I’ve run into a frustrating boot loop issue on my Windows 11 PC after trying multiple methods to enable the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). No matter what I try, I can’t get past the Windows boot logo screen.

At this point, I’ve tried every recommended method from Microsoft’s documentation, but my PC is stuck in this infinite restart cycle where it never gets past the initial Windows logo.

Some additional details:

Windows 11 Home Single Language

Version 10.0.22631 Build 22631

Has anyone faced similar issues and found a way to successfully install WSL?. Any suggestions on steps I can take to try and resolve this would be hugely appreciated! Please let me know if any other details would be helpful.

Try 1: Installed WSL via the Command Prompt wsl — install. This required a restart which led to not being able to boot Windows.

Try 2: Went into Windows Features and enabled “Windows Subsystem for Linux”. Another restart, same not being able to boot Windows.

Try 3: Still in Windows Features, I enabled “Virtual Machine Platform” thinking that was a prerequisite. You guessed it – restart led to not being able to boot Windows.

At this point, I’ve tried every recommended method from Microsoft’s documentation, but my PC is stuck in this infinite restart cycle where it never gets past the initial Windows logo.