retarded question but is there a way transport windowns files to linux files? thats the only reason im still using windowns (im too lazy to download everything again)

Linux can access NTFS drives, so yes. If you for example have C:\ with Windows and D:\ with loli porn you can put Arch in C:\ Drive and access the data stored in D:\.
Also, you could have asked this to any fucking AI chatbot

I genuinely can't tell what you're asking.
>How to mount ntfs on linux?
>How to run windows software on linux?
>How to convert file formats for files that need windows software to run?
It could be any of these things, or none of them. The mystery is compelling and will make for a long and interesting thread.
Good luck!

>>105789417 (OP)
Yes! You can easily transfer your files from Windows to Linux without having to re-download everything. Here are a few methods you can use:

### **1. Using a USB Drive or External Hard Drive**
- Copy your files from Windows to a USB drive or external HDD.
- Plug it into your Linux machine and copy the files over.
- Most Linux distributions (like Ubuntu) automatically detect NTFS (Windows) drives.

### **2. Over a Local Network (Samba/Shared Folders)**
- **On Windows**: Share a folder containing your files.
- Right-click the folder **Properties** **Sharing** tab **Share...** (give permissions).
- **On Linux**: Access the shared folder via:
- **Files (Nautilus/Thunar/Dolphin)** **Network** **Windows Network** Find your Windows PC.
- Or use the terminal:
```bash
smb://[Windows_IP]/[Shared_Folder]
```
- You may need to install `cifs-utils` or `samba` on Linux for better compatibility.

### **3. Using Cloud Storage (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.)**
- Upload files from Windows to a cloud service.
- Install the same service on Linux (e.g., Dropbox has a Linux client) or use the web interface.

### **4. Directly Copying from the Windows Partition (Dual Boot)**
- If you have a **dual-boot setup**, Linux can read Windows (NTFS) partitions.
- Open your file manager (e.g., Nautilus in Ubuntu) and look for the Windows drive (usually labeled).
- Copy files directly to your Linux home folder.

### **5. Using SSH (Advanced but Fast)**
- **On Linux**, enable SSH:
```bash
sudo apt install openssh-server # For Debian/Ubuntu
sudo systemctl start sshd
```
- **On Windows**, use **WinSCP** or **FileZilla** to connect to your Linux machine via SSH and transfer files.

### **6. Using Syncthing (Automatic Sync)**
- Install [Syncthing](https://syncthing.net/) on both Windows and Linux.
- It syncs files automatically between devices on the same network.

>>105789417 (OP)
I installed linux on a new drive and I mount my windows drive within linux to access my old files. Probably wanna migrate away from that eventually but it does the job for now. If ntfs2btrfs was more reliable I'd use that