Link2Root

A simple PowerShell-based tool for creating links to nested files and folders at the root of a disk drive for easy access during development.

• The Problem
• The Solution
• Usage
  • Link2Root Portable
    • Using the Link2Root Shortcut
    • Using the Link2Root Command
    • Using the PowerShell Scripts
    • Using the PowerShell Module
  • Link2Root Installed Locally
    • Installing Link2Root
    • Using the LinkThis2Root Shortcut
    • Using the Link2Root Command
    • Using the PowerShell Module
    • Uninstalling Link2Root
  • The Link2Root PowerShell Module
  • Link2Root Command Reference
• Frequently Asked Questions

The Problem

For example, suppose you are working in a folder located at the following path:

X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts

Any time that you need to execute a command or script in that directory, you either need to specify the full path, or change directories into the folder first:

Get-ChildItem X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts
cd X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts
\X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts\my-script.bat

Even if you just want to open up the directory in File Explorer, you need to click through six folders just to get where you need to be.

The Solution

That's where Link2Root comes in. By simply calling Link2Root or the underlying New-Link2Root PowerShell function, that long path can immediately be accessed at:

X:\$

Thus, the above commands and scripts can be executed using:

Get-ChildItem \$
cd \$
\$\my-script.bat

To open up the directory in File Explorer, you would then only need to click through two folders, rather than six.

Usage

Start by downloading and unzipping the latest release.

Once downloaded, Link2Root can be used in several ways, depending on your environment and use-case:

• Run Portably
  • Using the Link2Root Shortcut
  • Using the Link2Root Command
  • Using the PowerShell Scripts
  • Using the PowerShell Module
• Installed Locally
  • Using the LinkThis2Root Shortcut
  • Using the Link2Root Command
  • Using the PowerShell Module
• As a PowerShell Module

Link2Root Portable

Link2Root can be used completely portably. Simply move the Link2Root/ folder to the desired location and invoke Link2Root in one of the following ways:

• Using the Link2Root Shortcut
• Using the Link2Root Command
• Using the PowerShell Scripts
• Using the PowerShell Module

Using the Link2Root Shortcut

Important

This method only works for folders and cannot be used to create links to files.

1. Move the Link2Root/ folder into the directory you want to create a link to.
2. Double-click on the Link2Root.bat file in the Link2Root/ folder.

ShortcutDemo.mp4

Using the Link2Root Command

Simply invoke the Link2Root command from the directory you want to link:

X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts> ls

    Directory: X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts

Mode                 LastWriteTime         Length Name
----                 -------------         ------ ----
d----            3/6/2026  2:59 PM                Link2Root
-a---            3/6/2026  2:56 PM             27 my-script.bat

X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts> Link2Root\Link2Root
Creating Root Link: X:\$ ---> X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts... Success!

X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts> cd /$
X:\$> ls

    Directory: X:\$

Mode                 LastWriteTime         Length Name
----                 -------------         ------ ----
d----            3/6/2026  2:59 PM                Link2Root
-a---            3/6/2026  2:56 PM             27 my-script.bat

You can customize which file or directory is linked, which drive is used, and the name of the link by passing the appropriate options to the command:

X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts> .\my-script.bat
Hello, World!
Press any key to continue . . .

X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts> Link2Root\Link2Root -Path "my-script.bat" -Shortcut "$.bat"
Creating Root Link: X:\$.bat ---> X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts\my-script.bat... Success!

X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts> \$.bat
Hello, World!
Press any key to continue . . .

You can also use the /Get, /Test, and /Remove options to manage existing links:

X:\> .\Link2Root\Link2Root /Get
X:\$

X:\> .\Link2Root\Link2Root /Get -GetLinkedPath
X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts

X:\> .\Link2Root\Link2Root /Get -Shortcut "$.bat" -GetLinkedPath
X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts\my-script.bat

X:\> .\Link2Root\Link2Root /Test
True

X:\> .\Link2Root\Link2Root /Test -Shortcut "$.bat"
True

X:\> .\Link2Root\Link2Root /Test -Drive C
False

X:\> .\Link2Root\Link2Root /Remove
Removing Root Link: X:\$ ---> X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts... Success!

X:\> .\Link2Root\Link2Root /Remove -Shortcut "$.bat"
Removing Root Link: X:\$.bat ---> X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts\my-script.bat... Success!

