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Windows Terminal crashes when opening after uninstalling Ubuntu in WSL (when it was set as default) #2393

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opened 2026-01-30 22:53:54 +00:00 by claunia · 1 comment
claunia commented 2026-01-30 22:53:54 +00:00
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Originally created by @albertowar on GitHub (Jun 29, 2019).

Windows Terminal crashes when opening after uninstalling `wsl` when `wsl` was set as the default terminal.

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Windows build number: [run "ver" at a command prompt]: Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.18362.175]
Windows Terminal version (if applicable): 0.2.1715.0

Any other software?

Steps to reproduce

  • Install Ubuntu in WSL
  • Set as default command line tool in Windows Terminal
  • Uninstall Ubuntu
  • Open Windows Terminal

Expected behavior

Windows Terminal picks another default terminal and opens properly

Actual behavior

It crashes

Originally created by @albertowar on GitHub (Jun 29, 2019). <!-- 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. Please use this form and describe your issue, concisely but precisely, with as much detail as possible. --> Windows Terminal crashes when opening after uninstalling `wsl` when `wsl` was set as the default terminal. # Environment ```none Windows build number: [run "ver" at a command prompt]: Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.18362.175] Windows Terminal version (if applicable): 0.2.1715.0 Any other software? ``` # Steps to reproduce <!-- A description of how to trigger this bug. --> - Install Ubuntu in WSL - Set as default command line tool in Windows Terminal - Uninstall Ubuntu - Open Windows Terminal # Expected behavior <!-- A description of what you're expecting, possibly containing screenshots or reference material. --> Windows Terminal picks another default terminal and opens properly # Actual behavior <!-- What's actually happening? --> It crashes
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claunia commented 2026-01-30 22:53:55 +00:00
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@DHowett-MSFT commented on GitHub (Jul 2, 2019):

This'll be another form of #1458

@DHowett-MSFT commented on GitHub (Jul 2, 2019): This'll be another form of #1458
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