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How to overcome 'destination path too long' without changing folder names?

Anonymous
2020-11-08T06:38:56+00:00

Hi.

I am trying to do a backup of a software. I have over 3000 files with a 'destination path too long' problem.

I cannot change the name because software will stop working properly.

The software came on an external usb drive and takes up to 700GB of hardware space.

Already have Win32 long paths enabled on my Windows 10.

Is there any software that will enable me to copy all the data safely?

Thank you

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-11-08T13:47:16+00:00

    Is there any software that will enable me to copy all the data safely?

    You can copy your data safely like so:

    1. Open a Command Prompt (cmd.exe)
    2. Type this command and press Enter:

    subst  S:  "M:\Play Libraries\Hollywood Orchestral Woodwinds Diamond\Hollywood Orch Woodwinds Samples\Contra Bassoon\HW Cl CB\HW Cl CB Runs Packets"

    The target folder will now be visible on drive S:.

    Please remember to mark my reply by clicking "Did this solve your problem?".

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-11-08T13:37:52+00:00

    Thanks :)

    M:\Play Libraries\Hollywood Orchestral Woodwinds Diamond\Hollywood Orch Woodwinds Samples\Contra Bassoon\HW Cl CB\HW Cl CB Runs Packets\HW Cl CB 8vaPk StacDbTg\HW Cl CB 8vaPk StacDbTg RnUp\HW Cl CB 8vaPk StacDbTg RnUp mp\HW Cl CB 8vaPk StacDbTg RnUp mp 034.ews

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-11-08T13:10:53+00:00

    I was after the actual path, not the error message.

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-11-08T11:48:40+00:00

    Here you go.

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  5. Anonymous
    2020-11-08T11:35:46+00:00

    To illustrate your problem, please post one of these long paths.

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