Windows supports several types of file system "pointers," each with distinct behaviors.
| Mistake | Result | |---------|--------| | mklink link.txt target.txt but target doesn’t exist | Creates broken symlink (no error). | | Using /D for a file target | Creates broken directory symlink. | | Forgetting admin + no dev mode | “You do not have sufficient privilege.” | | Trying hard link across drives | Access denied. | windows make symlink
New-Item -ItemType SymbolicLink -Path "C:\LinkPath" -Target "C:\TargetPath" Key Considerations Creating a symbolic link in windows (Example) - Treehouse Windows supports several types of file system "pointers,"
Windows supports several types of file system "pointers," each with distinct behaviors.
| Mistake | Result | |---------|--------| | mklink link.txt target.txt but target doesn’t exist | Creates broken symlink (no error). | | Using /D for a file target | Creates broken directory symlink. | | Forgetting admin + no dev mode | “You do not have sufficient privilege.” | | Trying hard link across drives | Access denied. |
New-Item -ItemType SymbolicLink -Path "C:\LinkPath" -Target "C:\TargetPath" Key Considerations Creating a symbolic link in windows (Example) - Treehouse