Windows Symlink Folder ((link))

You need or PowerShell with administrator privileges. There is no native "right-click → create symlink" GUI in Windows Explorer.

mklink /D "C:\Work\ProjectX" "D:\CloudSync\ProjectX" windows symlink folder

Windows offers three ways to create folder links. They are not the same: You need or PowerShell with administrator privileges

John was amazed. He tested the symlink by opening up the project folder from his laptop and verifying that it was indeed linked to the original folder. windows symlink folder

Use symlinks for maximum flexibility. Use junctions if you need compatibility with older Windows versions (pre-Vista) or certain backup tools.