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Bug: .git folder not recognized under WSL

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Dominant language
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Description

### Description

Files integration with Git should be able to recognize .git folders and GitHub remotes inside WSL too.

### Steps To Reproduce

1. Open Git/GitHub folder under WSL
2. The git button doesn't show up

### Files Version

4.1.3.0

### Windows Version

10.0.26200.8655

### User ID

3890ea88-ef1b-4359-b50d-ac92851327fe

### Log File

[debug.log](https://github.com/user-attachments/files/29182971/debug.log)

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Research direction

No source files or tests are named. Start by reproducing the missing Git button for a Git/GitHub folder under WSL and inspect the linked debug.log alongside the repository's Git integration entry points. Done means .git folders and GitHub remotes under WSL are recognized and the Git button appears.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
csharp, git
Domain
devtools, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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