# A Guide to Copying Files from WSL to Windows 11 or the other way

In this guide, we will unravel the intricacies of file transfers from WSL to the Windows 11 drive, providing you with a step-by-step roadmap to effortlessly copy your files across these two distinct environments.

## Steps

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

  
  
  
References:

[https://superuser.com/questions/1324069/how-to-copy-a-file-from-windows-subsystem-for-linux-to-windows-drive-c](https://superuser.com/questions/1324069/how-to-copy-a-file-from-windows-subsystem-for-linux-to-windows-drive-c)