Windows 10: Issues with long file paths

Discus and support Issues with long file paths in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I have a file with a path that begins with \\?\ which is causing a lot of issues with programs. It's a video file and VLC won't play it, etc. I already... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/recordlow, May 14, 2020.

  1. /U/RECORDLOW
    /u/recordlow Win User

    Issues with long file paths


    I have a file with a path that begins with \\?\ which is causing a lot of issues with programs. It's a video file and VLC won't play it, etc. I already have LongPathsEnabled in the registry. Is there any way to get long paths to look normal or is it just up to the other programs to deal with it?

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    /u/recordlow, May 14, 2020
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  2. RANDY_VRAN
    Randy_Vran Win User

    Explorer support for zip files with long file paths

    I suggest you try Long path tool is the very good program for easily delete, copy & rename long path files, error, unlock solution.
    Try it and solve your problem.
    I used long path tool and I solve my error, unlock problem solution.
     
    Randy_Vran, May 14, 2020
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  3. NAT
    Nat Win User
    Is it risky to enable long file paths on Windows 10?

    Windows 10 has an option to allow for longer file paths (background). Is it risky to enable this option?

    I ask because I've heard mixed comments about how there can be bugs related to long file names.

    From a recent (2016-07-30) MSDN blog post:

    • A comment:

    • The response:


    Another question on SuperUser (2016-08-17) seems to suggest that there're known issues.

    Question: Does enabling long file paths increase the risk of file loss or corruption on Windows 10?
     
    Nat, May 14, 2020
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  4. EASY RHINO
    Easy Rhino Win User

    Issues with long file paths

    Add a path to $PATH?

    what exactly do you need to decipher about that path line? also, what are you installing? perhaps i can help.
     
    Easy Rhino, May 14, 2020
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