About this tag
This tag covers discussions about long file paths in Windows, focusing on how Windows 11 and earlier versions handle path length limits. Topics include File Explorer's lack of folder size details, filename restrictions, and uneven support for long paths across different applications and system components. The content highlights that while some long-path issues stem from compatibility boundaries, others have been addressed in recent Windows Insider builds. Administrators and developers often need to work around these limitations, as a simple Settings toggle may not resolve all cases. The tag is relevant for users troubleshooting path-related errors or seeking to understand Windows' file system constraints.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Windows 11 File Explorer Adds MB/GB Units, Still No Folder Sizes

    Windows 11’s File Explorer still leaves folder sizes blank in its Details view, but MakeUseOf’s broader complaint needs an update: Microsoft has already changed one of the three cited behaviors in current Windows Insider builds, while the other two are rooted in compatibility boundaries that...