diff --git a/lib/core/option.py b/lib/core/option.py
index 274c3334a..bd2895eb2 100644
--- a/lib/core/option.py
+++ b/lib/core/option.py
@@ -1686,7 +1686,7 @@ def _cleanupOptions():
         conf.torType = conf.torType.upper()
 
     if conf.outputDir:
-        paths.SQLMAP_OUTPUT_PATH = os.path.abspath(os.path.expanduser(conf.outputDir))
+        paths.SQLMAP_OUTPUT_PATH = os.path.realpath(os.path.expanduser(conf.outputDir))
         setPaths()
 
     if conf.string: