Windows 11 Symlink [better] May 2026

mklink /D "C:\LinkFolder" "D:\RealTargetFolder" /D = directory symlink /J = directory junction (more compatible) /H = hard link (file only)

Pro: Works on Windows 10 too.

A symbolic link (symlink) lets you redirect a folder/file to another location—without duplicating data. Perfect for cloud storage sync, game mods, or moving apps off your system drive. windows 11 symlink

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rmdir "link" (don't use del on dir symlinks)

#Windows11 #Symlink #Productivity Windows 11 symlinks = fake folders that point to real ones. and WSL projects.

Great for OneDrive, Google Drive, game mods, and WSL projects.