In spite of the huge differences between Linux and Windows, sharing files between the systems is surprisingly easy. Here’s a look at two very different ways to make this happen.

Microsoft also says it's investigating user reports of the latest Windows 10 2004 security patch breaking WSL 2.

Unfortunately, Windows did not have support for these Linux file systems—until now. Paragon Software now sells Linux File Systems for Windows (see figure) for under $20/system.

Linux-Windows dual boot systems don't have an easy way to access Linux files while booted into Windows. Some tools exist, but they don't offer perfect solutions.

The way the Linux file system is laid out makes perfect sense. I've been using Linux for so many years that I can't imagine another file system making more sense. When I consider how the Windows ...

The LTOOLS under Windows provide a functionality similar to the MTOOLS under Linux: They let you access your files on the “hostile” file system.

Events like data corruption or damaged Linux environment can occur when you try to create Linux files using Windows tool. So what should you do?

Linux Reader can also search through Linux images and mount images for browsing, and runs as a stand-alone application—for a driver-based reading tool, check out Ext2 Installable File System.

Thinkstock Samba Another option for moving files between Unix and Windows systems it to make a drive or folder available by “sharing” it. Both Unix and Windows have commands for this. To share ...

Always install Linux after Windows If you do want to dual-boot, the most important time-honored piece of advice is to install Linux on your system after Windows is already installed.