Zone.Identifier Files in WSL? Fix Copies and Downloads
Zone.Identifier files appearing in WSL? Add wsl.localhost to Local intranet for Explorer copies, stop zone data for downloads, and clear the old ones.
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Lots of Console Window Host in Task Manager? Find the App
Many Console Window Host entries in Task Manager? Each conhost.exe belongs to one console program. List the parents in PowerShell and close what starts them.
PuTTY Key Format Too New? Save the Key as PPK Version 2
PuTTY key format too new? PuTTYgen 0.75 and later save PPK3, which older PuTTY cannot read. Update the old tool, or save the key again as PPK version 2.
Unable to Locate a Java Runtime on Mac? Install a JDK
Unable to locate a Java Runtime on your Mac? The java command only finds a JDK in one folder. Install a JDK, not the java.com runtime, and match the version.
wsappx High CPU or Disk? Check the Store and Startup Apps
wsappx using high CPU, memory or disk? It runs the Store install and license services. Let updates finish, save new apps to C:, and check startup apps.
CPU Stuck at 0.39 GHz on a Laptop? Check the Power First
Laptop CPU stuck at 0.39 GHz under load? Replug the charger until Windows sees it, update the BIOS and the maker power driver, and check the fans.
Slow Charger Warning on a Windows Laptop? What It Means
A warning on the battery icon or a Slow charger notice? The charger gives less than the laptop draws. Skip the dock, check the watts, or turn the notice off.
Command Prompt Pops Up and Closes? Find the Task Behind It
A Command Prompt window flashes up and closes on its own? A scheduled task is usually behind it. Match Last Run Time, filter Autoruns, or use Process Monitor.
Only Balanced Power Plan in Windows? Modern Standby Is Why
Only Balanced in Power Options? Modern Standby laptops hide the other plans. Use Power mode, add High performance with powercfg, and read powercfg /a first.
Windows Cannot Access wsl0 Put P9NP Back in the List
File Explorer says Windows cannot access the wsl$ path? The P9NP network provider fell out of the registry list. Check it, put it back, and stop what removes it.