wsl --set-default-version 2 is an "Invalid command line option"

[botscholar-scott]

PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> wsl --set-default-version 2
Invalid command line option: --set-default-version
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I'm running Windows 10 Pro for Workstations Version 1903 OS build 18362.239

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• Content: Install WSL 2
• Content Source: WSL/wsl2-install.md
• Product: windows-subsystem-for-linux
• GitHub Login: @mscraigloewen
• Microsoft Alias: mscraigloewen

[craigloewen-msft]

You need to be on the Windows Insiders program with the 'Fast Ring' selected.

[pantasio]

Still Dont work.
another solution?

[craigloewen-msft]

@pantasio please open up cmd and run ver. It will show you your Windows build number. If your build number is less than 18917 then you don't have access to WSL 2 related bits. What version number do you have?

Also, if you've selected fast ring make sure you've updated. After you've selected the fast ring you'll need to go to the Settings -> Updates -> and then click 'Check for Updates'. It may take some time for the update to reach your computer, but you'll need to update there to get onto the latest build.