Fix Destination Path Too Long Error In Windows 10/8/7

Fix Destination Path Too Long Error In Windows 10/8/7.

Users get the “Destination Path Too Long” error while trying to copy, move or remove certain files or folders on Windows operating systems. Most of the time, this error happens because Microsoft has a 256/260 folder and name restriction in place.

Even if the issue is over 20 years old, the bug is still encountered on all the recent Windows versions. Keep in mind that this is not a limitation of NTFS, so changing the format will not remove the issue. The problem is caused by a limitation within the Win32 API library. Most of the standard issued applications (including File Explorer) will malfunction if the character limit is exceeded.

If you’re currently struggling with this issue, we might be of help. Below you have a collection of methods that have enabled users in a similar situation to resolve the issue. Please follow each potential fix in order until you encounter a method that fixes the “Destination Path Too Long” error.

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems.Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).

[andrewscott]

Despite enabling long paths in the registry I still can't copy deep directories in windows 10. For 2023 that's actually quite an unfortunate limitation of Windows.

[SoulerClash]

it is already set at 1 for me on my windows 7 and i have the problem, so do i set it to 0?

[gilfavor]

There isn't a 'long path enabled' in Windows 8.1

[magzylanan]

You can use the long path tool for this issue.

In using the long path tool you just have to click on the long path tool application icon and the tool will provide you a window that contains all your files. You have now the capability to move, delete rename and modify your files without getting error messages. It is a user friendly tool and it is a quick fix for this issue.

[awraii]

Thank you so much! I'm not a very techy person and your tutorial was super easy to follow. I'm very grateful thanks a lot! 😀

[krikx]

Hi MDTech, I tried this same technique you showed in your video years ago based on an article I read somewhere, and now your video says the same but it didn't work for me ( I'm using Win 7 ultimate ), I also tried ( in addition to 0 & 1 ) all the digits up to 11 ( one after the other ).
Any ideas plz ?
thanks :)

[สุทธิชัยอัมพรพิพัฒน์]

Hi, I have some question My windows is windows 7 ultimate there is not register long path enable, How can I do it

[essentialeugene]

I can't find Long Paths Enabled in Windows 7 or 8.

[Pulse]

I dont know this thing for years, its so dumb that it happen when something important happen right now

[MrJohnTrotter]

Followed instructions but I'm still having the same issue. Would the straps be different when trying to copy from windows 10 to a USB?

[rajub]

It worked for me by just renaming the folder.
Thanks 👍

[TopShelfKobe]

I don’t see the longpathenabled on mines

[patricke]

Is this working for windows 64 bit as well or only 32 bit?

[VazgShah]

in windows 8.1 there is no directory in registry like it has in windows 10. So please help to solve this problem in windows 8.1 pro

[WillNoJoke]

Dint work in my pro 7. Pain, had to map many drives, delete, map, delete...

[nathaliafleytas]

It says to me when I put 1 on it “cannot edit “Long Path Enabled: error writing the value’s new contests “ sad😿

[rayrainer]

My windows 7 pro does not have longpathenabled in the FileSystem in regedit.

[francescobonetti]

I can't find the file "longpathsenable", it is the only one missing, all the others files are like yours! I have windows 8.1. Could you please help me?

[JAMSTUBE]

@MDTechVideos Do you have to restart the computer after you make those changes or does the change comes into effect immediately as soon as you change the value from 0 to 1?

[hapatapa_]

ITS ALREADY ENABLED BUT LONG NTFS PATHS ARE NOT SUPPORTED SO IT SHOULD BE DISABLED