How to Fix: Folder name too long to delete
Are you getting folder name too long to delete messages?
The issue can easily be fixed using DeleteLongPath, a new freeware tool
typical error messages include:
“Cannot delete <file name>: The file name you specified is not valid or too long.
specify a different file name”
“The specified path, file name, or both are too long. The fully qualified file name must be less than 260 characters, and the directory name must be less than 248 characters.”
Download your copy today for free and finally get to delete that folder!
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