Mklink /j Example =link= May 2026

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 &lt;LinkPath&gt; 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.