Edit /etc/wsl.conf in the WSL2: Add these lines (i.e. changing hostname to “PC”). generateHosts = false to disable WSL to auto generate /etc/hosts. Edit /etc/hosts to match with the configured hostname. Close all WSL terminals, and open a Command Prompt (not WSL terminal). Note: shutdown nor reboot won’t work on WSL: Open a WSL terminal, […]
Install Windows Terminal on Microsoft Store Multiple tabs are supported in Windows Terminal, so it is recommend to install it from the Microsoft Store. Change Settings -> Startup -> Default terminal application to “Windows Terminal” instead of “Windows Console Host” Install WSL2 Skip to next if your environment is not on WSL2. Open a PowerShell […]
When WSL2 is uninstalled, the original data can easily be restored if WSL2 is installed again. This steps will uninstall WSL2 completely. Open command prompt, shutdown WSL, and unregister ubuntu. From the Settings, Apps > Installed apps, uninstall Ubuntu. Uncheck Virtual Machine Platform from Windows Features. From the Settings, System > System components > Windows […]