Sharing Files Between Ubuntu and Windows. Need to transfer files between Linux and Windows using a bootable USB drive? By default, Ubuntu's casper script mounts the USB drive as read-only for non-root users. This restriction prevents saving files to the USB when running Ubuntu live from a flash drive. However, with a simple file sharing tweak, you can enable full read/write access, allowing seamless file sharing across both systems.
Accessing Linux Files from Windows (Linux to Windows File Sharing): How do I read Linux files from Windows or access files from Linux on Windows? This comprehensive guide explains multiple proven methods for accessing Linux filesystems from Windows, including both legacy direct filesystem tools and modern Windows native solutions. Whether you are dual booting, using a Linux formatted USB drive, recovering data, or sharing files across systems, this article shows how to safely and effectively access Linux Ext2, Ext3, and Ext4 partitions on Windows.