Source Path Too Long While Deleting Files In Windows 10/8/7 [Tutorial]
28Source Path Too Long While Deleting Files In Windows 10/8/7 [Tutorial]
When trying to delete a file or folder with over 258 characters, you may encounter an error that says, Source Path Too Long followed by "The source file name(s) are larger than is supported by the file system."
This is an error you might have experienced more at work than at home. You decided to copy a file or take a backup of it to another location or drive, you browse to the source location and starts copying. But you get this error, instead.
Video suggested (if additional assistance is needed):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChWfy289uTk
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This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems.Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).