The new feature allows users to access Linux files using File Explorer on a dual-boot system running Windows 11 and a Linux distro on a different drive. In this guide, you will learn the steps to mount and unmount drives using the Windows Subsystem for Linux.
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Mount Linux file system on Windows 11
To mount a Linux file system using WSL, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the drive with Linux files will mount, and it’ll be visible from Windows 11.
In the command, make sure to replace DISKPATH for the drive path with the Linux distribution you want to mount. For example, wsl –mount \.\PHYSICALDRIVE2. If you’re going to mount a specific partition, you’ll need to use the –partition option with the partition number. For example, wsl –mount \.\PHYSICALDRIVE2 –partition 1.
Mount any Linux file system on Windows 11
The previous steps only attempt to mount a physical drive as ext4. If you want to specify another file system, you will need to use a different command with the Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL2). To mount a specific Linux file system on Windows 11, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the drive with Linux files will mount, and it will be accessible using File Explorer. In the command, make sure to replace DISKPATH and FILESYSTEM for the path of the Linux drive and file system you want to mount. For example, to mount a disk as fat, use this command: wsl –mount DISKPATH -t vfat.
Access Linux file system on Windows 11
To access files from a Linux file system on Windows 11, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, you should be able to browse the Linux files from a natively unsupported file system on Windows 11. In addition to using File Explorer, you can access file systems like “ext4” from the WSL2 console using command lines once the drive is mounted.
Unmount Linux file system on Windows 11
To unmount the Linux file system on Windows 11, use these steps After you complete the steps, the drive with the Linux file system will unmount and detach from Windows 11.
In the command, make sure to replace DISKPATH for the Device ID of the drive you want to unmount. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
