How to access Linux files in Windows (explorer)

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I always have a need to edit and play with WSL Linux based files in my Windows apps, like editing them in Notepad++.

Simple trick — use WSL and go into directory you need to open in Windows Explorer.

cd /home/dimko/.pulumi/test

Then, once you are in the directory, just hit

explorer.exe .

It will open up the explorer for you in that specific directory!

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Dmytro Zhluktenko
Dmytro Zhluktenko

Written by Dmytro Zhluktenko

Ukraine, Lviv. Young & mad. IT, .NET, F#, C#, Azure, software developer. Leading @lvivdotnet. Traveling, seeing things, living life.

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