"Exec format error" after wsl --import

[RobMahn]

Windows Version

Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.22621.1992]

WSL Version

WSL version: 1.2.5.0

Are you using WSL 1 or WSL 2?

• WSL 2
• WSL 1

Kernel Version

Kernel version: 5.15.90.1

Distro Version

Debian

Other Software

No response

Repro Steps

1. Import a WSL instance. e.g. wsl --import Debian.tar
2. Attempt to run any Windows .exe from WSL. e.g. hostname.exe

The result is:
-bash: /mnt/c/Windows/system32/hostname.exe: cannot execute binary file: Exec format error

The import is apparently failing to create /usr/lib/binfmt.d/WSLInterop.conf.

The fix is found in #8952

Expected Behavior

Windows .exe files would continue to work after a WLS import.

Actual Behavior

Windows .exe files fail after an import.

Diagnostic Logs

No response

[OneBlue]

/dupe #8843

[microsoft-github-policy-service]

Hi! We've identified this issue as a duplicate of another one that already exists in this repository. This specific instance is being closed in favor of tracking the concern over on the referenced thread.

Thanks for your report!