WSL (Windows Subsystem for linux)

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Useful commands

Get WSL instances state an version: wsl -l -v
Shutdown WSL-Instance: wsl --shutdown <wsl-instance>
Set WSL default version to 2 for new distributions: wsl --set-default-version 2
Set WSL instance version 2 (example with kali-linux distribution): wsl --set-version kali-linux 2



Troubleshooting

Error: WslRegisterDistribution failed with error: 0xc03a001a (example Ubuntu)

NTFS has this feature that compresses directories to save space. If some or all of your icons are marked by 2 opposing blue arrows Win compression.png, that's your sign that said feature is indeed on.
Now, because of this, the directory that hosts your Store downloads might also have the same issue.

Solution

Go to C:\Users\<your_UserName>\AppData\Local\Packages folder. If not apparent, it's probably hidden.
Once inside directory, search subdirectory with 'ubuntu' string/keyword. Once located, right click the directory Properties -> Advanced -> uncheck the compression -> Apply.
Now the ubuntu directory should have the arrows removed, which means you should have a better chance at actually running the distro install. (thanks to rs-droid)