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The video covers various aspects of interacting with Linux partitions in Windows, focusing on mounting ext4 drives. The speaker discusses identifying ext4 drives in Windows using tools like Partition Wizard or Disk Management, emphasizing the compatibility of Windows 11 and certain versions of Windows 10. They demonstrate mounting an ext4 drive in Linux using the command "sudo mount Dev sdb2 MNT" and mention the importance of rebooting if encountering issues. Additionally, the speaker explains how to partition in WSL, highlighting the significance of partition two for data storage and demonstrating successful mounting of the EXT partition for accessing files conveniently in Windows.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on how to interact with a Linux partition in Windows, primarily using ext4. The speaker reviews the requirements, mentioning that Windows 11 is preferred, while certain versions of Windows 10 also work. The process involves identifying ext4 drives using tools like Partition Wizard or Disk Management. The speaker mentions NTFS limitations and suggests using tools like Mini Tool Partition Free for easier identification of ext4 partitions. The speaker demonstrates identifying an ext4 drive, referencing a 232GB GPT disk labeled as disc 5, likely a 960 Evo 250. Differentiating between similar drives is discussed, looking at the number of partitions.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker demonstrates how to mount an ext4 drive in Linux. The speaker emphasizes using the command “sudo mount Dev sdb2 MNT” to create a mount point for the drive. They show how to access the mounted drive in Linux and mention limitations in accessing it through the Windows system. The importance of rebooting if encountering a “Target busy” message is highlighted. Finally, the speaker explains the option to choose a different path for mounting the drive or specify a specific partition.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses partitioning in WSL. They highlight the importance of partition two, which contains all the data. By specifying this partition before launching into WSL, they demonstrate how to successfully mount the EXT partition. The speaker further mentions that accessing the mounted partition through File Explorer reveals the Linux section on the left-hand side, providing direct access to the mount. This method allows users to copy files from the EXT partition, emphasizing the convenience of accessing ext4 in Windows.