Link Shell Extension

by Hermann Schinaglv3.9.3.5

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Explorer extension for easy creation of Hardlinks, Junctions, Volume Mountpoints and Symbolic Links

Install with winget

$ winget install --id HermannSchinagl.LinkShellExtension --exact --version 3.9.3.5

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for Link Shell Extension

Link Shell Extension uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

HardLinkShellExt_X64.exe /S /noredist

See the full silent install reference for Link Shell Extension →

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About

Link Shell Extension (LSE) provides for the creation of Hardlinks, Junctions, Volume Mountpoints, and Symbolic Links, (herein referred to collectively 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 or Symbolic Links. LSE is supported on all Windows versions that support NTFS, Windows 7/8/10. 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.

Installers · v3.9.3.5

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	EXE NSIS	machine		Direct
x64	EXE NSIS	machine		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for Link Shell Extension.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Link Shell Extension on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id HermannSchinagl.LinkShellExtension --exact --version 3.9.3.5. winget downloads the installer from Hermann Schinagl and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Link Shell Extension silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id HermannSchinagl.LinkShellExtension --exact 3.9.3.5 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for Link Shell Extension?

Link Shell Extension uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: HardLinkShellExt_X64.exe /S /noredist. The silent switches are /S.

How do I uninstall Link Shell Extension via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id HermannSchinagl.LinkShellExtension --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Link Shell Extension's Apps & Features entry.

Is Link Shell Extension free?

Link Shell Extension is distributed under Freeware. Refer to the publisher (https://schinagl.priv.at/nt/hardlinkshellext/hardlinkshellext.html) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Link Shell Extension work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Link Shell Extension directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Link Shell Extension up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id HermannSchinagl.LinkShellExtension --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Link Shell Extension from microsoft/winget-pkgs.