How can I recover my Windows 11 data after switching to Pop! OS?

Try running the **lsblk** command in the terminal, which will show you a list of drives connected to your system, including your SSDs. From there, you can use the file manager to access your backup and copy files as needed. Just be careful not to delete anything important!

If your backup data is encrypted, you'll definitely need Windows to decrypt it. Otherwise, you should be fine mounting the filesystem in Linux. If you're looking to keep both OS, consider setting up a dual-boot system.

Most Windows backup programs store data in a proprietary format, meaning you'll need Windows to access it. If you didn’t make a recovery disk, perhaps you could use a friend's Windows machine to run your backup software and create one to recover your data.

Just a heads up about backups: the best practice is to keep your backup drive unplugged and stored offsite to avoid any mishaps. It’s too easy to accidentally format both the main drive and the connected backup drive!

It sounds like you're having trouble because Windows apps don't work on Linux. If your data is really important, you might want to consider going back to Windows to see if everything is alright first. Just keep in mind that you'll have to install your Windows apps manually on Linux since not all of them will run the same way on Pop! OS.