How to copy a file from Windows Subsystem for Linux to Windows drive C?

Solution 1:

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!

Solution 2:

Maybe this will work for you:

1. Copy the file you want to share
2. Open ubuntu bash
3. Type explorer.exe . in ubuntu bash
4. Paste the files