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To do this you need to switch the default user for WSL Ubuntu to root. WSL will not promot for a root password. Run WSL, update the user password and then reset the default user back to your username.
The command depend on the version of Ubuntu you have installed. Press the windows key and type “Ubuntu” and you should see the Unbuntu app listed which may include a version number. If so, add this to the end on the ubuntu command.
Step 1 - Update WSL Ubuntu Default User to Root
In a windows cmd shell.
> ubuntu config --default-user root
# Or for, for example, version 22.04:
> ubuntu2204 -- default-user root
Step 2 - Reset Password
Run WSL Ubuntu password command.
In a windows cmd shell.
> wsl passwd martin
Step 3 - Reset WSL Ubuntu Default User Back to Your Username
In a windows cmd shell.
> ubuntu config --default-user martin
# Or for, for example, version 22.04:
> ubuntu2204 -- default-user martin
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