Category "lnk"

error: LNK 2005 when i include regex, vector, or curlpp in c++ CLR

I'm new to C++ CLR development. I'm trying to develop a GUI app but when i include vector/regex/curlpp i get an error while compiling LNK 2005. Anyone have any

How to create a link without .lnk extension?

If I have a file named "C\Test\mypic.jpg", can I create a shortcut with path "C\Test2\mypic.jpg"? Windows always seems to add a ".lnk" suffix, which is unwanted