The affected user gets the error when he tries to launch the Linux terminal with the following message: Before proceeding with the troubleshooting process, try to launch the Linux console using the Windows Search bar (located on the Taskbar of your system), not by the bash.
Solution 1: Enable/Disable Subsystem for Linux
Windows has a feature “Subsystem for Linux” which is essential for the operation of your Linux distribution. If the said option is not enabled, then you may encounter the error at hand. In this case, enabling the option of the subsystem for Linux may solve the problem.
Solution 2: Restart the LxssManager Service
Linux instance life cycle service i.e. LxssManager operates in the background to keep things under control. You may encounter the error at hand if the said service is stuck in operation or is in an error state. In this scenario, restarting the service may clear the glitch and thus solve the problem.
Solution 3: Launch the Subsystem from Microsoft Store
Linux distribution has a bug, in which, sometimes the terminal starts to show the error at hand when launched from the shortcut/command prompt. This glitch can be cleared by launching the application directly from the Microsoft Store interface.
Solution 4: Update the Linux Terminal by Using Command Prompt
You may encounter the error under discussion if you are using an older version of the distribution. In this context, updating the application may solve the issue. You can use the Command Prompt to achieve the same without reinstalling the application.
Solution 5: Repair the Linux Terminal App
If nothing has helped you so far, then the issue may have been caused by a corrupt installation of the Linux distribution app. To overcome such corruption, the Repair feature of Windows Settings can be used which will then solve the problem.
Solution 6: Reinstall the Linux Console Application
If the repairing of the Linux console has not solved the issue, then the corrupt module of the application is beyond repairing and you have to manually uninstall and then reinstall the application to solve the problem. If nothing has worked for you, then you may have to Reset your Windows PC or perform a clean installation of Windows.
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