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  1. Brink Win User

    Reset Password in Windows Subsystem for Linux Distro in Windows 10


    How to: Reset Password in Windows Subsystem for Linux Distro in Windows 10

    How to Reset User Password in Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Distro in Windows 10


    The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a new Windows 10 feature that enables you to run native Linux command-line tools directly on Windows, alongside your traditional Windows desktop and modern store apps.

    When you have export and import WSL distros.

    The first time a newly installed WSL distro installation to complete.

    Once installation is complete, you will be prompted to create a new user account (and its password).

    Creating your Linux user is the first step in setting up a new Linux distribution on WSL. The first user account you create is automatically configured with a few special attributes:
    1. It is your default user -- it signs-in automatically on launch.
    2. It is Linux administrator (a member of the sudo group) by default.
    Each Linux distribution running on the Windows Subsystem for Linux has its own Linux user accounts and passwords. You will have to configure a Linux user account any time you add a distribution, reinstall, or reset. Linux user accounts are not only independent per distribution, they are also independent from your Windows 10 user account.

    When you open a new distro instance, you won't be prompted for your password, but if you elevate a process using sudo, you will need to enter your password, so make sure you choose a password you can easily remember.

    If you have access to your Linux user account and know your current password, you can change the password using Linux password reset tools of that distribution -- most likely passwd.

    If that's not an option, depending on the distribution, you may be able to reset your password by resetting the default user.

    WSL offers a default user tag to identify which user account automatically logs in when you start a WSL. Since many distributions include commands to set the default user to root and also a root user with no password set, changing the default user to root is a handy tool for things like password reset.

    See also:
    This tutorial will show you how to reset the password of a user in a Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) distro in Windows 10.



    Here's How:

    1. Open a PowerShell.

    2. Copy and paste the command below into the command prompt or PowerShell for the .exe file of the WSL distro name (ex: "Ubuntu") you want to reset the password of a user (ex: "brink") for, and press Enter. (see screenshot below)

    *note This command will change the default user to root for the WSL distro (ex: "Ubuntu").
    (Ubuntu)
    *Arrow ubuntu config --default-user root

    OR

    (openSUSE Leap 42)
    *Arrow openSUSE-42 config --default-user root

    OR

    (SUSE Linux)
    *Arrow SLES-12 config --default-user root

    OR

    (Debian)
    *Arrow debian config --default-user root

    OR

    (Kali Linux)
    *Arrow kali config --default-user root
    3. Copy and paste the command below into the command prompt or PowerShell to run .exe file of the same WSL distro (ex: "Ubuntu") above, and press Enter.
    (Ubuntu)
    *Arrow ubuntu

    OR

    (openSUSE Leap 42)
    *Arrow openSUSE-42

    OR

    (SUSE Linux)
    *Arrow SLES-12

    OR

    (Debian)
    *Arrow debian

    OR

    (Kali Linux)
    *Arrow kali
    4. Type the command below into the command prompt or PowerShell, and press Enter to change the password of the user (ex: "brink").
    *Arrow passwd <username>

    *note Substitute <username> with the actual UNIX username (ex: "brink") you want to reset the password of for this WSL distro.

    For example: passwd brink

    5. When prompted:
    • Enter new UNIX password for this username.
    • Retype new UNIX password to confirm.
    6. Type exit into the command prompt or PowerShell, and press Enter to logout of this WSL distro.

    7. Type the command below into the command prompt or PowerShell for this WSL distro name (ex: "Ubuntu") and user name (ex: "brink") you want to be the default user, and press Enter. (see screenshot below)
    (Ubuntu)
    *Arrow ubuntu config --default-user <username>

    OR

    (openSUSE Leap 42)
    *Arrow openSUSE-42 config --default-user <username>

    OR

    (SUSE Linux)
    *Arrow SLES-12 config --default-user <username>

    OR

    (Debian)
    *Arrow debian config --default-user <username>

    OR

    (Kali Linux)
    *Arrow kali config --default-user <username>

    *note Substitute <username> in the command above with the actual UNIX default user for this WSL distro.

    For example: ubuntu config --default-user brink

    8. When finished, you can close the command prompt or PowerShell if you like.


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    That's it,
    Shawn


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    :)
     
    Brink, Jun 1, 2018
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  2. 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:


    We'll be waiting for your response.
     
    Devlin Sco, Oct 27, 2019
    #2
  3. Amit_Sun Win User
    Error 0x80070003 Windows Subsystem for Linux

    Hi,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    This issue could occur when distros are not stored on your system driver or if your system is in lower build and also if Windows Subsystem for Linux is not enabled, you can follow the instruction from the article
    Windows Subsystem for Linux Installation Guide for Windows 10
    and check if this helps you.

    You can also Manually download Windows Subsystem for Linux distro packages
    and install it.

    If you need any further assistance, I suggest you to post your query on
    TechNet
    forums where you will find support engineers who are well equipped with the knowledge and help you fix the issue.

    Hope it helps,

    Amit Sunar

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Amit_Sun, Oct 27, 2019
    #3
  4. Brink Win User

    Reset Password in Windows Subsystem for Linux Distro in Windows 10

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    Sideloading Custom Linux Distro to Windows 10 Subsystem for Linux


    Source: Open Sourcing a WSL Sample for Linux Distribution Maintainers and Sideloading Custom Linux Distributions Windows Command Line Tools For Developers
     
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    #5
  6. WINDOWS SUBSYSTEM FOR LINUX

    please help,

    how to clean remove windows subsystem for linux, i have already installed kali linux distro, and have many apps installed on it, which mean also already opening the port on laptop, now i want unistalled them all, included the apps. if i using "lxrun
    /uninstall" did also remove the apps on my linux and closed the port tho?

    need more infomation please.
     
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