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WSL is non-responsive after waking from hibernate

### Version Windows 11 Pro 21h2 build 22000.832 ### WSL Version - [ ] WSL 2 - [ ] WSL 1 ### Kernel Version 5.10.60.1 ### Distro Version Ubuntu 2-.04 ### Other Software Docker desktop windows ### Repro Steps Hibernate machine Start up windows open a new terminal ### Expected Behavior Shouldn't hang ### Actual Behavior No response, terminal hangs. wsl --shutdown from command prompt also hangs, only solution is to restart the machine. ### Diagnostic Logs _No response_

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WSL hangs after waking from hibernate on Windows 11, requiring a full reboot to recover.

The pain

Developers using WSL on Windows 11 face productivity loss and frustration when the terminal becomes unresponsive after hibernation, with no easy fix other than rebooting.

The gap

There is no straightforward solution or patch to prevent WSL from hanging after hibernation, and existing workarounds are inconvenient and disruptive.

Build angle

A tool or patch that reliably detects and recovers WSL sessions after hibernation without requiring a full system restart could improve developer experience.

Strengths

  • Addresses a real pain point for WSL users on Windows 11.
  • Potentially improves developer productivity by reducing downtime.
  • Niche but relevant to a growing user base of Windows developers using Linux tools.

Risks

  • Problem may be caused by deep OS or kernel-level issues outside the scope of a standalone tool.
  • Low market size and unclear monetization path.
  • Technical complexity and maintenance burden could be high.
  • Microsoft may fix this in future Windows or WSL updates, making the solution obsolete.

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