Windows 10: Files with a very long path and file name don't open

Discus and support Files with a very long path and file name don't open in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Files with a very long name in a nested subfolder do not open unless a copy is made or the folder path property is removed.Interestingly, the File... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by JRoseTofS, Jul 13, 2022.

  1. JRoseTofS Win User

    Files with a very long path and file name don't open


    Files with a very long name in a nested subfolder do not open unless a copy is made or the folder path property is removed.Interestingly, the File Location in the General properties tab starts with //?D:/ but the folder path in the Details tab starts just with just D:/ I have a lot of files like this and I'm looking for a way to resolve this for our users who have organized the folder hierarchy and folder/file names to be very descriptive.I would appreciate some advice.

    :)
     
    JRoseTofS, Jul 13, 2022
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  2. Patrick8 Win User

    Can't open or rename file (name is too long) WTF?

    Hi Ramsey,

    I suggest to try "Long Path Tool" program .

    before I have problem cannot copy file because file name too long. and after I found long path tool and now my problem solved

    Thanks

    Patrick
     
    Patrick8, Jul 13, 2022
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  3. Can't open or rename file (name is too long) WTF?

    Thread necro...

    When in doubt, use CMD.

    1. Run CMD
    2. Use CD <path> to navigate to the directory where the file exists.
    3. Use the DIR command to get the list of files. DIR will likely abbreviate the ridiculously long named file with NAME~1.
    4. Use the MOVE <source> <destination> to give the file a new name. For example: move "NAME~1" "MyShortName"
    5. ...
    6. PROFIT!

    CMD is always the answer. *Wink Files with a very long path and file name don't open ;)
     
    FordGT90Concept, Jul 13, 2022
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  4. slozomby Win User

    Files with a very long path and file name don't open

    Recent File List

    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file1

    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file2
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file3
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file4
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file5
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file6
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file7
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file8
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file9
    ...

    you get the idea. ( too lazy to put it in a for loop and test it.

    or just open regedit and remove all the fileX from that key.
     
    slozomby, Jul 13, 2022
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