WSL, how do I upgrade from FedoraLinux-42 to FedoraLinux-43?

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On Windows, what is the correct way to upgrade WSL from FedoraLinux-42 to FedoraLinux-43?

I tried the instructions on this page:

Upgrading Fedora Linux Using DNF System Plugin :: Fedora Docs

Got:

Catastrophic failure
Error code: Wsl/Service/E_UNEXPECTED
[process exited with code 4294967295 (0xffffffff)]

(which went away after I did wsl --update in admin powershell :anxious_face_with_sweat:)

Not sure it was upgraded correctly. It’s still listed as FedoraLinux-42 but cat /etc/fedora-release says 43

Feels like a bit of a mess, the upgrade process was not pleasant.

Help?

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I have no idea but I’m glad to see a fellow KLF fan here.

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Thanks, for now I’m just installing the new version, migrating my files and configs over, and deleting the old one.

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That is the name that you give a linux install to Windows WSL’s config if I’m guessing where you are seeing this.

It is not part of the Fedora install.

I’ve not tried that upgrade yet but I’m surprised that it was messy.
Maybe the instructions should include a wsl --update to make Windows happy?

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