If you are receiving an error
“Destination Path Too Long” when trying to copy or move a file to a folder, try
the quick trick below. The reason you are receiving the error is because
Windows Explorer will fail to copy/delete/rename any path-name longer than 256
characters. The instructions below apply to Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8,
Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2012.
Destination
Path Too Long
Full Error: “The file name(s)
would be too long for the destination folder. You can shorten the file name and
try again, or try a location that has a shorter path.”
Screenshot of “Destination Path Too
Long” error on Windows Server 2008
Screenshot of “Destination Path Too
Long” error on Windows 8
Step
1
The quickest fix for this,
especially if you are needing to simply migrate a lot of folders from one place
to another is to map a drive to the drilled down folder.
What I would do is browse to the hidden share path and copy it to your clipboard.
What I would do is browse to the hidden share path and copy it to your clipboard.
Step
2
Then browse to “Computer” or “My
Computer” and click on Map Network Drive. Depending on your OS it might appear
under the tools menu.
Step
3
Then simply paste your long path and
hit Finish.
Step
4
Now you will be able to copy the
files/folders into this location without receiving that error.
2 comments:
Hi, I also encounter this type of problem but Long path tool really work for me . I don't know if it will work for you but you can just give it a try . :)
I suggest you Long Path Tool will let you easily
delete, copy or rename long path files, you can try it
for better service.
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