microsoft / microsoft/vscode-remote-release

Cannot reconnect. Please reload the window

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Description

Constant "Cannot reconnect. Please reload the window".

I have 0 extensions installed.

Except the WSL Extension obviously.

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  • VSCode Version: 1.26.0
  • Local OS Version: Windows 10.0.19045 Build 19045
  • Remote OS Version: Ubuntu 24.04
  • Remote Extension/Connection Type: Dev Containers/WSL/Remote - Tunnels/VS Code Server

Steps to Reproduce:

  1. Open VSCode
  2. Wait for a couple of minutes

Does this issue occur when you try this locally?: No
Does this issue occur when you try this locally and all extensions are disabled?: Yes

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