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No, there isn't a limit.

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xmidnight
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02-02-2021, 04:58 AM
#11
That's within the limit. Let me know if you need anything else.
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xmidnight
02-02-2021, 04:58 AM #11

That's within the limit. Let me know if you need anything else.

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BlitzSquadHD
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02-02-2021, 06:23 AM
#12
Create folders in C: drive, follow instructions carefully. Windows limits names to 250 chars. Use \\ for long paths.
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BlitzSquadHD
02-02-2021, 06:23 AM #12

Create folders in C: drive, follow instructions carefully. Windows limits names to 250 chars. Use \\ for long paths.

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emstay26
Senior Member
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02-02-2021, 01:46 PM
#13
I use Nextcloud. During syncing to a PC, it generates file paths in Windows that exceed what Windows permits. This might be due to stricter limits on Linux. I discovered this by testing a PDF sync to my PC, which failed to open and produced errors when attempting to move it, even though no path length issue was mentioned. It took some time before I noticed the paths were too long and realized it wasn’t a corruption problem.
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emstay26
02-02-2021, 01:46 PM #13

I use Nextcloud. During syncing to a PC, it generates file paths in Windows that exceed what Windows permits. This might be due to stricter limits on Linux. I discovered this by testing a PDF sync to my PC, which failed to open and produced errors when attempting to move it, even though no path length issue was mentioned. It took some time before I noticed the paths were too long and realized it wasn’t a corruption problem.

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theRafii
Junior Member
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02-05-2021, 06:11 AM
#14
actually its The Windows API has many functions that also have Unicode versions to permit an extended-length path for a maximum total path length of 32,767 character. i know cause i had to do that because PlayStation 3 OS doesn't have such lowly limits like windows default . "Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Filesystem > Enable Win32 long paths" however there's a catch, apps must support this new path length... i would guess at least windows explorer would though?
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theRafii
02-05-2021, 06:11 AM #14

actually its The Windows API has many functions that also have Unicode versions to permit an extended-length path for a maximum total path length of 32,767 character. i know cause i had to do that because PlayStation 3 OS doesn't have such lowly limits like windows default . "Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Filesystem > Enable Win32 long paths" however there's a catch, apps must support this new path length... i would guess at least windows explorer would though?

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gavin_shaka
Senior Member
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02-05-2021, 06:54 AM
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I'm explaining your point clearly. The post had a very short path—just 124 characters. I demonstrated the default maximum path length as 260 bytes, which is compatible with older systems. Windows stores paths using a special Unicode format that requires multiple bytes per character. This allows up to 65,536 bytes for a path, meaning in theory you could have a path of up to 32,767 characters. The example highlights how important it is for applications to understand this and handle long names properly.
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gavin_shaka
02-05-2021, 06:54 AM #15

I'm explaining your point clearly. The post had a very short path—just 124 characters. I demonstrated the default maximum path length as 260 bytes, which is compatible with older systems. Windows stores paths using a special Unicode format that requires multiple bytes per character. This allows up to 65,536 bytes for a path, meaning in theory you could have a path of up to 32,767 characters. The example highlights how important it is for applications to understand this and handle long names properly.

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