Symlink Manager

Create and manage symbolic links, directory junctions, and hard links with a guided interface and batch operations.

Link Types

Three types of filesystem links are supported:

  • Symbolic Link — a pointer to a file or directory that works across drives. Requires elevated privileges on older Windows versions.
  • Junction — a directory-only link that works on the same volume. Does not require elevation.
  • Hard Link — a second directory entry pointing to the same file data. Both entries are equal; deleting one does not affect the other. File-only, same volume.

Managing Links

Create new links with a guided interface that validates paths and permissions. View existing link targets for any file or folder. Batch-create links from a CSV or text file. The Symlink Manager also integrates with the Explorer context menu for quick link creation.

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