VSCode w/ WSL Prevents folder from being moved/renamed despite all files being closed

[apham-sy]

• VSCode Version:1 .
• OS Version: Windows_NT x64 10.0.18363

Steps to Reproduce:

1. Open VSCode w/ WSL
2. Open a file in a subdirectory. E.g. /tmp/testfolder/file.py
3. Close that file tab (while keeping vscode still open)
4. Attempt to move that folder through windows explorer or vscode
5. You should get
   Error: EACCES: permission denied, rename '/tmp/testfolder' -> '/newlocation/testfolder/'
   If you attempt to move with windows you will get
   

It looks like vscode holds onto the lock (if this is correct) of the parent folder of a modified file despite it being closed in WSL. This is not a problem when not using Remote - WSL.

The problem occurs when you rename the folder as well.

Maybe related to microsoft/WSL#1529

Does this issue occur when all extensions are disabled?: Yes/No
Remote - WSL is required to open the remote window.

[isidorn]

Assigning first to @aeschli because it is WSL related, and Explorer is not doing anything special here

[aeschli]

Yes, this is a known WSL1 issue. See https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/remote/wsl#_i-see-eaccess-permission-denied-error-trying-to-rename-a-folder-in-the-open-workspace-in-wsl-1.