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What does soft links mean?


Soft links are simple shortcuts to files or folders, similar to hard links , but are simpler, but cannot be edited like shortcuts! 



Contents:

1.) ... create example symbolic link!
2.) ... Symbolic link in the file manager!
3.) ... Symbolic link in the command prompt!
4.) ... Related tips for soft links and Co.!




1.) Create example symbolic link!

Here is a simple command to create a soft link!

Example:

C:\Windows\system32> mklink /dx:\OnD D:\ProgramXYZ
Symbolic link created for x:\OnD <<===>> D:\ProgramXYZ

C:\Windows\system32>



2.) Symbolic link in the file manager!

In File Manager they show up as a folder, but if you right click and go to properties you'll see it's a shortcut! You cannot edit them like a standard Windows shortcut! 

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(Image-1) The soft links are like shortcuts!
The soft links are like shortcuts!

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3.) Symbolic link in command prompt!


In the prompt, these appear as <SYMLINKD>   with the reference to the actual location

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(Image-2) What does soft links mean?
What does soft links mean?

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4.) Related tips for soft links and Co.!


See also:
►► What does hard links mean?
►► Create hard links and soft links under Windows via command prompt!
►► What is the difference between volume, drive and partition?
►► What is a hard disk volume?





FAQ 289: Updated on: 19 July 2022 09:16 Windows
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