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| Feature | Symbolic Link | Shortcut (.lnk) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | File system | Shell/GUI | | Used by | All apps & command line | Windows Explorer (double-click) | | Can be relative | Yes | Yes (but less common) | | Requires admin | Usually | No | | Looks like | A file/folder with a small arrow overlay | A file with a shortcut arrow |
The most versatile type. It can point to files or folders anywhere, including remote network shares. symlinks windows
Creating and managing symbolic links (symlinks) on Windows has evolved significantly. Modern versions of Windows (10/11) and Windows Server make this much easier than in the past, but there are still nuances regarding permissions and junction points. | Feature | Symbolic Link | Shortcut (
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