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openssh is incompatible with VSCode's Remote Development

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openssh is incompatible with VSCode's Remote Development

You cannot connect to a Windows server with OpenSSH installed using the Visual Studio Code Remote - SSH extension, but there is no problem using other client software. There is no problem connecting to the Windows Server 2019 built-in OpenSSH using the Visual Studio Code Remote - SSH extension.

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Environment data
windows server all
Version

v9.2.2.0p1-Beta

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the connection failure with Visual Studio Code Remote - SSH against the reported Windows Server environments and compare it with the Windows Server 2019 built-in OpenSSH case. The issue provides no error details or repository files, so done would require identifying the compatibility cause and documenting a verified fix or a precise reproduction.

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Tech stack
vscode
Domain
devtools, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
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