Windows Applications' Save As Dialogs don't Show the \Linux\ Folder
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Description
### Version
Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.22621.674]
### WSL Version
- [X] WSL 2
- [ ] WSL 1
### Kernel Version
5.10.102.1
### Distro Version
Ubuntu 22.04
### Other Software
Visual Studio Code 1.72.2 with WSL extension
Notepad 11.2208.25.0
### Repro Steps
- ` ctrl-n` to create a new file in VS Code/Notepad
- Add content to new file
- `ctrl-s` to save new file
### Expected Behavior
- Application's save dialog should show the `\Linux\Ubuntu-22.04` (`\\wsl.localhost\Ubuntu-22.04`) folder in the same way as Windows File Explorer does

### Actual Behavior
- Application's save dialog _doesn't_ show the `\Linux\Ubuntu-22.04` (`\\wsl.localhost\Ubuntu-22.04`) folder

### Diagnostic Logs
_No response_
Contributor guide
Research direction
No repository file or test is named. Start by reproducing the Save As behavior in Visual Studio Code and Notepad on WSL 2 with Ubuntu 22.04, comparing their dialogs with Windows File Explorer; done means the \\wsl.localhost\\Ubuntu-22.04 folder is visible in those dialogs.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- ubuntu, vscode
- Domain
- desktop, operating-systems
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 32/100