File can't be deleted - too long

Try it in safe mode.

Dalton

Hi,

Did you try to rename the parent folder to a shorter name?
e.g.
\subfolder1\subfolder2\veryloooooooooooooongfilename
to
\1\2\veryloooooooooooooongfilename

Then delete the folder "2" (don't forget to backup those files that you want)

Try dragging (moving) it to the root directory, then delete.

In the command prompt;

1. Go to the directory.
2. List all files with the first 3 to 6 characters (filen*.*), to ensure only the one you want to delete is on the list.
3. Type in ren filen*.* temp.txt
4. Type in del temp.txt
5. File should be gone, if not;
a. Type in attrib -h -s -r temp.txt
b. Repeat step 4.

Been there done that. The only way I was able to delete it:
1. Share the parents parent Directory (lets say as tempshere)
2. On any computer that is network with this machine, map or browse to the tempshare and just delete the parent folder that holds the long folder or filename (actualy I don't remember if this is neccessary or you can just delete the file/folder itself), but the point is that over the network it works.
Hoep this helps, email me if you need more help.