Create Symbolic Links Windows [extra Quality] Jun 2026

Get-Item "C:\Link\To\File.txt" | Select-Object LinkType, Target

New-Item -ItemType SymbolicLink -Path "C:\Link\To\File.txt" -Target "C:\Source\File.txt"

Introduced in Windows Vista, Symlinks are the most versatile linking method. create symbolic links windows

For directory symlinks, use -ItemType Junction .

To find broken links system-wide, PowerShell can be utilized: Get-Item "C:\Link\To\File

Open the Start menu, type , and select Run as Administrator . Use the following syntax: For a File : mklink "Path\To\Link" "Path\To\OriginalFile"

October 26, 2023 Author: [Your Name/AI Assistant] Category: System Administration / File Systems Get-Item "C:\Link\To\File.txt" | Select-Object LinkType

PowerShell offers a more modern, object-oriented approach using the New-Item cmdlet. This method is preferred in scripting environments and automation tasks.

# File symlink mklink "C:\Users\Me\Desktop\notes.txt" "D:\docs\notes.txt"