In a previous article, we reviewed the methods you can use to start a WSL Linux Distro in Windows 10, including the classic shortcuts in the Start menu, and ending the wsl.exe console tool. In this article, we will see how to run a distro as a specific user without setting that account as your default WSL user.
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Change User Password in WSL Linux Distro in Windows 10
If you need to change your user account in a WSL Linux distro, it can be a bit tricky when you are not familiar with Linux console tools. We will see how to change the password without resetting the distro.
Reset and Unregister WSL Linux Distro in Windows 10
In Windows 10, you can unregister a WSL Linux distro to reset it to defaults. After resetting, the next time you start it, Windows will install a clean non-configured copy of the distro, so you set it up from scratch, create a new user and set its password, and install some apps you need.
Reset Password for WSL Linux Distro in Windows 10
If you forgot the password for your user account in a WSL Linux distro, and are unable to log in to its console, then this article will definitely be useful for you. We will see how to reset the account password in WSL Linux without using third party tools.
All Ways to Run WSL Linux Distro in Windows 10
There are different ways to run a Linux distro installed in Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) in Windows 10. In this article, we will review them.
You Can Create and Rename Files That Start with Dot in Windows 10
As you may already know, Microsoft recently released Build 18342 of Windows 10. This build is a pre-release version of the next Windows 10 version, currently known as version 1903, April 2019 Update, or 19H1. It adds the ability to create and rename a file those name starts with a dot.
Set Default WSL Linux Distro in Windows 10
A default WSL Linux distro is a distro that runs when you issue the "wsl" command without parameters. Also, it opens from the "Open Linux here" context menu command. Today, we will see how to change this distro.
Find Running WSL Linux Distros in Windows 10
Even if you leave your WSL Linux session, it remains active. This allows you to quickly return where you left off (requires a terminal multiplexer like screen or tmux), or run a daemon/server. Here's how to find WSL Linux distros you have running in the background.
Terminate Running WSL Linux Distro in Windows 10
Even if you leave your WSL Linux session, it remains active. This allows you to quickly return where you left off (requires a terminal multiplexer like screen or tmux), or run a daemon/server. Here's how to terminate a running WSL Linux distro if you really need it.
Remove Linux from Navigation Pane in Windows 10
Windows 10 version 1903 "April 2019 Update" comes with a number of interesting changes and improvements made to the WSL feature. These include additional distros in the Store, the ability to browse WSL files from File Exporer, and more. A new item, Linux, appears in File Explorer to provide faster access to Linux file system. If you are interested in removing it, here's how it can be done.
