Error code: 0x80004005

[Alex92-n]

I tried installing kali-liux in my wsl but i get this error:"Installing, this may take a few minutes...
WslRegisterDistribution failed with error: 0x80004005
Error: 0x80004005 Unspecified error"

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[CobraSnakeByte]

I experienced this same issue my machine info listed below
OS Name Microsoft Windows 11 Pro
Version 10.0.22631 Build 22631

I fixed this by updating wsl running the update command "wsl --update"

hope this helps