“The file name you specified is not valid or too long. Specify a different file name”

Sometimes you may get this problem when you try to manipulate a given file in your system. It can be very inconveniencing as it will deny you the control of the file in a manner that meets your needs. Usually, you will confront this challenge when you try to rename the file or even to move it into a different storage location in the system.
The main cause of this problem has to do with the fact that there are a maximum number of characters allowed for the path of the folder. When the folder or file you are trying to handle has a character path that is longer than the 255 characters, you will have to confront the challenge of this error message of “The file name you specified is not valid or too long. Specify a different file name”.

Giving shorter tags as well as trying to make shorter the path of the folder may work at certain times but is not a reliable solution to the problem. However, you need to have a way of managing the situation that will give you consistent accuracy. O this end, you can opt for the recommended Long Path Tool solution. This is software that has been carefully made with the errors concerning file names and paths in mind. When you choose to use this tool to solve your problems of this nature, you will be certain that these errors will not be a problem to you anymore. Moreover, it has the ability of handling even more errors that you may see arising from incompatibility with the OS. All those problems you have with file deletion or long paths will be alleviated.

With the Long Path Tool, you will be able to have better control of your files or folders. You can rename, edit or move them as much as you wish to. Moreover, you will be capable of handling those paths whose character count is as high as 32,000.

You do not have to worry about the issue of a difficult-to-crack program. This is because the software is fairly easy to use. You only need to download it onto the computer to be able to use it. Moreover, the program does not require much system capability to be able to use. Once you have an icon of the software on your desktop, you will be able to see all those files that have complications arising from path name lengths should you launch the program. You can then simply just scroll to the given file you wish to manipulate and carry out the command you wish for. You will also receive updates and these will be given for free.

There is no more reason to worry about the problems that come from an inhibitive path name. You can have great control of these documents by simply having the Long Path Tool at your disposal. The inconveniences of “The file name you specified is not valid or too long. Specify a different file name” will be handled in a fast manner.

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