Windows 10: folder wont open and file wont copy because name has reserved characters and can't rename them.

Discus and support folder wont open and file wont copy because name has reserved characters and can't rename them. in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I was copying some music from Linux to a external NTFS drive to transfer it to Windows but when trying to copy the files/folders, windows blocks me... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Harry_001, Feb 19, 2019.

  1. Harry_001 Win User

    folder wont open and file wont copy because name has reserved characters and can't rename them.


    I was copying some music from Linux to a external NTFS drive to transfer it to Windows but when trying to copy the files/folders, windows blocks me copying the files with '?' and folders with ':'.


    I got this error when trying to copy a file with '?':

    The file name you specified is not valid or too long.

    Specify a diffrent file name.


    And when trying to access a folder with ':' in:

    [folder path] is unavalible, If the location is on this PC, make sure the device or drive is connected or this disc is inserted, and then try again. If the location is on a network, make sure you're connected to the network or the internet, and then try again. If the location still can't be found, it might have been moved or deleted.


    QUESTON:

    So the question is how can I copy these files without having to logout and boot into Linux. Is there any way, I'm fine with comandline (thats basicly a requirement with Linux), I can't run virtual machines on this computer (I need a newer BIOS update to allow this and haven't gotten around to doing that), and I am happy to use 3rd party software?



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    :)
     
    Harry_001, Feb 19, 2019
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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, Feb 19, 2019
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  3. ax_Cap Win User
    Can't open or rename file (name is too long) WTF?

    Solved!!!!!

    Use 7zip.

    open the 7zip file manager, go to the folder of the long name file, select the file, right click on it and select "rename".
    erase some of the words of the file and press enter.

    regards!!!!!
     
    ax_Cap, Feb 19, 2019
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  4. yesme Win User

    folder wont open and file wont copy because name has reserved characters and can't rename them.

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

    Thanks a lot Mate, it works!!!!!
     
    yesme, Feb 19, 2019
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