Can't access wsl in File Explorer + Possible Fix

[Kipura]

Version

Windows 11 22H2

WSL Version

• WSL 2
• WSL 1

Kernel Version

5.15.68.1

Distro Version

Ubuntu 20.04

Other Software

docker desktop

Repro Steps

Fresh Windows Install
Install wsl
install docker desktop
restart pc

Expected Behavior

Accessing Linux in File Explorer works fine

Actual Behavior

Can't access the linux tab in file explorer

Diagnostic Logs

No response

[Kipura]

I found a workaround. The address now is \\wsl$ probably because of an update. I had to go into regedit: Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID{B2B4A4D1-2754-4140-A2EB-9A76D9D7CDC6}\Instance\InitPropertyBag

And change the ResName from \\wsl.localhost to \\wsl$ For that I had to take full ownership of the {B2B4A4D1-2754-4140-A2EB-9A76D9D7CDC6} folder and give me full access rights, so I could change ResName. Now it's working fine.

I posted this as an issue because this probably should get fixed nonetheless.

Edit: After I restarted my system, it didn't work anymore. I noticed that after I access wsl through typing the address in the address bar, I can access it through the linux button again. I don't know why I need to do this, if I use another explorer app it all just works fine. So if this is explorer related and not wsl's fault, feel free to close this issue.

[DeadRisingStar]

Yea I'm also having this problem too. Not sure what to do either. I followed what you said as a partial workaround and that did not work for me.

[microsoft-github-policy-service]

This issue has been automatically closed since it has not had any activity for the past year. If you're still experiencing this issue please re-file this as a new issue or feature request.

Thank you!