Windows 10: Is there a way to make long path and filenames not be a problem in Windows?

I sometimes have a library of files stored in a lengthy folder path. The problem arises when the filename is also long.


It's as if the file does not exist even though it is physically there.


I can't move these files from search results to another folder. Other programs have difficulty also recognizing these files.


The only thing I can do is go into its physical location. From there I can open the file and move it to another folder.

Even 'open file location' from the right click menu does not work.



Is there any fix for long path / filename problems in Windows?



If it were just a few files like this I would manually fix them, but there are many due to automatic storage from a web-based file download service.



Thank you

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Long filenames in File History (Windows 10)

This is a known issue.... it will not be able to backup any file that results in a path that exceeds 260 characters.

Personally, I pulled a "deep" folder from my profile and put it at the root of C:\

Windows 10 apparently has added some support for >260 characters.... although I have not tried this:

https://www.howtogeek.com/266621/how-to-make-windows-10-accept-file-paths-over-260-characters/

 

Filename too long to copy

Hi John,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I can understand how frustrating it could be when things go unusual. I will certainly help you.

We suggest you to refer the below steps and check it works:

• If you are needing to simply migrate a lot of folders from one place to another is to map a drive to the drilled own folder. Browse to the hidden share path and copy it to your clipboard.
• Click on Map Network Drive in My PC It would appear under the tools menu.
• Then simply paste your long path and hit Finish.
• Now you will be able to copy the files/folders into this location without receiving that error.
  

Please refer the below link for reference:

Can't Delete Folder, "Destination Path Too Long" Error in Windows 7

Keep us posted if you face any issues on windows in future. We will be glad to help you.

 

Long filenames in File History (Windows 10)

Hi

I have very deep subfolders on my laptop and long filenames. File History does not back up the long filenames. Apart from renaming these files, is there a way to overcome this problem?

Thanks

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