By default, you must run the Command Prompt as an Administrator to use mklink . 2. Creating Symlinks via PowerShell
New-Item -ItemType SymbolicLink -Path "<Link>" -Target "<Target>" windows make symlink
Furthermore, symbolic links serve as a vital tool for game preservation and management. Modern video games often span hundreds of gigabytes. Solid State Drives (SSDs) are fast but expensive and often small in capacity. A user can install a game on a massive, slower mechanical hard drive but use a symbolic link to place a "folder" on the faster SSD. The game launcher believes it is installed on the C: drive, reaping the speed benefits of the SSD, while the bulk of the data physically resides on the D: drive. This "shell game" allows users to bypass the limitations of their hardware without confusing the software. By default, you must run the Command Prompt