For more information about the available options when invoking the Link2Root command, see the Link2Root Command Reference.

Using the PowerShell Scripts

Warning

To directly invoke these scripts from the terminal, the PowerShell Execution Policy cannot be set to Restricted, as it commonly is in many enterprise environments.

If you cannot change the Execution Policy to a more permissive value, use the Link2Root Command instead.

You can use the PowerShell scripts located in the /scripts directory similarly to how you would invoke the Link2Root command. To link the current directory, simply invoke the New-Link2Root.ps1 script:

X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts> ls

    Directory: X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts

Mode                 LastWriteTime         Length Name
----                 -------------         ------ ----
d----            3/6/2026  2:59 PM                Link2Root
-a---            3/6/2026  2:56 PM             27 my-script.bat

X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts> .\Link2Root\Scripts\New-Link2Root.ps1
Creating Root Link: X:\$ ---> X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts... Success!

X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts> cd /$
X:\$> ls

    Directory: X:\$

Mode                 LastWriteTime         Length Name
----                 -------------         ------ ----
d----            3/6/2026  2:59 PM                Link2Root
-a---            3/6/2026  2:56 PM             27 my-script.bat

Similarly, you can customize which file or directory is linked, which drive is used, and the name of the link by passing the appropriate options to the script:

X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts> .\my-script.bat
Hello, World!
Press any key to continue . . .

X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts> .\Link2Root\Scripts\New-Link2Root.ps1 -Path "my-script.bat" -Shortcut "$.bat"
Creating Root Link: X:\$.bat ---> X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts\my-script.bat... Success!

X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts> \$.bat
Hello, World!
Press any key to continue . . .

You can also use the Get-Link2Root.ps1, Test-Link2Root.ps1, and Remove-Link2Root.ps1 scripts to manage existing links:

X:\> .\Link2Root\Scripts\Get-Link2Root.ps1
X:\$

X:\> .\Link2Root\Scripts\Get-Link2Root.ps1 -GetLinkedPath
X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts

X:\> .\Link2Root\Scripts\Get-Link2Root.ps1 -Shortcut "$.bat" -GetLinkedPath
X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts\my-script.bat

X:\> .\Link2Root\Scripts\Test-Link2Root.ps1
True

X:\> .\Link2Root\Scripts\Test-Link2Root.ps1 -Shortcut "$.bat"
True

X:\> .\Link2Root\Scripts\Test-Link2Root.ps1 -Drive C
False

X:\> .\Link2Root\Scripts\Remove-Link2Root.ps1
Removing Root Link: X:\$ ---> X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts... Success!

X:\> .\Link2Root\Scripts\Remove-Link2Root.ps1 -Shortcut "$.bat"
Removing Root Link: X:\$.bat ---> X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts\my-script.bat... Success!

Using the PowerShell Module

Warning

To load the module from the terminal, the PowerShell Execution Policy cannot be set to Restricted, as it commonly is in many enterprise environments.

If you cannot change the Execution Policy to a more permissive value, use the Link2Root Command instead.

The Link2Root PowerShell Module can be used in nearly the same way as the PowerShell scripts. To link the current directory, import the module and invoke the New-Link2Root function:

X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts> ls

    Directory: X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts

Mode                 LastWriteTime         Length Name
----                 -------------         ------ ----
d----            3/6/2026  2:59 PM                Link2Root
-a---            3/6/2026  2:56 PM             27 my-script.bat

X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts> Import-Module Link2Root\Link2Root.psm1
X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts> New-Link2Root
Creating Root Link: X:\$ ---> X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts... Success!

X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts> cd /$
X:\$> ls

    Directory: X:\$

Mode                 LastWriteTime         Length Name
----                 -------------         ------ ----
d----            3/6/2026  2:59 PM                Link2Root
-a---            3/6/2026  2:56 PM             27 my-script.bat

As with the PowerShell scripts, you can customize which file or directory is linked, which drive is used, and the name of the link by passing the appropriate options to the function:

X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts> .\my-script.bat
Hello, World!
Press any key to continue . . .

X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts> Import-Module Link2Root\Link2Root.psm1
X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts> New-Link2Root -Path "my-script.bat" -Shortcut "$.bat"
Creating Root Link: X:\$.bat ---> X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts\my-script.bat... Success!

X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts> \$.bat
Hello, World!
Press any key to continue . . .

As with the PowerShell Scripts, you can use the Get-Link2Root and Test-Link2Root functions to retrieve information about existing links:

X:\> Import-Module "Link2Root\Link2Root.psm1"

X:\> Get-Link2Root
X:\$

X:\> Get-Link2Root -GetLinkedPath
X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts

X:\> Get-Link2Root -Shortcut "$.bat" -GetLinkedPath
X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts\my-script.bat

X:\> Test-Link2Root
True

X:\> Test-Link2Root -Shortcut "$.bat"
True

X:\> Test-Link2Root -Drive C
False

X:\> Remove-Link2Root
Removing Root Link: X:\$ ---> X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts... Success!

X:\> Remove-Link2Root -Shortcut "$.bat"
Removing Root Link: X:\$.bat ---> X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts\my-script.bat... Success!

Link2Root Installed Locally

While Link2Root can be run portably, it can also be installed locally using the provided scripts, making it easier to create links to files and directories.

Note

Link2Root is installed on a per-user basis.

Installing Link2Root

Link2Root can be installed in three ways:

1. Clicking on or running the Shortcuts/Install.bat script.
2. Running Link2Root /Install
3. Running Setup/Install-Link2Root.ps1

Tip

If Link2Root has already been installed, you can force a reinstall by running the installation script with the -Reinstall option.

Important

Regardless of the method used, you will always be prompted to confirm the installation unless you run the install script with the -Force option.

Installing the script involves three components:

1. Copying the scripts to the AppData/Local folder.
2. Copying the PowerShell Module to Documents/PowerShell/Modules or Documents/WindowsPowerShell/Modules.
3. Adding the installed script folder to the user's PATH.

When clicking on the Shortcuts/Install.bat script or running the installation script with the -Confirm option, you will also be prompted for confirmation before each component is installed, allowing you to choose which ones to install.

You can also run the installation script with the -SkipScriptInstall, -SkipModuleInstall, and -SkipPATHUpdate options to achieve the same effect.

Once installed, you can invoke Link2Root in one of the following ways:

• Using the LinkThis2Root Shortcut
• Using the Link2Root Command
• Using the PowerShell Module

Using the LinkThis2Root Shortcut

Important

This method only works for folders and cannot be used to create links to files.

1. Move the LinkThis2Root.bat file into the directory you want to create a link to.
2. Double-click on the LinkThis2Root.bat file.

InstalledShortcutDemo.mp4

Using the Link2Root Command

Simply invoke the Link2Root command from the directory you want to link:

X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts> ls

    Directory: X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts

Mode                 LastWriteTime         Length Name
----                 -------------         ------ ----
-a---            3/6/2026  2:56 PM             27 my-script.bat

X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts> Link2Root
Creating Root Link: X:\$ ---> X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts... Success!

X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts> cd /$
X:\$> ls

    Directory: X:\$

Mode                 LastWriteTime         Length Name
----                 -------------         ------ ----
-a---            3/6/2026  2:56 PM             27 my-script.bat

You can customize which file or directory is linked, which drive is used, and the name of the link by passing the appropriate options to the command:

X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts> .\my-script.bat
Hello, World!
Press any key to continue . . .

X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts> Link2Root -Path "my-script.bat" -Shortcut "$.bat"
Creating Root Link: X:\$.bat ---> X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts\my-script.bat... Success!

X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts> \$.bat
Hello, World!
Press any key to continue . . .

You can also use the /Get, /Test, and /Remove options to manage existing links:

X:\> Link2Root /Get
X:\$

X:\> Link2Root /Get -GetLinkedPath
X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts

X:\> Link2Root /Get -Shortcut "$.bat" -GetLinkedPath
X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts\my-script.bat

X:\> Link2Root /Test
True

X:\> Link2Root /Test -Shortcut "$.bat"
True

X:\> Link2Root /Test -Drive C
False

X:\> Link2Root /Remove
Removing Root Link: X:\$ ---> X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts... Success!

X:\> Link2Root /Remove -Shortcut "$.bat"
Removing Root Link: X:\$.bat ---> X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts\my-script.bat... Success!

