This freeware will allow copying and backup of files with arbitrarily long names

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In Reply to: File problem - loosing my freaking mind over this one posted by mbnx01 on January 17, 2015 at 12:45:38:

This problem is called "the MAX_PATH problem" by Windows developers.

Here is a freeware called FastCopy for copying and backup that solves the problem without needing to change file names. The UI is uninspiring, but it beats the pants off anything else I've ever used for both speed and reliability. It uses a trick with the Windows Application Programming Interface which allows for arbitrarily long file and path names.

To have it remember the window position and size, enable "WindowPos Fix" and "WindowSize Fix" on the File menu.

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Topic - File problem - loosing my freaking mind over this one - mbnx01 12:45:38 01/17/15 (5)

This freeware will allow copying and backup of files with arbitrarily long names - andy_c 12:53:53 01/18/15 (0)

Imagine how IT departments feel..... - SJK 06:09:15 01/18/15 (0)

RE: File problem - loosing my freaking mind over this one - Tony Lauck 18:32:28 01/17/15 (0)

What O/S are yu running?..................... - Cut-Throat 12:57:03 01/17/15 (1)

RE: What O/S are yu running?..................... - mbnx01 13:02:38 01/17/15 (0)

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This freeware will allow copying and backup of files with arbitrarily long names - andy_c 12:53:53 01/18/15 (0)

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