windows-subsystem-for-linux
I successfully mounted a network drive in the Windows Subsystem for Linux (Ubuntu).
sudo mkdir /mnt/t
sudo mount -t drvfs T: /mnt/t
After exiting bash, and coming back, I still see the /mnt/t directory, but it is empty. How do I un-mount this drive?
I have tried sudo umount /mnt/t but it says this each time:
umount: /mnt/t/: not mounted
How do I un-mount it?
If your OS has been upgraded to the Fall Creators Update, you should be able to issue the command wslconfig.
You could of course try uninstalling first by using the command lxrun /uninstall /full.
If its still there, you can try unregistering the distro:
First you need to know which distro is installed by using
wslconfig /l
From the list choose the distro (e.g. Ubuntu) you want to uninstall and type the command
wslconfig /u Ubuntu
Does seem like an older issue, but might prove useful for others: I find the easiest way to achieve file copies from WSL to windows without having to struggle with permissions is as follows:
1) Open "File explorer"
2) Connect to your running WSL instance just like you would connect to a network drive:
--> Enter \\wsl$\< WSL_Distro > in the address bar
3) Browse your WSL folder structure ;)
From here you can copy your Linux files, and paste them on your windows folders. Do note that I do not recommend that you copy file from windows to WSL using this method.
If you want to copy to WSL, Best use the "/mnt/" method!
Best Answer
After exiting bash, and coming back, I still see the /mnt/t directory, but it is empty
If it is not mounted then run
sudo rmdir /mnt/t