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opened 2026-01-31 03:00:59 +00:00 by claunia · 4 comments
claunia commented 2026-01-31 03:00:59 +00:00
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Originally created by @joltar on GitHub (Dec 30, 2020).

I have been using Window Terminal to open and use a Pengwin installation. I just installed the latest version. In the previous Terminal I could open the bash (?) for Pengwin or any other Linux installation. Now the only option is for Azure, which I haven't installed. I know the developers on GitHub don't suffer fools gladly, but I am just attempting to learn a little about Linux after being defeated at coding by Fortran on an IBM mainframe at UCB in early 60's. (Leading to a beneficialcareer change to Medicine) TMI. I'm sure altering the settings file would work, If I were able to code in Javascript. But apparently the new Terminal no longer scans for Linux on installation. This may be intentional, but is an inconvenience, if not a bug. And there is apparently no convenient workaround. Apologies if this is a foolish observation. Or posted in the wrong place.

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Windows build number: [run `[Environment]::OSVersion` for powershell, or `ver` for cmd]
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Originally created by @joltar on GitHub (Dec 30, 2020). I have been using Window Terminal to open and use a Pengwin installation. I just installed the latest version. In the previous Terminal I could open the bash (?) for Pengwin or any other Linux installation. Now the only option is for Azure, which I haven't installed. I know the developers on GitHub don't suffer fools gladly, but I am just attempting to learn a little about Linux after being defeated at coding by Fortran on an IBM mainframe at UCB in early 60's. (Leading to a beneficialcareer change to Medicine) TMI. I'm sure altering the settings file would work, If I were able to code in Javascript. But apparently the new Terminal no longer scans for Linux on installation. This may be intentional, but is an inconvenience, if not a bug. And there is apparently no convenient workaround. Apologies if this is a foolish observation. Or posted in the wrong place. <!-- This bug tracker is monitored by Windows Terminal development team and other technical folks. **Important: When reporting BSODs or security issues, DO NOT attach memory dumps, logs, or traces to Github issues**. Instead, send dumps/traces to secure@microsoft.com, referencing this GitHub issue. If this is an application crash, please also provide a Feedback Hub submission link so we can find your diagnostic data on the backend. Use the category "Apps > Windows Terminal (Preview)" and choose "Share My Feedback" after submission to get the link. Please use this form and describe your issue, concisely but precisely, with as much detail as possible. --> # Environment ```none Windows build number: [run `[Environment]::OSVersion` for powershell, or `ver` for cmd] Windows Terminal version (if applicable): Any other software? ``` # Steps to reproduce <!-- A description of how to trigger this bug. --> # Expected behavior <!-- A description of what you're expecting, possibly containing screenshots or reference material. --> # Actual behavior <!-- What's actually happening? -->
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claunia commented 2026-01-31 03:01:00 +00:00
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@DHowett commented on GitHub (Dec 30, 2020):

Hey there,
What do you get when you run wsl.exe -l -v from Command Prompt?

@DHowett commented on GitHub (Dec 30, 2020): Hey there, What do you get when you run `wsl.exe -l -v` from Command Prompt?
claunia commented 2026-01-31 03:01:00 +00:00
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@joltar commented on GitHub (Dec 30, 2020):

Dustin,
I uninstalled and reinstalled Pengwin, Same for Windows terminal. Now no problems at all. So now I do feel foolish. I really like Terminal, but I wish I could open a new window e.g. command prompt as administrator. Sorry to bother you. And Stay Safe. Thanks from John And Happy New Year. But if I can't ever update Win 10 1909 by the time Microsoft stops supporting it, I may have to buy very reluctantly, an Apple. Thanks again

@joltar commented on GitHub (Dec 30, 2020): Dustin, I uninstalled and reinstalled Pengwin, Same for Windows terminal. Now no problems at all. So now I do feel foolish. I really like Terminal, but I wish I could open a new window e.g. command prompt as administrator. Sorry to bother you. And Stay Safe. Thanks from John And Happy New Year. But if I can't ever update Win 10 1909 by the time Microsoft stops supporting it, I may have to buy very reluctantly, an Apple. Thanks again
claunia commented 2026-01-31 03:01:00 +00:00
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@zadjii-msft commented on GitHub (Jan 3, 2021):

Glad this issue was resolved! /dup #7199 is tracking the underlying bug here, which is that sometimes, WSL hasn't started before the Terminal, so we can't reliably query the list of avaliable distros.

@zadjii-msft commented on GitHub (Jan 3, 2021): Glad this issue was resolved! /dup #7199 is tracking the underlying bug here, which is that _sometimes_, WSL hasn't started before the Terminal, so we can't reliably query the list of avaliable distros.
claunia commented 2026-01-31 03:01:01 +00:00
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@ghost commented on GitHub (Jan 3, 2021):

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

@ghost commented on GitHub (Jan 3, 2021): Hi! We've identified this issue as a duplicate of another one that already exists on this Issue Tracker. This specific instance is being closed in favor of tracking the concern over on the referenced thread. Thanks for your report!
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