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0x80010135: Path Too Long Error [Zip Extraction Fix]

Fix this error by changing a couple of settings in your registry

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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A few readers complained that they got the following notification when trying to extract a file:error 0x80010135: path too long while extracting.

This message is triggered using Windows Explorer or third-party extraction tools like WinRAR or 7-Zip. Speaking of which, you might want to visit ourWinZip won’t open guideif you have issues with ZIP files.

So, let us take you through the most effective troubleshooting process.

What does error 0x80010135: The path too long mean?

This error means that the operation being performed has exceeded the maximum characters permitted by the OS. A few other things may trigger the error, including:

How do I fix error 0x80010135?

A few pre-solutions may help you resolve the problem. So it would be best if you tried these before going into any complex solutions:

If the above attempts do not work, please continue with the solutions we list below.

1. Enable the long path support

2. Update your OS

This is as much as we will cover in our guide. Hopefully, one of these solutions has worked for you.

To learn more, we suggest reading our guide on how tocreate paths longer than 260 characters.

Reach out to us in the comments below and share your experience using these solutions.

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Afam Onyimadu

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Afam is a geek and the go-to among his peers for computer solutions. He has a wealth of experience with Windows operating systems, dating back to his introduction to Windows 98. He is passionate about technology amongst many other fields. Aside from putting pen to paper, he is a passionate soccer lover, a dog breeder, and enjoys playing the guitar and piano.

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Afam Onyimadu

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Afam is a geek and the go-to among his peers for computer solutions. He has a wealth of experience with Windows operating systems.