Hardlink Shell Extension

Hardlink Shell Extension by Hermann Schinagl

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create NTFS hard links from the right-click menu Hardlink Shell Extension enables advanced users to create NTFS hard links without the need for the Windows Resource Kit. It installs as a dynamic shell extension that lets you picks the file or folder to be used for the hard link and drop it in the destination folder. It supports HardLinks, Junctions, and Symbolic Links, Symbolic Link Clones, Mountpoints or Smart Copies. Hard Links are a built-in, but not easily accessible feature of the Windows operating system and allow multiple references to a single file. You should be familiar with the concept of hard links to make use of this software. Copyright Snapfiles.com

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Publisher Hermann Schinagl O/S XP/Vista/7/8
Price Free Requirements None
Version 3.7.4.8 ...history File Size 3523 Kb
Last updated Apr 06, 2013

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Somewhat useful 3 stars by gimpguy Aug 12, 2012 (Read all my 1072 reviews)
I found this somewhat useful but had some issues as well. I did run into a bug with it as well. When I linked to a file on my E: partition, I could not delete the link afterward which resided on my C: drive. I tried everything, even a restart and the only way was to copy the link back to the file I originally linked, then delete the link. The copied link still resides on E: and will not allow me to delete it. That noted, I'm glad I didn't hardlink numerous files. One other issue, if I linked from E: to C:, if I delete the hardlink, my original file becomes corrupt. I don't think it's anything I did wrong, simply right click on the file, go to desktop and created the link. I can see this being very useful in other areas and may explore it a bit more, perhaps look to see if any bugs are out there that others have. When I rate a software, I don't go by what I have to fix to get it to work, rather, what I got initially. Will change my rating of course if I find what the cause is, be it my fault or the software. showShow review details
The name is self explanatory. Its excellent! 5 stars by ricojonah2 Jan 12, 2011 (Read all my 3 reviews)
I originally downloaded this tool as a way to overcome the limitations of a 3rd-party online backup solution. (My backup software was limited to monitoring specific directories, like My Documents, etc.) The shell extension functionality made it extremely simple to overcome those limitations. Said simply, it simply works. Another noteworthy point about this software is its included documentation, which was extremely useful and very well-written. Thanks Hermann! showShow review details
Excellent time-saving utility 4 stars by Anandajoti Sep 30, 2009 (Read all my 4 reviews)
This a simple and incredibly useful utility. I use it to link directories together that have to be categorized separately, but are linked by content. With this easy-to-use application I can access all the directories from a master directory which contains hardlinks to the others, saving the necessity of navigating to them, which can be a tiresome business indeed. If you have a similar need try this out. It takes about 10 minutes to find out the possibilities and see what works for you, and will save lots of time and frustration in the future. If you need it there is a very informative help page on their website. Great bit of work by the author, to whom I am very grateful indeed. showShow review details
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