Re: [Podman-desktop]Podman Desktop fails to detect WSL2 even though installed – Need vendor guidance
by Jeff Maury
Hello,
can you tell us more about the scenario ? When do you get an error message?
On Fri, Dec 5, 2025 at 8:54 PM Sekar Sivaguru via Podman-desktop <
podman-desktop(a)lists.podman.io> wrote:
> Dear Team
> Podman Desktop fails to detect WSL2 even though wsl --version confirms
> WSL2 is installed. Is this a known issue? What is the official fix or
> configuration required to ensure Podman Desktop consistently detects WSL2
> across multiple devices when installing Podman?”
> Request for Clarification:
>
> - Why does Podman Desktop fail to detect WSL2 in this scenario?
> - Is this a known issue or configuration requirement?
> - What is the official fix or recommended steps to ensure Podman
> Desktop consistently detects WSL2 across multiple devices?
>
> Thank you for your support.
> Best regards,
> Sivaguru Sekar
>
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