Windows 10: System path may be too long - can I safely change it?

When starting to install a new version of a program, it gives me a warning that the system path is getting near the limit, or something like that. I tell it to go ahead, but the installation always locks up when extracting one particular file.


My system path is:

%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps


Is that too long?


If so, can I safely change it?

:)

 

Destination path too long

Hi,

Long paths works for NTFS file system only.

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/...

Enable Long Paths in Windows 10, Version 1607, and Later

Starting in Windows 10, version 1607, MAX_PATH limitations have been removed from common Win32 file and directory functions. However, you must opt-in to the new behavior.

To enable the new long path behavior, both of the following conditions must be met:

The registry key HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\FileSystem LongPathsEnabled (Type: REG_DWORD) must exist and be set to 1. The key's value will be cached by the system (per process) after the first call to an affected Win32 file or directory function
(see below for the list of functions). The registry key will not be reloaded during the lifetime of the process. In order for all apps on the system to recognize the value of the key, a reboot might be required because some processes may have started before
the key was set.

Note

This registry key can also be controlled via Group Policy at Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Filesystem > Enable NTFS long paths.

https://mspoweruser.com/ntfs-260-character-wind...

If you wish to utilize this feature, however, you will be required to make some edits to using Group Policy. Follow the steps below:

Open Group Policy Editor (Press Windows Key and type gpedit.msc and hit Enter key.

Navigate to the following directory: Local Computer Policy > Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Filesystem > NTFS.

Click Enable NTFS long paths option and enable it.

Regards,

Lee

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Changing the system volume drive letter safe?

It depends. Need some more information. Is your boot volume c: ? If so, then others can be changed around as needed, but there may be collateral damage. Usually, if there are pointers set in the registry, as long as you use the storage management plugin to change the drive letter assignments, most things should work.

Trouble comes in the form of applications that keep file system information (folders, path names, etc) in files that are stored in directories during installation. Those usually cannot be changed easily, unless you know that they are there and where they are....

What drive letters are you trying to change specifically, and what is the operating system

 

Destination path too long after enable NTFS long path

Hi my name is Jay, I'm an independent advisor. I'd be happy to help with your issue.

I understand that Long Paths is already enabled in Local Group Policy, can you also do it in the registry as suggested in this article?

https://thegeekpage.com/fix-destination-path-to...

I hope this helps, please feel free to ask questions and keep me on track. I will keep working on this issue until it's resolved, thank you.

Regards,

Jay

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