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Path Too Long!
« on: November 25, 2015, 10:01:14 am »
Path Too Long!

"Dane Aplikacji" (Application Data)

I really do not know why this is happening, even after reinstalling the system still auto create too long path. :sad:
My Windows 7 64-bit

It is possible to fix, correct path?
It's complicated?, unworkable?  :sleep:
how to use Tweaking.com - Windows Repair it to fix it?


« Last Edit: November 25, 2015, 10:03:52 am by makinero »

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Re: Path Too Long!
« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2015, 10:48:53 pm »
Nothing to fix as it isnt a bug or error, it is a known limitation of Windows.

The max path for most windows and other programs including explorer.exe itself is the 260 char path limit. So anything longer than that and you get that error. A lot of times when deleting files I get that error, I just go to the path it is complaining about and start renaming the files or folders down to just 1 char to shorten the length, then explorer can delete them without any problems.

There are some 3rd party programs that can handle paths longer than 260 chars by using the unicode versions of the Windows API.

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Re: Path Too Long!
« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2015, 02:21:30 am »
It is true that some programs may create a path even with 400-600 characters ! (on some computers) .Microsoft has prepared a special hotfix (but adapted only on some computers)

It makes no sense to manually remove thousands (!) Path.
No access to this folder (even if are an administrator)
Once change the path, system again create a very long path!
« Last Edit: November 26, 2015, 02:25:12 am by makinero »

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Re: Path Too Long!
« Reply #3 on: November 26, 2015, 08:43:47 pm »
Fixed. :tongue:

Code: [Select]
Scanning Reparse Points.
│ Started at (2015-11-27 05:35:08)

Reparse Point: (Type: JUNCTION) (Name: Dane aplikacji) (Original Path: C:\ProgramData\Dane aplikacji) (Target Path: C:\ProgramData) (Creation Time: 2015-10-24 06:11:03)
Infinite Loop! Points back to a parent folder. I was able to access the original path folder contents, which means it creates an infinite loop.

│ Problems were found with the Reparse Points.
│ You can use the Repair Reparse Points Tool at the bottom of this Window to try and fix these problems.

│ Files & Folders Searched: 167 705
│ Reparse Points Found: 80

│ Done Scanning Reparse Points.(2015-11-27 05:35:14)
« Last Edit: November 26, 2015, 09:13:33 pm by makinero »