How Access Windows Share from Linux?
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Can I access Windows files from Linux?

Because of the nature of Linux, when you boot into the Linux half of a dual-boot system, you can access your data (files and folders) on the Windows side, without rebooting into Windows. And you can even edit those Windows files and save them back to the Windows half.

How do I connect to a Windows share from Ubuntu?

Ubuntu has smb installed by default, you can use smb to access the Windows shares.

  1. File Browser. Open “Computer – File Browser”, Click on “Go” –> “Location…”
  2. SMB command. Type smb://server/share-folder. For example smb://10.0.0.6/movies.
  3. Done. You should be able to access the Windows share now. Tags : ubuntu windows.
Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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