Create symlinks in Windows - how it works

If you want to create so-called symlinks in Windows, only a few clicks are required. We show you how to do this in this practical tip.

Create symlinks in Windows - how it works

1. Open the start menu and right click on "Command Prompt". Select "Run as administrator".
2. We use the following example: The folder "Chip" should be moved from "C: \" to "C: \ Practical tips".
3. Enter the command "mklink / JC: \ Chip C: \ Practical tips \ Chip" in the command prompt and confirm with [Enter].
4. In the "C: \" folder you will now find a symlink from the "Chip" folder that will lead you to the correct path.
5. To remove this link again, enter the command "rmdir“ C: \ Chip ".

In the next practical tip, read how you can clean up a wrong link.