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Need correct syntax for using Symbolic Links to make one folder appear as if it is located within another folder
Can you please provide me with the exact syntax of the Symbolic Links command I would use that will allow the folder path "C:\Users\[UserName]\Googl e" to appear as if it is located within the "C:\Users\[Username]\Box Sync" folder so that the contents of folders within the "C:\Users\[UserName]\Googl e" will be backed up by Box.com even though it is actually located in the other folder.
This needs to be done since Box.com will only backup folders that are located within the Box Sync folder. Folders in other paths can't be selected to be backed up unless they are contained within the Box Sync folder. Therefore I need to find a way of insuring that Box.com will backup these other folder locations since I am unable to move the folders and data located within the "C:\Users\[UserName]\Googl e" folder to a different location.
This needs to be done within Windows 10 and can be done using Symbolic Links. I just need to know the correct syntax and how to set this up using Symbolic Links.
These URLs discuss Symbolic Links:
MSDN Forums
Symbolic Links
Hard Links and Junctions
Also please let me know if any further information is needed.
This needs to be done since Box.com will only backup folders that are located within the Box Sync folder. Folders in other paths can't be selected to be backed up unless they are contained within the Box Sync folder. Therefore I need to find a way of insuring that Box.com will backup these other folder locations since I am unable to move the folders and data located within the "C:\Users\[UserName]\Googl
This needs to be done within Windows 10 and can be done using Symbolic Links. I just need to know the correct syntax and how to set this up using Symbolic Links.
These URLs discuss Symbolic Links:
MSDN Forums
Symbolic Links
Hard Links and Junctions
Also please let me know if any further information is needed.
This question is related to https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/29055409/Method-to-make-Windows-folders-act-as-if-they-are-actually-located-within-other-folder-path.html
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Yes it is. The problem is that I'm busy working on other things right now which is why I'm asking in this question exactly how to complete this task using Symbolic Links in this question.
Further information on Symbolic Links is located here: https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa365680(v=vs.85).aspx.
Further information on Symbolic Links is located here: https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa365680(v=vs.85).aspx.
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Can you please provide me with the steps on how to create a Hard Link?
Can you please provide me with the steps on how to create a Hard Link?
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And these junctions (softlinks) and Symbolic Links remain in place even after the computer is rebooted?
Yes, they behave like other file system entries.