Link Shell Extension (LSE) provides for the creation of Hardlinks, Junctions, Volume Mountpoints, and Windows7/8's Symbolic Links, (herein collectively referred to as Links) a folder cloning process that utilises Hardlinks or Symbolic Links and a copy process taking care of Junctions, Symbolic Links, and Hardlinks. LSE, as its name implies is implemented as a Shell extension and is accessed from Windows Explorer, or similar file/folder managers. The extension allows the user to select one or many files or folders, then using the mouse, complete the creation of the required Links - Hardlinks, Junctions or Symbolic Links or in the case of folders to create Clones consisting of Hard[links] or Symbolic Links. LSE is supported on all Windows versions that support NTFS version 5.0 or later, including Windows XP64 and Windows7/8. Hardlinks, Junctions and Symbolic Links are NOT supported on FAT file systems [!], and nor is the Cloning and Smart Copy process supported on FAT file systems.
Those with administrative privileges can use this portability workaround provided in LSE's documentation...
When using the silent install a directory can also be specified with the /D switch, e.g.:Link Shell Extension can also be silently uninstalled by issuing:Code: Select all
HardLinkShellExt_$(platform).exe /S /Language=English /D=C:\Program Files\LSE
If the /S switch is used, explorer.exe will be restarted after uninstallation, to make Link Shell Extension inactive immediately.Code: Select all
$LSEInstallDir/uninst-HardLinkShellExt_$(platform).exe /S
Stark caveats apply! I must repeat this is an utility for the power user and misuse can result in loss of data. Integral reading of LSE's (excellent) documentation is more than recommended (e.g., Symbolic Links in Windows XP require an extra driver).
Download current LSE version (v3.8.5.0; see changelog) from schinagl.priv.at /nt/hardlinkshellext/hardlinkshellext.html#download.
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