Destination Path Too Long Fixed: Freeware Tool Deletes Long Path
Are you getting these annoying messages when trying to delete a really long folder structure:
Destination Path Too Long: The file name(s) would be too long for the destination folder. You can shorten the file name and try again, or try a location that has a shorter path
Well there’s hope. DeleteLongPath does exactly what it’s named after: it deletes really long paths and folder structures:

Download your free copy at //backupchain.com/DeleteLongPath.html
PS: Also works from the command line and when called inside batch files
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