Create shortcut in windows programmatically

Question

Is there a way to create link in windows?
I found samples that use VBScript or one has to do download Shortcut.exe.
I need a simple solutio

Answer 1

Well, I had to use Shortcut.exe to create shortcut but actually what I needed was a HardLink to a folder but Shortcut.exe would create a SoftLink.
Eventually I used junction.exe to create the HardLink.
Check this post for more information https://stackoverflow.com/questions/46885/how-to-create-symbolic-links-in-windows