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How to Enable Long Paths in Windows 10

Maverick 6 Steps 180 Seconds Jan 30, 2024
Filed to: Quick Guides
Windows 10 has a limitation on the length of file paths, but there's a way to enable longer paths. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do this:
1

Open Registry Editor

On your Windows 10 computer, type 'regedit' into the search bar and select 'Registry Editor' from the search results.

Open-Registry-Editor
2

Navigate to the Correct Key

In the Registry Editor, navigate to the following key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\FileSystem

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3

Find the 'LongPathsEnabled' Entry

On the right side of the 'FileSystem' key, find the 'LongPathsEnabled' entry.

Find-the-LongPathsEnabled-Entry
4

Modify 'LongPathsEnabled'

Double-click on 'LongPathsEnabled'. In the 'Value data' box, change the value from 0 to 1.

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5

Save Changes

Click 'OK' to save the changes.

Save-Changes
6

Close Registry Editor

Close the Registry Editor. The changes will take effect immediately.

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