For more information about the available options when invoking the Link2Root command, see the Link2Root Command Reference.

Using the PowerShell Module

Warning

To load the module from the terminal, the PowerShell Execution Policy cannot be set to Restricted, as it commonly is in many enterprise environments.

If you cannot change the Execution Policy to a more permissive value, use the Link2Root Command instead.

The Link2Root PowerShell Module can be used similarly to how you would invoke the Link2Root command. To link the current directory, simply invoke the New-Link2Root function:

X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts> Get-ChildItem

    Directory: X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts

Mode                 LastWriteTime         Length Name
----                 -------------         ------ ----
-a---            3/6/2026  2:56 PM             27 my-script.bat

X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts> New-Link2Root
Creating Root Link: X:\$ ---> X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts... Success!

X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts> cd /$
X:\$> Get-ChildItem

    Directory: X:\$

Mode                 LastWriteTime         Length Name
----                 -------------         ------ ----
-a---            3/6/2026  2:56 PM             27 my-script.bat

Similarly, you can customize which file or directory is linked, which drive is used, and the name of the link by passing the appropriate options to the function:

X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts> .\my-script.bat
Hello, World!
Press any key to continue . . .

X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts> New-Link2Root -Path "my-script.bat" -Shortcut "$.bat"
Creating Root Link: X:\$.bat ---> X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts\my-script.bat... Success!

X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts> \$.bat
Hello, World!
Press any key to continue . . .

You can also use the Get-Link2Root and Test-Link2Root functions to retrieve information about existing links:

X:\> Get-Link2Root
X:\$

X:\> Get-Link2Root -GetLinkedPath
X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts

X:\> Get-Link2Root -Shortcut "$.bat" -GetLinkedPath
X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts\my-script.bat

X:\> Test-Link2Root
True

X:\> Test-Link2Root -Shortcut "$.bat"
True

X:\> Test-Link2Root -Drive C
False

X:\> Remove-Link2Root
Removing Root Link: X:\$ ---> X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts... Success!

X:\> Remove-Link2Root -Shortcut "$.bat"
Removing Root Link: X:\$.bat ---> X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts\my-script.bat... Success!

Uninstalling Link2Root

If needed, Link2Root can be uninstalled in three ways:

1. Clicking on or running the Shortcuts/Uninstall.bat script.
2. Running Link2Root /Uninstall
3. Running Installation/Uninstall-Link2Root.ps1

Important

Regardless of the method used, you will always be prompted to confirm the uninstallation unless you run the uninstall script with the -Force option.

When clicking on the Shortcuts/Uninstall.bat script or running the installation script with the -Confirm option, you will also be prompted for confirmation before each component is uninstalled, allowing you to choose which ones to uninstall.

You can also run the installation script with the -KeepInstall, -KeepModule, and -KeepPATH options to achieve the same effect.

The Link2Root PowerShell Module

If you primarily work in PowerShell, you can use Link2Root as a PowerShell Module, allowing the Link2Root functions to be invoked from any PowerShell session or script on the current machine.

To add Link2Root as a PowerShell Module on the current machine, simply move the Link2Root folder into Documents/PowerShell/Modules or Documents/WindowsPowerShell/Modules, whichever is present.

Tip

To check if the module has been installed correctly, open a new PowerShell terminal and enter the following command:

Get-Module -Name Link2Root -ListAvailable

If you receive output from the command, the module has been installed successfully.

Tip

You can also use the Link2Root Installer to install the Link2Root PowerShell Module by running the InstallModule.bat script or running the installer and either manually skipping the installation of any other components, or running the installer with the -SkipScriptInstall and -SkipPATHUpdate options.

To link the current directory, you would then simply invoke the New-Link2Root function:

X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts> Get-ChildItem

    Directory: X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts

Mode                 LastWriteTime         Length Name
----                 -------------         ------ ----
-a---            3/6/2026  2:56 PM             27 my-script.bat

X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts> New-Link2Root
Creating Root Link: X:\$ ---> X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts... Success!

X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts> cd /$
X:\$> Get-ChildItem

    Directory: X:\$

Mode                 LastWriteTime         Length Name
----                 -------------         ------ ----
-a---            3/6/2026  2:56 PM             27 my-script.bat

You can customize which file or directory is linked, which drive is used, and the name of the link by passing the appropriate options to the function:

X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts> .\my-script.bat
Hello, World!
Press any key to continue . . .

