WSL2: The requested operation could not be completed due to file system limitations. Error code: Wsl/Service/CreateInstance/MountVhd/HCS/0x80070299

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Windows Version

Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.26100.3775]

WSL Version

2.4.13.0

Are you using WSL 1 or WSL 2?

• [x] WSL 2
• [ ] WSL 1

Kernel Version

5.15.167.4-1

Distro Version

Ubuntu 22.04

Other Software

No response

Repro Steps

1. Run COMMAND “wsl” in terminal
2. report WSL2: The requested operation could not be completed due to file system limitations. Error code: Wsl/Service/CreateInstance/MountVhd/HCS/0x80070299

Expected Behavior

Access the ubuntu terminal

Actual Behavior

Failed to attach disk "?\D:\wsl\Ubuntu\ext4.vhdx" to WSL2: The requested operation could not be completed due to file system limitations Error code: Wsl/Service/CreateInstance/MountVhd/HCS/0x80070299

Diagnostic Logs

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WslLogs-2025-05-09_19-57-20.zip

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Diagnostic information

.wslconfig found
Detected appx version: 2.4.13.0
Detected user visible error: Wsl/Service/CreateInstance/MountVhd/HCS/0x80070299