long file names

[kevin_lane]

some of our past pupils have decided to create long folder names is there a tool or a restriction to stop this or delete the folders they have created

[Steve21]

Never tried it directly on server, but I use this normally: Path Too Long | Filename too long | Filename is too long | Path too long utility to delete/rename any I need unlocked

 

Steve

[mwbutler]

We found that free programs never worked for us, so here's what we do to get rid of these annoying files.

 

Open up Command Prompt and type on seperate lines:

 

h:
cd RMUsers\Students\Work\Year11
cd User123
rmdir /S a

 

What it does:

 

h: - Changes to H: Drive

cd RMUsers\Students\Work\Year11 - Changes Directory to Year 11 folder

cd User123 - Changes Directory to that user

rmdir /S a - