – Launch the Ubuntu (or other distribution) which was installed using Microsoft Store​¹​.

Please note that the wsl --unregister Ubuntu command will completely uninstall your WSL distro. If you have any important data or settings in your WSL environment, make sure to back them up before proceeding.