If you are using the original 2014 Wubi, it will not work for modern Ubuntu versions. Use Wubiuefi, which is actively maintained.
Move the downloaded .iso file into the same folder as wubi.exe . wubi cannot download the metalink
If your download directory contains special characters (like non-ASCII characters in your username), Wubi may fail to parse the path. How to Fix "Cannot Download the Metalink" If you are using the original 2014 Wubi,
The installer should now state that it found the ISO and will proceed to install without needing to download the metalink. Method 2: Use the Latest Wubiuefi Release wubi cannot download the metalink
The root cause is usually a disconnect between the version of wubi.exe you are running and the available releases on the Ubuntu server.
