WSL: Losing Setup - Device Rebooted: Troubleshooting Guide
Have you ever set up your WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) environment, installed CUDA Docker device, and then came back the next day only to find that you can't seem to locate any of the changes you made? Don't worry, you're not alone. In this troubleshooting guide, we will explore some common issues and solutions related to losing your setup after a device reboot.
1. Check if WSL is Running
The first thing you should do is check if WSL is running. To do this, open a command prompt and type:
wsl --list --verboseThis will show you a list of all the WSL distributions installed on your system, along with their current state. If you don't see your distribution listed, it may not be running. To start it, type:
wslThis should launch your WSL distribution. If it still doesn't work, try restarting your device and then launching WSL again.
2. Check if CUDA Docker is Running
Next, you should check if CUDA Docker is running. To do this, open a terminal and type:
nvidia-smiThis should display a list of all the NVIDIA GPUs on your system, along with any processes that are currently using them. If you don't see any CUDA Docker processes listed, it may not be running. To start it, type:
docker run --gpus all -it --rm nvidia/cuda:11.0-baseThis will launch a new CUDA Docker container with access to all of your GPUs. If you still can't seem to get CUDA Docker running, try reinstalling it.
3. Check if Your Changes are Persistent
One common issue with WSL is that changes made within a distribution may not be persistent after a reboot. This means that any changes you make will be lost when you restart your device. To check if your changes are persistent, try making a small change (such as creating a new file) and then restarting your device. If the change is still there after the reboot, then you're good to go. If not, you may need to configure your WSL distribution to use a persistent storage location.
4. Check if Your Docker Images are Persistent
Similarly, changes made within a Docker container may not be persistent after a reboot. To check if your Docker images are persistent, try creating a new container from an image and then restarting your device. If the container is still there after the reboot, then you're good to go. If not, you may need to configure your Docker daemon to use a persistent storage location.
5. Check if Your Devices are Up-to-Date
Finally, make sure that your devices are up-to-date. This includes your operating system, WSL, CUDA Docker, and any other software you may be using. Updating to the latest version can often resolve issues related to losing your setup after a device reboot.
- Check if WSL is running
- Check if CUDA Docker is running
- Check if your changes are persistent
- Check if your Docker images are persistent
- Check if your devices are up-to-date