Windows 10: File permissions conflict in Windows Subsystem for Linux

I'm working on a project that runs only under Linux. My physical computer runs Windows and all of the tools I'm accustomed to use are Windows tools, so I've set up a Windows Subsystem for Linux WSL environment with Ubuntu 20.04 to run the project in. I edit files in Windows, using a Windows text editor, then run it in WSL.This works, except for one thing. Ubuntu considers my Ubuntu user account to be distinct from my Windows user account, so it doesn't have permission to use files I create in Windows. Every time I edit a file in Windows its Linux permissions are cleared, and I must set them

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Windows Subsystem Linux

Hello,

We would like to know more about the issue you're experiencing with using
Windows Subsystem for Linux. Kindly answer the following questions:

• Are you developing a program, an app, or a software for Linux?
• Is your Window 10 PC connected to a domain?
• Are you managing a Windows Server PC?
• What troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?
• Can you tell us the Version and OS build of your Windows 10 device? You can find this information by clicking the
  Start button, type About your PC, and then press
  Enter.

We need the following information in order to determine if we need to refer your concern to the
TechNet forums or the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) forums.

For now, we suggest reviewing these support articles to find out if there's an issue with the installation of
Windows Subsystem for Linux:

• Install the Windows Subsystem for Linux
• Troubleshooting Windows Subsystem for Linux

We'll be waiting for your response.

 

How to remove Linux Subsystem

Hi,

windows store apps are not listed in the legacy control panel menu.

You can uninstall them either from the start menu (Right click>uninstall) or go to Settings>Apps>Installed Apps.

If you want to uninstall the subsystem component itself, either you need to uninstall it through the start menu ("Windows Subsystem for Linux Preview") or disable it features (Search for: "Turn windows features on or off" then disable "Windows Subsystem for Linux").

Sincerely,

LightJack

 

Windows Subsystem for Linux

Hello,

Could you please provide me with the answers to the following questions regarding Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 + Kernel?

• When was the release date for version 5.10.60.1 of this application?
  
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• Is version 5.10.60.1 still supported (will receive updates, security or otherwise)?
  
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• Are there any plans to discontinue this application (End-of-Life)?
  
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If possible, please get back to me at the following email address: *** Email address is removed for privacy ***

Kind regards,