Include usb-storage drivers in WSL2 Kernel
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Description
**Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**
It is currently not possible to mount USB storage devices passed through using usbip because the kernel lacks the necessary drivers.
**Describe the solution you'd like**
I would like the usb storage drivers to be included in the WSL kernel.
**Describe alternatives you've considered**
It is possible to custom compile my own kernel to do this, but this is not sustainable and not easy for less technical users.
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Research direction
The issue does not name files or tests. Start by locating the WSL kernel configuration and the USB/IP-related kernel options, then identify the missing USB-storage drivers. Done means the required drivers are enabled in the shipped WSL2 kernel and USB storage passed through with usbip can be mounted.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- linux
- Domain
- operating-systems
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100