How to copy files that have too long of a filepath in Windows?
Problem
I need to make backups of some files on a network share. However, I need to copy those files to my local drive before burning the disks because those files might be in use. Some of the files won't copy because the file path is too long. Is there any workaround other than changing the file structure?
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Fix for: How to copy files that have too long of a filepath in Windows?
Robust File and Folder Copy. Windows 7 and above, (including Windows 10): Robocopy XP027 is a standard command on Windows 7 and above. Windows versions > 7 may have other Robocopy versions, as Robocopy is still maintained. Please read the link above for more details regarding, limitations in specific versions of Robocopy. NT 4/ Windows 2000: The Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit Tools include Robocopy XP010, which can be run on NT 4/ Windows 2000. Windows 95, or NT 3.5: Robocopy does not run on …
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