X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts> New-Link2Root -Path "my-script.bat" -Shortcut "$.bat"
Creating Root Link: X:\$.bat ---> X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts\my-script.bat... Success!

X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts> \$.bat
Hello, World!
Press any key to continue . . .

You can also use the Get-Link2Root and Test-Link2Root functions to retrieve information about existing links:

X:\> Get-Link2Root
X:\$

X:\> Get-Link2Root -GetLinkedPath
X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts

X:\> Get-Link2Root -Shortcut "$.bat" -GetLinkedPath
X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts\my-script.bat

X:\> Test-Link2Root
True

X:\> Test-Link2Root -Shortcut "$.bat"
True

X:\> Test-Link2Root -Drive C
False

X:\> Remove-Link2Root
Removing Root Link: X:\$ ---> X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts... Success!

X:\> Remove-Link2Root -Shortcut "$.bat"
Removing Root Link: X:\$.bat ---> X:\Projects\Personal\My-Super-Cool-Project\assets\scripts\my-script.bat... Success!

Link2Root Command Reference

Link2Root /New, New-Link2Root.ps1, and New-Link2Root

Link2Root [/N | /New] [/?] [/P | /NoPause]
          [[-Path] <String>] [[-Shortcut] <String>] [[-Drive] <String>] [-NoClobber] [-PassThru] [-Silent]
          [-WhatIf] [-Confirm] [<CommonParameters>]

New-Link2Root.ps1 [[-Path] <String>] [[-Shortcut] <String>] [[-Drive] <String>] [-NoClobber] [-PassThru] [-Silent]
                  [-WhatIf] [-Confirm] [<CommonParameters>]

New-Link2Root [[-Path] <String>] [[-Shortcut] <String>] [[-Drive] <String>] [-NoClobber] [-PassThru] [-Silent]
              [-WhatIf] [-Confirm] [<CommonParameters>]

/?

Display help information for the command.

/P | /NoPause

Skip pausing the command at the very end.

-Path <String>

The path to create a link at the root of the drive to. The path can point to either a file or directory.

Defaults to the Current Working Directory, or one directory higher if within the root Link2Root directory.

-Shortcut <String>

The name of the shortcut link to create at the root of the designated drive.

Defaults to $.

Important

In general, the shortcut link must have the same file extension as the file being linked in order to work properly.

-Drive <String>

The letter of the disk drive in which to place the shortcut link at the root of.

For example, C or x.

Defaults to the disk drive containing the specified -Path.

Important

You can only create cross-drive links for directories. You cannot create cross-drive links for files.

-NoClobber

Indicates that if an existing shortcut link of the same name already exists on the designated drive, it will not be overwritten.

By default and when this switch is omitted, existing shortcuts of the same name will automatically be overwritten.

-PassThru

Indicates that this function should return a boolean value indicating whether or not the specified location was successfully linked to the root of the designated drive or not.

By default and when this switch is omitted, the commands do not return anything.

-Silent

Indicates that the results of the function should not be written to the host.

By default and when this switch is omitted, the results of the command are written to the host, potentially in addition to being returned if the -PassThru switch is also used.

-WhatIf

Displays a message that describes the effect of the command, instead of executing the command.

For more information, see PowerShell Risk Management Parameters.

-Confirm

Prompts you for confirmation before executing the command.

For more information, see PowerShell Risk Management Parameters.

<CommonParameters>

These commands support the Common PowerShell Parameters, which differ based on the version of PowerShell you are using.

Link2Root /Get, Get-Link2Root.ps1, and Get-Link2Root

Link2Root [/G | /Get] [/?] [/P | /NoPause]
          [[-Drive] <String>] [[-Shortcut] <String>] [-GetLinkedPath] [<CommonParameters>]

Get-Link2Root.ps1 [[-Drive] <String>] [[-Shortcut] <String>] [-GetLinkedPath] [<CommonParameters>]

Get-Link2Root [[-Drive] <String>] [[-Shortcut] <String>] [-GetLinkedPath] [<CommonParameters>]

/?

Display help information for the command.

/P | /NoPause

Skip pausing the command at the very end.

-Drive <String>

The letter of the disk drive in which to retrieve the shortcut link at the root for.

For example, C or x.

