I am using WSL and I am not able to find any method for increasing the memory it is utilizing currently. I have a machine running with 16gigs of memory but wsl uses only 8gigs i want it to use more shall i upgrade the physical ram or it can be updated in the system as I wish to raise it to use 12gigs
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I am using WSL and I am not able to find any method for increasing the memory it is utilizing currently. I have a machine running with 16gigs of memory but wsl uses only 8gigs i want it to use more shall i upgrade the physical ram or it can be updated in the system as I wish to raise it to use 12gigs
**Describe the solution you'd like**
If i can be assisted to increase the ram my wsl is utilizing
**Describe alternatives you've considered**
tried an online available solution using .wslconfig file but didnt work
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The issue only identifies WSL, an attempted .wslconfig change, and a screenshot; start by reproducing the reported 8 GB limit and reviewing the relevant .wslconfig behavior. A useful outcome would require a confirmed configuration path or a clearly scoped product change, but the report names no files or tests.
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- operating-systems
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
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- Needs clarification
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