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WinLinker

by Yumin Zhanv1.1.0

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WinLinker provides user-friendly GUI for creating hard/symbolic/junction links on Microsoft Windows

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id YuminZhan.WinLinker --exact --version 1.1.0

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

Silent install command for WinLinker

WinLinker uses MSI (WiX). The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x64, user scope)
msiexec.exe /i WinLinkerUserSetup_v1.1.0.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for WinLinker →

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About

WinLinker provides user-friendly GUI on Microsoft Windows, allowing users to create hard/symbolic/junction links via the context menu of the File Explorer or the Desktop.

Installers · v1.1.0

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x64MSI
WiX
machineDirect
x64MSI
WiX
userDirect

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 WinLinker.

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 WinLinker on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id YuminZhan.WinLinker --exact --version 1.1.0. winget downloads the installer from Yumin Zhan and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install WinLinker silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id YuminZhan.WinLinker --exact 1.1.0 --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 WinLinker?
WinLinker uses MSI (WiX). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i WinLinkerUserSetup_v1.1.0.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.
How do I uninstall WinLinker via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id YuminZhan.WinLinker --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from WinLinker's Apps & Features entry.
Is WinLinker free?
WinLinker is distributed under GPLv3. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/Yumin-Zhan/WinLinker) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does WinLinker 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 WinLinker directly from the publisher.
How do I keep WinLinker up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id YuminZhan.WinLinker --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 2 versions of WinLinker from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

  • 1.1.0latest
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