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Compressed folders error: Windows cannot complete the extraction. The destination path is too long. Rename the compressed folder and try again

Anonymous
2023-08-30T06:08:50+00:00

I keep getting this error when I attempt to open a compressed file but I am unable to rename as it says (the option isn't given). I have Windows 11. How can I solve this?

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  1. Ramesh Srinivasan 173.9K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2023-08-30T13:21:03+00:00

    Hi Jackie,

    Sorry for not explaining it in detail.

    Please create a temporary folder in the C:\ drive (e.g., C:\Zip)

    Move the .zip file to that directory, and extract the files to a subfolder. See How to unzip files on Windows 11, 10

    (or)

    Get the 7-Zip portable version from this third-party link: https://portableapps.com/apps/utilities/7-zip_portable

    Portable version of the program is unavailable from the 7-Zip official site. The Portableapps.com portal is not owned by 7-Zip, but it's a trusted domain.

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  1. Ramesh Srinivasan 173.9K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2023-08-30T16:32:01+00:00

    You're welcome!

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