WSL :: Manually Uninstall a Distro
If distro fails to (re)install, ...
Delete its folders @ dirs:
C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\
DISTRO
\AppxMetadata
\Assets
\DISTRO.exe (SYNLINK)
C:\Users\X1\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps\
DISTRO\DISTRO.exe
C:\Users\X1\AppData\Local\Packages\
DISTRO\
Unregister per wslconfig.exe
wslconfig /l # list all distros
wslconfig /u $_DISTRO
Then reinstall the distro normally, through Microsoft Store.
If FUBAR, then toggle the WSL feature itself (off, then on again) ...
@ Start Menu ...
@ Settings (icon) > Apps & features (@ left menu)
> Programs and Features (@ bottom)
> Turn Windows features on or off (link)
> WSL Windows Subsystem for Linux (check-box)
(Reboot each time.)