: Redirect a folder that requires high-speed access (like a game or database) from a slow HDD to an SSD without reinstalling the software.
| Type | Command | Best For | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | mklink link.txt target.txt | Cross-drive file links. | | Symlink (Dir) | mklink /d link_folder target_folder | Moving apps/games to other drives. | | Hard Link | mklink /h link.txt target.txt | Mirroring files on the same drive (saves space). | | Junction | mklink /j link_folder target_folder | Redirecting local system folders. | mklink command
Use dir or PowerShell's Get-ChildItem :
Understanding the difference between these is crucial for using mklink effectively. : Redirect a folder that requires high-speed access
You have a script in C:\Scripts that generates a log, but you want that log to appear instantly in your Dropbox folder C:\Dropbox without copying it. | | Hard Link | mklink /h link