Access Windows Files From within a Ubuntu (Wubi) Install

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So maybe you have just installed Ubuntu through the Wubi installation or have been using Ubuntu through Wubi for a while, but you find yourself trying to get access to your Window's documents/music/videos/etcetera from Ubuntu and your not sure where to look. Well, the solution is pretty simple but not very intuitive for most users. Follow these instructions to get access to the files contained within your Windows installation:

Assuming your using Ubuntu 10.xx, go to the top left: Places >> Computer >> File System (Icon) >> Host (Folder)

You should now be looking at folders that exist under your C:// drive (Or other depending on where you installed Ubuntu via Wubi) in windows (Program Files, Users, Windows, etcetera). Unless your familiar with the folder structure under windows, the following are some common locations that are accessed under windows and how to get to them from the Host folder:

Desktop: Users >> (Your Username) >> Desktop

My Documents: Users >> (Your Username) >> Documents

Program Files: Program Files or Program Files(x86) under your Host folder

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Last Updated on Monday, 27 September 2010 08:20

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