FindLinks Microsoft Corporation
winget install --id=Microsoft.Sysinternals.FindLinks -e FindLinks reports the file index and any hard links (alternate file paths on the same volume) that exist for the specified file. A file's data remains allocated so long as at it has at least one file name referencing it.
FindLinks is a command-line utility designed to identify hard links and report the file index for specified files. It helps users understand how different paths reference the same underlying data, ensuring that file data remains allocated as long as at least one link exists.
Key Features:
- Reports all hard links (alternate paths) for specified files.
- Displays the unique file index associated with each file's data.
- Compatible across various Windows versions, including Vista, Server 2008, and Nano Server 2016 and later.
- Outputs all alternate paths clearly.
Audience & Benefit: Ideal for system administrators and developers who need to manage or audit multiple file references on their systems. FindLinks ensures efficient identification of hard links while preventing accidental data loss by clearly showing all existing references.