Cannot connect to WSL, usermod error

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The persistent usermod error indicates a deeper issue with the WSL distribution. Based on a similar case in the Toradex community, there’s a specific workaround that has been successful (1).

Workaround Solution

Try this automated password setup method that bypasses the usermod issue (1):

Step 1: Create Password File

Create a folder with the name .torizon at (1):

C:\Users\Public

Step 2: Create Password Configuration

Create a file called password.txt at (1):

C:\Users\Public\.torizon

Step 3: Add User Credentials

Into the file add the following content (1):

newUser:newPassword

You can set your preferred name and password for your new distro login (1).

Step 4: Restart Extension Process

  1. Close VS Code completely (if not closed yet) (1)
  2. Start the extension installation process again (1)

This is a mechanism that exists to automate tests and should bypass the usermod permission issue (1).

Important Note

Remember to remove the password.txt file as soon as the distro configures the new user (1).

Alternative: Complete WSL Reset

If the above workaround doesn’t resolve the issue, you may need to completely reset your WSL distribution and reinstall following the official setup guide (2). The setup process includes installing WSL 2, Docker Engine, and configuring the Torizon IDE Extension properly (2).

The usermod error suggests the WSL distribution’s user management system is corrupted, which is why the automated password setup method can help bypass this specific issue.

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