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wslpath
A WSL command-line utility that converts a file path between its Linux form and its Windows form, so a tool on either side can use it correctly.
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9P protocolThe network file-sharing protocol WSL2 uses to let Linux reach files on the Windows drive. Every read, write, or stat under /mnt/c travels over it, which is why those operations run far slower than native Linux filesystem calls.view termexplorer.exeThe Windows File Explorer process, which can be launched from a WSL shell pointed at the current directory to open it visually without typing a UNC path.view terminteropThe WSL subsystem that lets Linux processes call Windows executables and vice versa, including PATH sharing, clipboard access, and file explorer handoff.view term
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- jul 2026