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Is it safe to access files from Windows 7 partition on Ubuntu partition (all on same HDD)

rated 0 times [ 1] [ 0] / answers: 1 / hits: 489 / 1 Year ago, tue, january 10, 2023, 7:51:48

I just installed Ubuntu 14.04.2 LTS alongside my W7 drive so they're on separate partitions (I let it do the paritioning automatically from the disc). On the launcher in Ubuntu it created a shortcut to browse my Windows 7 stuff. I'm able to view Program Files, Users folders (Desktop, Documents, etc). Just wondering is it safe (I'm assuming they're formatted differently so don't want problems) to access all these files from Ubuntu?

On another note, where can I access Ubuntu folders from Windows 7? When I launched my W7 boot, it just showed my C drive and not the Ubuntu partition.

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answered 1 Year ago ciousuntru · Accepted Answer

Yes it is safe unless Windows is not in hibernated state, Ubuntu supports all major formats including windows native format, NTFS and FAT.
Although Ubuntu by default uses ext filesystem like ext4 ext3 or ext2.

You cannot browse Ubuntu files directly from Windows unless you use some third party software like Paragon since Windows doesn't support ext formats.