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praveenc_88
Mar 09, 2021Follower
Cannot read file due to (error: Permission denied)! - long file length
Hi NAS TEAM, I am using NAS box as my file backup server . frequently i am getting error for specific user ie(Cannot read file ' name more that 260 charectors') (error: Permission denied)! . ...
StephenB
Mar 09, 2021Guru - Experienced User
praveenc_88 wrote:
is there any option to accept more than 260 charectors in NAS.
This is a Windows limitation, not a NAS problem.
You can try mapping the folder to drive letter on the PC - that will shorten the path. But longer term, you need a strategy to shorten the paths. Often that requires flattening the folder structure to one that isn't as deep.
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