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Or set \"remote.WSL.fileWatcher.polling\": true\n3. Optionally raise remote.WSL.fileWatcher.pollingInterval and add files.watcherExclude\nExpected: Renames succeed.\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"28c2da37-5803-4264-8746-0f5ce3a3a7db","proposed_action":"Recommended action: Convert the distro to WSL 2, or set remote.WSL.fileWatcher.polling=true (tune remote.WSL.fileWatcher.pollingInterval and files.watcherExclude for large repos).\n\nOption: Use polling watcher or move to WSL 2 [evidence: official_recommended_action]\nApplies when: WSL 1 distros\nSteps:\n1. wsl --set-version <distro> 2 (preferred)\n2. Or set \"remote.WSL.fileWatcher.polling\": true\n3. 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