[Solved] Cannot delete long file name file

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mikewebb
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[Solved] Cannot delete long file name file

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I need suggestion for how to delete the file which has long file name/path. Getting error: File name too long cannot delete. Thank you.
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Re: Cannot delete long file name file.

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Perhaps you might try this link
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Re: Cannot delete long file name file.

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Shorten some of the folder names in the path then try again.
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Re: Cannot delete long file name file.

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Hi! If you are still having trouble in deleting such files I suggest to use Long Path Tool. It works well in any version of Mac and Windows.
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