Friday, March 15, 2019

Delete Directory Results in error File Path is “is too long.”

We receive the below error when runing a rmdir or manual delete:




Workaround #1:
Download 7Zip:
  1. Download and install the latest stable build of 7zip.
  2. Run the 7zip File Manager (7zfm.exe).
  3. In the 7zip File Manager, navigate so that you can see the name of the folder you want to delete (i.e. you're in the parent folder).
  4. Hold the Shift button down.
  5. Click the "Delete" button, either on your keyboard or in the 7zip File Manager toolbar; make sure you're still holding the Shift key down.
  6. Click the "OK" button; make sure you're still holding the Shift key down.


Workaround #2:
Download FastCopy:
Use the Delete function:



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