How to Fix ‘Destination Path Too Long’ Error

Fixing the ‘Destination Path Too Long’ Error: Solutions to Shorten File Names and Simplify Paths

Destination Path Too Long

This guide will help you understand and resolve issues related to long file paths in Windows. While Windows traditionally has a 260-character path limit, you can enable support for longer paths with some configuration changes.

Prerequisites

  • Windows 10 or Windows 11
  • Administrator access
  • Basic familiarity with Windows Registry Editor
  • (Optional) Access to PowerShell or Command Prompt

Understanding Path Length Limitations

By default, Windows has the following limitations:

  • Maximum path length (MAX_PATH): 260 characters
  • Usable characters: 256 (after accounting for drive letter and termination character)
  • With long path support: Up to 32,767 characters

Enable Long Path Support

Method 1: Using Registry Editor

1. Open Registry Editor:

  • Press `Windows + R`
  • Type `regedit` and press Enter

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