FG
💻 Software

How to copy files that have too long of a filepath in Windows?

Fresh5 days ago
Mar 15, 2026381326 views
Confidence Score1%
1%

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?

Unverified for your environment

Select your OS to check compatibility.

1 Fix

Canonical Fix
Unverified Fix
New Fix – Awaiting Verification

Fix for: How to copy files that have too long of a filepath in Windows?

Low Risk

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 …

Awaiting Verification

Be the first to verify this fix

Sign in to verify this fix

Environment