Destination path too long error, while trying to copy, move or remove

[daanpeterson]

Hey,
Users get the “Destination Path Too Long” error while trying to copy, move or remove certain files or folders on Windows operating systems. Most of the time, this error happens because Microsoft has a 256/260 folder and name restriction in place.

Even if the issue is over 20 years old, the bug is still encountered on all the recent Windows versions. Keep in mind that this is not a limitation of NTFS, so changing the format will not remove the issue. The problem is caused by a limitation within the Win32 API library . Most of the standard issued applications (including File Explorer ) will malfunction if the character limit is exceeded.

If you’re currently struggling with this issue, we might be of help. Below you have a collection of methods that have enabled users in a similar situation to resolve the issue. Please follow each potential fix in order until you encounter a method that fixes the “Destination Path Too Long” error.
Thanks!

[Palaniyappan (Forum Leader)]

@daanpeterson

Destination Path Too Long

Hi

Welcome to UiPath forum

Are you referring to the same issue as discussed in this thread

Copy files with file length greater than 260 characters

I need to copy a files whose path length is greater than 260 characters. This works fine when you copy it normally through file explorer or cmd or power-shell. But when I try to do this from “Move File” UiPath activity it throws the long file path error. I tried to invoke power-shell and passed the command, but still it throws the same error. Can somebody help me with this?

Cheers @daanpeterson

[jeevith (Jeevith Hegde, Ph.D.)]

Hi @daanpeterson,

Do check the two alternative solution in this thread by @otico

Move File | error with max. characters of file name

Hi @Markus3003, Have you tried the following solutions? Alternative 1: Enable (set to 1) LongPathsEnable in Register editor. Follow the instructions from this link: How to change the default 256 character path limitation (MAX_PATH) in Windows 10 | AutoCAD | Autodesk Knowledge Network Alternative 2: Using SUBST As @AkshaySandhu mentioned above you can mapped to a shorter path. Like for instance using powershell activty with SUBST command. Example on how to use SUBST: Like for example…

[MarcelloClaud (Marcello-Claud Bezuidenhout)]

Thanks for directing me!

[cochrancoleen]

The LongPathTool is designed to make managing long file paths a breeze. easy to solve this issue

[Ryan_Gordino]

Try using Long Path tool.

[Martin_Miller]

You can try Long Path Tool app to fix this issue