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Discussions about link creation on WindowsForum.com focus on symbolic link creation in Windows, particularly permission issues. Users report being unable to create symbolic links even as members of the Administrators group, receiving errors like 'You do not have sufficient privilege to perform this operation.' This problem appears in Windows 8 and later versions, where additional privileges are required beyond administrator membership. The tag covers troubleshooting steps for enabling symbolic link creation, including adjusting local security policies or running applications with elevated rights. These threads help users understand the differences in link creation behavior across Windows versions and how to resolve permission-related obstacles.
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    Windows 8 Cannot create symbolic link even as a member of Administrators

    Even though I am a member of the Administrators group, when I try to create a symbolic link I get the message: "You do not have sufficient privilege to perform this operation." In Windows7 I am also a member of Administrators and have no problem creating symbolic links. Does anybody have any...
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    • administrator error message file management link creation permissions privilege symbolic links system administration windows 7 windows 8
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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