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The thread addresses an issue with Windows file and folder names exceeding the OS-imposed length limits, causing backup and restoration problems. The original poster seeks a way to prevent users from creating overly long filenames, while a respondent suggests using a third-party tool like "Long Path Tool" to manage long file paths. Overall, the discussion revolves around handling and troubleshooting Windows file path length limitations.
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Esther Sanz

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My office pals are constantly creating lenghy file names and folders that surpass windows limits, which is causing problems when I perform or restore backups. Is there a way to just stop windows from letting a user write or copy a file which exceeds the limits imposed by the OS itself?. I´ve seen paths up to 300 caracthers, and when I restore a backup with Cobian it won´t recreate the original paths and filenames because they are too long.
 

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To solve problem such as delete or move or copy of long file name a good program “Long Path Tool” may be used, try it and share your feedback.
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raymono

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To solve problem such as delete or move or copy of long file name a good program “Long Path Tool” may be used, try it and share your feedback.
 

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