Cannot run Git in WSL

Problem

IDE reports that Git cannot be run due to the incorrect version of WSL:

Resolution

To address the issue, follow these steps:

1. Verify the WSL distribution version: Run the following command in the command line to check the WSL version associated with the distribution:

   wsl.exe --list --verbose
   

   If the output shows VERSION: 1, the distribution is indeed running under WSL1.

2. Update WSL distribution to WSL2 (requires admin rights):

3. If administrative rights are not available:

   • Refer to the workaround mentioned in YouTrack Issue IJPL-112291. Note that using WSL1 is not officially supported, and there are no guarantees for its full functionality.

4. Additionally, verify the wsl.exe location: Ensure that wsl installation location (e.g. C:\Windows\System32) is present in the %PATH% environment variable. Verify by running:

   echo %PATH%
   

   If the directory is missing, manually add it to the system environment variables.