WSL data usage not reported in Windows 11
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Description
Is your feature request related to a problem:
I was just surprised when my laptop used 40GB of unaccounted cellular data over the course of two weeks and the only way I can explain this is by the display server on WSLg perhaps connecting via the cellular data with Windows.
Describe the solution you'd like:
WSL should have its entry in Network & Internet>Advanced network settings>Data usage. It should be transparent how much data WSL uses.
Describe alternatives you've considered:
It could be that Windows Update is using the cellular data but it won't be 40GB.
Additional context:
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Research direction
The issue names no source files, tests, or entry points. Start by investigating how WSLg traffic is accounted for in Windows 11 Data usage and whether WSL has an existing network accounting integration. Done means WSL has a transparent entry showing its data usage in Advanced network settings.
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Assessment
- Domain
- networking, operating-systems
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100