How to fix wt.exe not found error in Windows 11

When running the Terminal on Windows 11 you may get an error message wt.exe – “Cannot find wt.exe. Check if the name is correct and try again”. Sometimes the error occurs when logging on to the system.

Fix wt.exe not found:

• Go to Settings – Applications – Applications and features.
• Look to see if the “Terminal” or “Windows Terminal” application is listed.
• If there is an app, click on the three dots on the right and select “Advanced Settings”.
• Use the “Reset” button under “Reset” and then check if the problem has been resolved.
• If the error appears, uninstall the Terminal app.
• Download and install Windows Terminal from the Microsoft Store.

Reasons for the error:

• Using utilities to clean Windows.
• The terminal is not initially present and is not automatically installed.