Ubuntu 18 not launching in WSL2

Question

I am just starting with WSL2, installed everything as per: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install-win10

Ran the Ubuntu 18.04 in my windows, everything looked good.

I tried to access the rootfs from LocalState, but found an ext4 VHD instead. I double clicked on it, and my Ubuntu, stopped working. Got an error like "This file is currently being used".

Figured it could be because VHD was mounted or something, restarted the system. Now I get the following error instead: A connection attempt failed because the connected party did not properly respond after a period of time, or established connection failed because connected host has failed to respond.

I have made the Hypervisor launch as automatic using: bcdedit /set hypervisorlaunchtype auto

I dont know why I am getting the error. Any workarounds ? Or should I reinstall Ubuntu or something ?

Answer 1

As @harrymc suggested in the comment I reset the Distro installation according to the instructions given here: https://winaero.com/reset-unregister-wsl-linux-distro-windows-10/

I had to go into Apps & Features find my installation (Ubuntu); click on it to reveal Advanced Options; And then click on Reset tab.

This has worked and I can use the installation again.