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edit approved May 24 at 13:33
cottontail
edit approved May 24 at 13:33
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mklink cannot be used to delete symbolic links. To remove a symbolic link, simply delete them as if you’re removing a normal file. For example, to delete the foo symbolic link created above, enter the following command:

If the link is a hard link to a directory:

C:\test>rmdir foo

or else, IF the link points to a file (as opposed to a dir)

C:\test>del foo

Source: http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/05/22/create-symbolic-links-hard-links-and-directory-junctions-in-vista-with-mklink/Create Symbolic Links, Hard Links and Directory Junctions in Vista with MKLINK

mklink cannot be used to delete symbolic links. To remove a symbolic link, simply delete them as if you’re removing a normal file. For example, to delete the foo symbolic link created above, enter the following command:

If the link is a hard link to a directory:

C:\test>rmdir foo

or else, IF the link points to a file (as opposed to a dir)

C:\test>del foo

Source: http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/05/22/create-symbolic-links-hard-links-and-directory-junctions-in-vista-with-mklink/

mklink cannot be used to delete symbolic links. To remove a symbolic link, simply delete them as if you’re removing a normal file. For example, to delete the foo symbolic link created above, enter the following command:

If the link is a hard link to a directory:

C:\test>rmdir foo

or else, IF the link points to a file (as opposed to a dir)

C:\test>del foo

Source: Create Symbolic Links, Hard Links and Directory Junctions in Vista with MKLINK

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Oliver Salzburg
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READ EDDYQs ANSWER BELOW, I CAN'T DELETE THIS ANSWER (ELSE I WOULD)

MKLINK mklink cannot be used to delete symbolic links. To remove a symbolic link, simply delete them as if you’re removing a normal file. For example, to delete the foo symbolic link created above, enter the following command:

If the link is a hard link to a directory: If the link is a hard link to a directory:

C:\test>rmdir foo

OR ELSE, IF the link points to a FILE (as opposed to a dir) or else, IF the link points to a file (as opposed to a dir)

C:\test>del foo

sourceSource: http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/05/22/create-symbolic-links-hard-links-and-directory-junctions-in-vista-with-mklink/

READ EDDYQs ANSWER BELOW, I CAN'T DELETE THIS ANSWER (ELSE I WOULD)

MKLINK cannot be used to delete symbolic links. To remove a symbolic link, simply delete them as if you’re removing a normal file. For example, to delete the foo symbolic link created above, enter the following command:

If the link is a hard link to a directory:

C:\test>rmdir foo

OR ELSE, IF the link points to a FILE (as opposed to a dir)

C:\test>del foo

source: http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/05/22/create-symbolic-links-hard-links-and-directory-junctions-in-vista-with-mklink/

mklink cannot be used to delete symbolic links. To remove a symbolic link, simply delete them as if you’re removing a normal file. For example, to delete the foo symbolic link created above, enter the following command:

If the link is a hard link to a directory:

C:\test>rmdir foo

or else, IF the link points to a file (as opposed to a dir)

C:\test>del foo

Source: http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/05/22/create-symbolic-links-hard-links-and-directory-junctions-in-vista-with-mklink/

It is dangerous if the first command a reader sees is "del foo", because careless use can lead to disaster. It is safer to present the rmdir option first, and mention del only after that.
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edit approved Jun 22, 2012 at 8:19
janos
edit approved Jun 22, 2012 at 8:19
janos
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READ EDDYQs ANSWER BELOW, I CAN'T DELETE THIS ANSWER (ELSE I WOULD)

MKLINK cannot be used to delete symbolic links. To remove a symbolic link, simply delete them as if you’re removing a normal file. For example, to delete the foo symbolic link created above, enter the following command:

C:\test>del fooIf the link is a hard link to a directory:

C:\test>rmdir foo

OR ELSE, IF the link points to a FILE (as opposed to a dir)

C:\test>del foo

source: http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/05/22/create-symbolic-links-hard-links-and-directory-junctions-in-vista-with-mklink/

READ EDDYQs ANSWER BELOW, I CAN'T DELETE THIS ANSWER (ELSE I WOULD)

MKLINK cannot be used to delete symbolic links. To remove a symbolic link, simply delete them as if you’re removing a normal file. For example, to delete the foo symbolic link created above, enter the following command:

C:\test>del foo

source: http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/05/22/create-symbolic-links-hard-links-and-directory-junctions-in-vista-with-mklink/

READ EDDYQs ANSWER BELOW, I CAN'T DELETE THIS ANSWER (ELSE I WOULD)

MKLINK cannot be used to delete symbolic links. To remove a symbolic link, simply delete them as if you’re removing a normal file. For example, to delete the foo symbolic link created above, enter the following command:

If the link is a hard link to a directory:

C:\test>rmdir foo

OR ELSE, IF the link points to a FILE (as opposed to a dir)

C:\test>del foo

source: http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/05/22/create-symbolic-links-hard-links-and-directory-junctions-in-vista-with-mklink/

answer didn't warn people that 'del' will delete the link and the atual file.
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