Windows 10: Junctions/Hard Link over network drive

Discus and support Junctions/Hard Link over network drive in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Is there anyways I can trick applications into viewing a remote drive (or folder) as a local one? So I fully understand that making a junction or a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Nayster26, Aug 8, 2020.

  1. Junctions/Hard Link over network drive


    Is there anyways I can trick applications into viewing a remote drive (or folder) as a local one?

    So I fully understand that making a junction or a hard link over a network drive to a local drive isn’t supported, and that I would need to use a symbolic link. However, I’m a newbie, and symbolic links won’t work for my purpose. I just need a remote folder to appear as being local. Thanks so much Junctions/Hard Link over network drive :)

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    /u/Nayster26, Aug 8, 2020
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  2. GDavid Win User

    Symbolic link (Junction/s), how-to mklink? Please help with Junction?

    Hi all, having been a member at Seven then Ten forums for a fair while I'm hoping to find a straight answer here..? Apologies in advance if this is too verbose.
    Windows 10 system booting from (UEFI) NVME with 2xSSDs + 2 MHDDs for storage...

    An application (Xperia Companion) which will not let me select or personalise the location for saving backups of my cellular phone data...

    Think I found a fair definition of the differences at the Computer hope site which would suggest it's a Junction I need:
    I want Xperia companion to save backups to F:\Sony Backups NOT the default C:\Users\GD\Documents\Sony. Would the Junction (link) allow me to to fulfill my wants and could someone please demonstrate the mklink commands needed?

    with thanks and regards,
    Dave
     
    GDavid, Aug 8, 2020
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  3. Problem accessing external hard drive over network

    Hi,

    In regards to your concern, we need to isolate the main issue if it's a problem with your external hard drive or with your PC.

    We suggest that you follow the steps below and see if it helps:

    Step 1: File Signature Verification Tool.

    This tool help maintain the integrity of your Windows operating system by checking if there are any unsigned drivers in your operating system.

    • Press Windows key + R to open the run command.
    • Type sigverif.exe and press enter.
    • Check if you see a list of unsigned drivers.

    Step 2: Scan for hardware changes.

    • Press Windows key + R to open the run command.
    • Type devmgmt.msc and press enter.
    • Expand computer and highlight the extension.
    • There will be an icon to scan for hardware changes right below
      help.
    • Check if the external hard drive is working.

    Step 3: Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter.

    • Press the Windows + X, and click on Search.
    • Type troubleshooting and select Troubleshooting.
    • Click on Hardware and Sound and select
      Hardware and Devices
      .
    • Click on Next to run the troubleshooter.

    Hope the above information helps.

    Thank you.
     
    Acelyn Alc, Aug 8, 2020
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  4. J_J_MAC Win User

    Junctions/Hard Link over network drive

    SYmbolic Links and Junctions

    In Windows 10 Pro , I am attempting to move the User Data directory C:\Users\m\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data to D:\Chrome Cache and Profile\User Data. In connection with that I added the following command in the Command Prompt window (run as administrator)
    to make a junction.

    mklink /J "C:\Users\m\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data" "D:\Chrome Cache and Profile\User Data"

    I was following the procedure outlined here

    Change Cache Location In Google Chrome

    However the link is not working perhaps because I did not get the User Data directory moved correctly to D:\Chrome Cache and Profile\. I have the following questions

    1. How do I delete the Junction link I made so I can start over? I prefer to use the Command Prompt window rather than find it in Explorer and delete it there because t when I go looking for it in Explorer I can't find it.

    2. Does Windows 10 Pro allow Junctions to be made or should I use a Symbolic Link to D:\Chrome Cache and Profile\User Data? Which would be best if both can be used?

    3. Is mklink via the command prompt the best way to do this? Or is there a better way?

    I used a number of symbolic links on another computer a few years ago moving some directories from a small solid state drive to a larger hard drive and had no problem.

    Thanks for any help you can give me.
     
    J_J_MAC, Aug 8, 2020
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