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Bug Report - Ubuntu not listed as new tab option #2849

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opened 2026-01-30 23:07:01 +00:00 by claunia · 8 comments
claunia commented 2026-01-30 23:07:01 +00:00
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Originally created by @miguelsolorio on GitHub (Jul 19, 2019).

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Windows build number: Version 10.0.18362.239
Windows Terminal version (if applicable): 0.2.1991.0

Steps to reproduce

  1. Install Ubuntu from Microsoft store
  2. Install Terminal from Microsoft store
  3. Open Terminal and create new Ubuntu tab
  4. 🐛 Ubuntu not listed as one of the options

Expected behavior

Expected to have Ubuntu added automatically to the list

Actual behavior

Ubuntu is not on the list and had to add it to profiles.json manually

Originally created by @miguelsolorio on GitHub (Jul 19, 2019). # Environment ```none Windows build number: Version 10.0.18362.239 Windows Terminal version (if applicable): 0.2.1991.0 ``` # Steps to reproduce 1. Install Ubuntu from Microsoft store 2. Install Terminal from Microsoft store 3. Open Terminal and create new Ubuntu tab 4. :bug: Ubuntu not listed as one of the options <!-- A description of how to trigger this bug. --> # Expected behavior Expected to have Ubuntu added automatically to the list # Actual behavior Ubuntu is not on the list and had to add it to `profiles.json` manually
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claunia commented 2026-01-30 23:07:02 +00:00
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@code4clouds commented on GitHub (Jul 19, 2019):

I have the same issue as well. Same versions.

@code4clouds commented on GitHub (Jul 19, 2019): I have the same issue as well. Same versions.
claunia commented 2026-01-30 23:07:02 +00:00
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@JBanks commented on GitHub (Jul 19, 2019):

What is your output from wsl -list? If it looks like the below, I'd ask that you also run wsl -list | wsl -e xxd in case there's a weird language thing.

PS C:\Users\[redacted]> wsl -list
Windows Subsystem for Linux Distributions:
Ubuntu (Default)
Debian
@JBanks commented on GitHub (Jul 19, 2019): What is your output from `wsl -list`? If it looks like the below, I'd ask that you also run `wsl -list | wsl -e xxd` in case there's a weird language thing. ``` PS C:\Users\[redacted]> wsl -list Windows Subsystem for Linux Distributions: Ubuntu (Default) Debian ```
claunia commented 2026-01-30 23:07:02 +00:00
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@code4clouds commented on GitHub (Jul 19, 2019):

It shows the help and the list of options...

PS C:\Users\[redacted]> wsl -list 
Invalid command line option: -list
Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Usage: wsl.exe [Argument] [Options...] [CommandLine]
Arguments to run Linux binaries:

Adding two dashes (--) shows your output.

PS C:\Users\[redacted]> wsl --list
Windows Subsystem for Linux Distributions:
Ubuntu (Default)
@code4clouds commented on GitHub (Jul 19, 2019): It shows the help and the list of options... ``` PS C:\Users\[redacted]> wsl -list Invalid command line option: -list Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Usage: wsl.exe [Argument] [Options...] [CommandLine] Arguments to run Linux binaries: ``` Adding two dashes (--) shows your output. ``` PS C:\Users\[redacted]> wsl --list Windows Subsystem for Linux Distributions: Ubuntu (Default) ```
claunia commented 2026-01-30 23:07:03 +00:00
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@JBanks commented on GitHub (Jul 19, 2019):

Sorry, I edited the command and forgot to add the second hyphen.

I just installed the version from the store (0.2.1831.0) on the same version of windows that you have (18362.239) and it worked perfectly. Unfortunately I won't be able to debug this for you. If you're feeling ambitious, here is the section of code where the WSL profiles are added: https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/blob/master/src/cascadia/TerminalApp/CascadiaSettings.cpp#L527

I just installed a new distro and did notice that it took a few minutes to populate in the list. Did you install windows terminal prior to initializing Ubuntu?

Try closing terminal, deleting/renaming profiles.json and re-opening terminal again.

@JBanks commented on GitHub (Jul 19, 2019): Sorry, I edited the command and forgot to add the second hyphen. I just installed the version from the store (0.2.1831.0) on the same version of windows that you have (18362.239) and it worked perfectly. Unfortunately I won't be able to debug this for you. If you're feeling ambitious, here is the section of code where the WSL profiles are added: https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/blob/master/src/cascadia/TerminalApp/CascadiaSettings.cpp#L527 I just installed a new distro and did notice that it took a few minutes to populate in the list. Did you install windows terminal prior to initializing Ubuntu? Try closing terminal, deleting/renaming profiles.json and re-opening terminal again.
claunia commented 2026-01-30 23:07:03 +00:00
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@code4clouds commented on GitHub (Jul 20, 2019):

Yes... I installed WSDL and Ubuntu after installing Terminal. I'll remove it and report back. I did noticed before installing Ubuntu and WSDL the Terminal crashed a few times after closing it, so maybe there is something that is required or needed related by the Terminal that is not liking it.

@code4clouds commented on GitHub (Jul 20, 2019): Yes... I installed WSDL and Ubuntu after installing Terminal. I'll remove it and report back. I did noticed before installing Ubuntu and WSDL the Terminal crashed a few times after closing it, so maybe there is something that is required or needed related by the Terminal that is not liking it.
claunia commented 2026-01-30 23:07:03 +00:00
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@code4clouds commented on GitHub (Jul 20, 2019):

Just reporting back that removing the Terminals and installing it again worked for both issues. The Ubuntu is now listing (nice penguin) and the crashes are no longer happening when closing.

I guess the "init" routine needs to check the environment. Ideally it would be nice if Terminal checks for environmental changes. It would be also neat to have a menu-time in the drop-down to launch the MS store with the available options to install on the Terminal.

@code4clouds commented on GitHub (Jul 20, 2019): Just reporting back that removing the Terminals and installing it again worked for both issues. The Ubuntu is now listing (nice penguin) and the crashes are no longer happening when closing. I guess the "init" routine needs to check the environment. Ideally it would be nice if Terminal checks for environmental changes. It would be also neat to have a menu-time in the drop-down to launch the MS store with the available options to install on the Terminal.
claunia commented 2026-01-30 23:07:03 +00:00
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@JBanks commented on GitHub (Jul 20, 2019):

Ideally it would be nice if Terminal checks for environmental changes.

Sounds like a great idea for a feature request! I'm glad that everything is working now.

@JBanks commented on GitHub (Jul 20, 2019): > Ideally it would be nice if Terminal checks for environmental changes. Sounds like a great idea for a feature request! I'm glad that everything is working now.
claunia commented 2026-01-30 23:07:03 +00:00
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@DHowett-MSFT commented on GitHub (Jul 20, 2019):

There's a couple things here.

@DHowett-MSFT commented on GitHub (Jul 20, 2019): There's a couple things here. * Your settings file was probably roaming, either from an earlier install or from another machine. #1770 * We don't autoregenerate default profiles _ever_ #754 #1258 #1321
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