Windows 10: Is there any significance in the difference between a symbolic link MKLINK /D and a...

OS Name Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Version 10.0.19044 Build 19044 I'm referring to links to folders.When I drop a file onto either, the same thing appears to happen - the file is created in the target folder.Should I be concerned that there is a difference in the two link types?I have been researching the difference between the symbolic link and the shortcut. It seem the the shortcut operates a two stage process where the LNK fi

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Can't delete folders/files within a symbolic link or junction mklink

Thanks again. I just tried this - assuming a performed all steps correctly:







I then created the new symlink and got the same results when trying to delete a folder:

 

Can't delete folders/files within a symbolic link or junction mklink

Here are results from this step:



Local Groups: Administrators, Users

Results from this step:



I don't know what the different notes mean - (I) (OI) (CI) (F) etc

Results from the laptop working correctly. For this I created a symlink to my Documents D:\ hard drive

I had previously taken ownership with my user name "SMILLER" but I added "Authenticated Users" and "Administrators" to the list here:



I also performed this step on the symlink folder F:\Movies that I created where my user name is the Owner and I added Administrators and Authenticated Users, also with no luck.

I also tried this step with no luck. After all of these suggestions I am still getting this error when I try to delete a folder through the symlink:



It still says I need permission from SMILLLER

Thanks for all the suggestions. I would love to get your thoughts on the results above before resorting to a refresh or repair install of Windows. Both of those processes remove installed apps, yes?

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I appreciate your response, as sometimes I may not see the clear answer right in front of my nose.

When I click Continue, it still doesn't allow me to delete and says that I need permission from SMILLER, which is my user name:


Interestingly, If I go inside the folder and delete the media file itself, it hangs for about 15 seconds and then it deletes. But then I go up one folder level and I still can't delete the containing folder.

 

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