To create a folder junction link for The Sims 4, you'll use the mklink /j
command in Command Prompt. This allows you to effectively move the game's "Mods" folder to a new location while maintaining a link to the original path within the game's files.
Here's how to do it:
1. Open Command Prompt:
- Search for "Command Prompt" and open it as an administrator.
- You need two paths:
- Target Path: The location where you want the "Mods" folder to physically reside (e.g.,
D:\Mods2\Mods
). - Source Path: The original location of the "Mods" folder within The Sims 4 (e.g.,
C:\Users\USERNAME\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\Mods
).
- Target Path: The location where you want the "Mods" folder to physically reside (e.g.,
- Before creating the junction, delete the existing "Mods" folder in your Sims 4 folder. This ensures the game will recognize the new junction.
- Use the following syntax in Command Prompt, replacing the placeholder paths with your actual paths:
This command tells the system to create a junction link named "Mods" at the original path (
C:\Users\USERNAME\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\Mods
), which points to the new location (D:\Mods2\Mods
). Test: Launch The Sims 4 to verify that the game is now reading your mods from the new location.
Important Notes:
- The
mklink
command requires administrator privileges, so make sure you're running Command Prompt as an administrator. - The syntax is crucial. The first path is the junction link location, and the second path is the folder you're linking to.
- Deleting the existing "Mods" folder is necessary for the junction to be recognized by the game.
- While
mklink
is the primary tool, Link Shell Extension can also be used for creating symbolic links, but they might not be fully recognized by the game.
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