Defaults to the disk drive containing the Current Working Directory.

-Shortcut <String>

The name of the shortcut link to retrieve at the root of the designated drive.

Defaults to $.

-GetLinkedPath

Indicates that the linked path of an existing shortcut with the given name on the designated drive should be returned instead.

By default and when this parameter is omitted, this function returns the path to the shortcut itself.

<CommonParameters>

These commands support the Common PowerShell Parameters, which differ based on the version of PowerShell you are using.

Link2Root /Test, Test-Link2Root.ps1, and Test-Link2Root

Link2Root [/T | /Test] [/?] [/P | /NoPause]
          [[-Drive] <String>] [[-Shortcut] <String>] [[-Path] <String>] [<CommonParameters>]

Test-Link2Root.ps1 [[-Drive] <String>] [[-Shortcut] <String>] [[-Path] <String>] [<CommonParameters>]

Test-Link2Root [[-Drive] <String>] [[-Shortcut] <String>] [[-Path] <String>] [<CommonParameters>]

/?

Display help information for the command.

/P | /NoPause

Skip pausing the command at the very end.

-Drive <String>

The letter of the disk drive in which to search for the shortcut link at the root of.

For example, C or x.

Defaults to the disk drive containing the Current Working Directory.

-Shortcut <String>

The name of the shortcut link to search for at the root of the designated drive.

Defaults to $.

-Path <String>

The target path to test any matching shortcut links for.

When this parameter is specified, the commands will also check if the existing shortcut link has the same path as this parameter value. When omitted, the commands will only check if an existing shortcut link exists.

<CommonParameters>

These commands support the Common PowerShell Parameters, which differ based on the version of PowerShell you are using.

Link2Root /Remove, Remove-Link2Root.ps1, and Remove-Link2Root

Link2Root [/R | /Remove] [/?] [/P | /NoPause]
          [[-Drive] <String>] [[-Shortcut] <String>] [-PassThru] [-Silent]
          [-WhatIf] [-Confirm] [<CommonParameters>]

Remove-Link2Root.ps1 [[-Drive] <String>] [[-Shortcut] <String>] [-PassThru] [-Silent]
                     [-WhatIf] [-Confirm] [<CommonParameters>]

Remove-Link2Root [[-Drive] <String>] [[-Shortcut] <String>] [-PassThru] [-Silent]
                 [-WhatIf] [-Confirm] [<CommonParameters>]

/?

Display help information for the command.

/P | /NoPause

Skip pausing the command at the very end.

-Drive <String>

The letter of the disk drive in which to search for the shortcut link at the root of.

For example, C or x.

Defaults to the disk drive containing the Current Working Directory.

-Shortcut <String>

The name of the shortcut link to remove at the root of the designated drive.

Defaults to $.

-PassThru

Indicates that this function should return a boolean value indicating whether or not the specified location was successfully linked to the root of the designated drive or not.

By default and when this switch is omitted, the commands do not return anything.

-Silent

Indicates that the results of the function should not be written to the host.

By default and when this switch is omitted, the results of the command are written to the host, potentially in addition to being returned if the -PassThru switch is also used.

-WhatIf

Displays a message that describes the effect of the command, instead of executing the command.

For more information, see PowerShell Risk Management Parameters.

-Confirm

Prompts you for confirmation before executing the command.

For more information, see PowerShell Risk Management Parameters.

<CommonParameters>

These commands support the Common PowerShell Parameters, which differ based on the version of PowerShell you are using.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. File Link2Root\Scripts\New-Link2Root.ps1 cannot be loaded because running scripts is disabled on this system.

   File Link2Root\Scripts\Get-Link2Root.ps1 cannot be loaded because running scripts is disabled on this system.

   File Link2Root\Scripts\Test-Link2Root.ps1 cannot be loaded because running scripts is disabled on this system.

   File Link2Root\Scripts\Remove-Link2Root.ps1 cannot be loaded because running scripts is disabled on this system.

   File Link2Root\Link2Root.psm1 cannot be loaded because running scripts is disabled on this system.

   You either need to change the PowerShell Execution Policy on your machine or use the Link2Root Command instead.

2. Failed! Access is denied

   Ensure you have the appropriate permissions to create the link in the root of the specified drive and for the linked file or directory. If linking to a file, ensure that the shortcut is not being created on a different drive.