When I run Windows Terminal as admin cannot start WSL #6801

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opened 2026-01-31 00:47:31 +00:00 by claunia · 0 comments
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Originally created by @svpudik on GitHub (Mar 10, 2020).

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OS version: 10.0.18362 N/A Build 18362
Windows Terminal version (if applicable):0.9.433.0

Any other software?
WSL

Steps to reproduce

run windows terminal as admin

Expected behavior

ability run WSL in same window as powershell

Actual behavior

WSL is visible when i start Windows terminal as standard user but when I start it as Administrator WSL is not visible in menu.

Originally created by @svpudik on GitHub (Mar 10, 2020). # Environment OS version: 10.0.18362 N/A Build 18362 Windows Terminal version (if applicable):0.9.433.0 Any other software? WSL # Steps to reproduce run windows terminal as admin # Expected behavior ability run WSL in same window as powershell # Actual behavior WSL is visible when i start Windows terminal as standard user but when I start it as Administrator WSL is not visible in menu.
claunia added the Needs-TriageNeeds-Tag-FixNeeds-AttentionProduct-Terminal labels 2026-01-31 00:47:31 +00:00
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Reference: starred/terminal#6801