To allow Windows users to create symlinks:
- Run
secpol.msc
. This (reportendly) does not exist on some versions of Windows and you will have to use a workaround. - Go to Local Policies -> User Rights Assignment -> Create symbolic links -> Add User or Group...
- Type your username in the text field and click "Check Names".
- Click OK, then click OK, and close the Local Security Policy window.
See the screenshot.