Windows lets you access your Linux (WSL) files from a special path in File Explorer.

Windows 10 is getting improved integration between the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) and File Explorer that allows you to directly access the folders of installed Linux distributions.

You can access Windows Subsystem for Linux files using Explorer on Windows 11/10. Open Explorer from WSL Terminal or launch the root from Explorer.

Windows 10 includes an optional feature called Windows Subsystem for Linux that lets you use a terminal window to run Linux utilities and access a Linux file system. But up until recently WSL was ...

If you have WSL enabled, then the Tux will appear in File Explorer, and Microsoft is now seeking feedback on the integration before it’s finalized as part of a future Windows 10 update.

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

The WSL filesystem Windows Explorer support has been added by including a 9P server that comes with built-in protocols that support Linux metadata and permissions in the WSL init daemon.

While this is still considered WSL version 2, there are many improvements to the experience, including a new faster installation process, support for Linux graphical applications, File Explorer ...

The Windows 10 April 2019 Update boasts many improvements, not least of which is Windows Subsystem for Linux's new ability to let you access Linux files safely from Windows.

Linux distros installed with WSL will have their own file system, but thanks to Microsoft's extremely clever engineers you can interact with those in the File Explorer as well.

Tom installs and uses Edge DX to monitor his WSL Linux instance and explains how to access files from and to Windows systems.