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Bug: Files crashing/freezing when accessing WSL folders that use git (Details View)

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#14,164 opened on Dec 4, 2023

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Description

Description

When accessing a folder of a git repo on a WSL drive, Files freezes and then crashes

Steps To Reproduce

  1. Open files
  2. Navigate to a WSL drive
  3. Switch to Details View
  4. Try to open some folders that contain git repos

Requirements

  • Fix crash that occurs when opening a folder under git source control on a WSL drive

Files Version

3.0.15.0

Windows Version

10.0.22635.2776

Log File

debug.log

Contributor guide

Research direction
Set up a WSL environment with a git repository, reproduce the crash in Details view, capture the stack trace, and investigate whether the issue is caused by UI thread freezing due to git status calls or a missing error handler for WSL paths.
Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
Git
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30