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Launching "wsl" from search, or "ubuntu" from the run dialog doesn't launch with profile customisations #17073

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opened 2026-01-31 05:31:29 +00:00 by claunia · 5 comments
claunia commented 2026-01-31 05:31:29 +00:00
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Originally created by @NewtonChutney on GitHub (Mar 25, 2022).

I don't seem to find a similar issue elsewhere, but do merge this issue with an existing one if there is any..

Whenever I launch WSL by searching from start, or by entering "wsl" or "ubuntu" in the run dialog, windows terminal launches it without the profile customisations. I seem to think this is a supported scenario, as many people would be launching from Win+r as it is very handy..?

Desired Behaviour:

Desired behaviour when launching "Ubuntu on Windows" app or the profile from WT:
Desired behaviour when launching Ubuntu on Windows app or the profile from WT

What is being seen:

What I get when "wsl" or "ubuntu" is launched from win+run dialog:
what i get when launched from win+run dialog

Steps to reproduce:

  1. Desired: Opening a new tab after launching Windows terminal or directly launching the "Ubuntu on Windows" app
  2. What I expect to work, but doesn't: Launching "wsl" from start search, or from the run dialog, and launching "ubuntu" from the run dialog

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What device you're running (inc. CPU type, memory, disk, etc.):

Intel 8th gen i7, 12 gigs of RAM [HP is the one to blame, this laptop was configured this way when my dad bought it, and it got passed down to me..🥲]

What build of Windows your device is running

Windows 11 [Version 10.0.22000.588]

What tools and apps you're using (e.g. VS 2019, VSCode, etc.)

VSCode and Docker Desktop for now

Your Environment

Just the default WSL distro from the Store, Ubuntu on Windows 🙃

Originally created by @NewtonChutney on GitHub (Mar 25, 2022). I don't seem to find a similar issue elsewhere, but do merge this issue with an existing one if there is any.. Whenever I launch WSL by searching from start, or by entering "wsl" or "ubuntu" in the run dialog, windows terminal launches it without the profile customisations. I seem to think this is a supported scenario, as many people would be launching from Win+r as it is very handy..?<br></br> ### **Desired Behaviour:** Desired behaviour when launching "Ubuntu on Windows" app or the profile from WT: ![Desired behaviour when launching _Ubuntu on Windows_ app or the profile from WT](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/70827815/160057859-3e820b1e-35b8-4aff-acfd-9ddda8238d55.png)<br></br> ### What is being seen: What I get when "wsl" or "ubuntu" is launched from win+run dialog: ![what i get when launched from win+run dialog](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/70827815/160057868-6623fe58-e357-48f2-af99-fcad5adb6b1e.png) ### Steps to reproduce: 1. **Desired:** Opening a new tab after launching Windows terminal or directly launching the "Ubuntu on Windows" app 2. **What I expect to work, but doesn't:** Launching "wsl" from start search, or from the run dialog, and launching "ubuntu" from the run dialog ### Other Data: **What device you're running (inc. CPU type, memory, disk, etc.):** > Intel 8th gen i7, 12 gigs of RAM [HP is the one to blame, this laptop was configured this way when my dad bought it, and it got passed down to me..🥲] **What build of Windows your device is running** > Windows 11 [Version 10.0.22000.588] **What tools and apps you're using (e.g. VS 2019, VSCode, etc.)** > VSCode and Docker Desktop for now **Your Environment** > Just the default WSL distro from the Store, Ubuntu on Windows 🙃
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claunia commented 2026-01-31 05:31:30 +00:00
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@NewtonChutney commented on GitHub (Mar 25, 2022):

Same as the WSL launching issue from #12582

But is launching Ubuntu, and not having it profile matched, a problem that will be fixed with the above?

@NewtonChutney commented on GitHub (Mar 25, 2022): Same as the WSL launching issue from #12582 But is launching Ubuntu, and not having it profile matched, a problem that will be fixed with the above?
claunia commented 2026-01-31 05:31:30 +00:00
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@zadjii-msft commented on GitHub (Mar 28, 2022):

Yea, this looks like /dup #12582 to me. @lhecker can correct me (when he's back) if I'm wrong. Fixing #12582 should fix this too.

@zadjii-msft commented on GitHub (Mar 28, 2022): Yea, this looks like /dup #12582 to me. @lhecker can correct me (_when he's back_) if I'm wrong. Fixing #12582 should fix this too.
claunia commented 2026-01-31 05:31:30 +00:00
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@ghost commented on GitHub (Mar 28, 2022):

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 (Mar 28, 2022): 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!
claunia commented 2026-01-31 05:31:31 +00:00
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@maisondasilva commented on GitHub (Jul 7, 2022):

@NewtonChutney The temporary solution for me was to create a desktop shortcut for Ubuntu and so it works

wt -p "Ubuntu"

Icon https://www.iconspedia.com/icon/ubuntu-flat-circle-icon-41194.html

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@maisondasilva commented on GitHub (Jul 7, 2022): @NewtonChutney The temporary solution for me was to create a desktop shortcut for Ubuntu and so it works wt -p "Ubuntu" Icon https://www.iconspedia.com/icon/ubuntu-flat-circle-icon-41194.html ![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/11423362/177809595-b4600f7c-b8df-40bd-8a1a-ede797e74676.png)
claunia commented 2026-01-31 05:31:31 +00:00
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@NewtonChutney commented on GitHub (Jul 7, 2022):

@maisondasilva thanks mate!

But I'd rather reserve the precious real estate for other things.. 🥲 😅
I've got tons of icon groups, and usually won't have space for app icons! 😂

And if people have quite a few WSL profiles.. This isn't that elegant of a workaround.. It's gonna be better if the WSL team changes those executables (eg Ubuntu.exe) to point to WT profiles somehow.. 😂

But everything lies in that "somehow".. It's the devs' magic!

@NewtonChutney commented on GitHub (Jul 7, 2022): @maisondasilva thanks mate! But I'd rather reserve the precious real estate for other things.. 🥲 😅 I've got tons of icon groups, and usually won't have space for app icons! 😂 And if people have quite a few WSL profiles.. This isn't that elegant of a workaround.. It's gonna be better if the WSL team changes those executables (eg Ubuntu.exe) to point to WT profiles somehow.. 😂 But everything lies in that _"somehow"_.. It's the devs' magic!
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