dir <LinkPath> Look for the [JUNCTION] line showing the target.
dir C:\Users\YourName\Desktop You’ll see: mklink /j example
1. What is mklink /J ? mklink is a Windows command-line tool used to create symbolic links, hard links, and directory junctions. dir <LinkPath> Look for the [JUNCTION] line showing
❌ (A → B → A) – this can confuse backup software and file search. 9. Quick Reference Card | Action | Command | |--------|---------| | Create junction | mklink /J "LinkFolder" "TargetFolder" | | Remove junction | rmdir "LinkFolder" | | List junctions | dir /a:J | | Show target | dir "LinkFolder" (look for [JUNCTION] ) | This guide covers everything you need to safely and effectively use mklink /J in Windows. mklink is a Windows command-line tool used to
❌ (USB, SD card) – if the drive is missing, any access to the junction will fail.