Windows uses the mklink command-line utility to manage links. Note that unless is enabled, you generally need Administrative privileges to create symlinks. Method A: Command Prompt (Recommended)
Master Guide to Symbolic Links (Symlinks) in Windows Symbolic links (symlinks) are essentially "shortcuts on steroids." While a standard Windows shortcut ( .lnk file) simply points to a file, a symlink acts as a transparent redirect at the file system level. This allows applications to interact with a linked file or folder as if it were physically located at the path of the link. 1. Types of Links in Windows symlinks windows