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.
Usage: findlinks <filename>
Publisher’s description
What is FindLinks?
FindLinks is a proprietary disk & usb tool program for Windows from Sysinternals.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as Portable. The main installer is 278 KB. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 2,298 times. Similar programs include Rufus, Ventoy and smartmontools.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (278 KB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No update for more than a year
In short: FindLinks is a disk & usb tool tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is FindLinks safe to download?
- The file is served by download.sysinternals.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
90578BC865785E7BC49B1E59E89893816E7256441DFC80F99F58A1200578DB3D· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1Latest | September 18, 2020 | 278 KB | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Microsoft.Sysinternals.FindLinks -echoco install findlinks -yProgram files (.exe): findlinks.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Sysinternals
- Category
- Disk & USB tools
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.1
- Released
- September 18, 2020
- Added to the catalogue
- October 14, 2023
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 2,298
- Website
- learn.microsoft.com
- winget ID
- Microsoft.Sysinternals.FindLinks
- Chocolatey package
- findlinks
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is FindLinks free?
FindLinks is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is FindLinks safe to download?
The download comes from download.sysinternals.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install FindLinks with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does FindLinks run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Can I use FindLinks without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to FindLinks?
Rufus, Ventoy, smartmontools, unetbootin and gdu. The alternatives page compares them.
