Cannot use GPU support in virtualized Windows 11 21H2 (22000.556)
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Description
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I am not able to use my Nvidia GPU inside WSL2 in a nested virtualization scenario (WSL2 is running inside a Windows 11 Virtual Machine). The GPU works fine on both the Host and the Virtual Machine (via GPU partitioning)
Describe the solution you'd like
I would like to be able to use the GPU inside WSL2
Describe alternatives you've considered
I can run WSL2 directly on the host I guess
Additional context
Host: Windows 11 Pro
Virtual Machine: Windows 11 Pro
GPU: Nvidia RTX 3090 with latest drivers (511.79)
Kernel: 5.10.60.1-microsoft-standard-WSL2 #1 SMP Wed Aug 25 23:20:18 UTC 2021 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux
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Research direction
The issue names no repository files, tests, or entry points. Start by investigating how WSL2 exposes GPU support and how nested virtualization is handled in the stated Windows 11 and GPU-partitioning setup. Done would mean documented or implemented Nvidia GPU access from WSL2 in that scenario, with a reproducible validation path.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- linux
- Domain
- operating-systems
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100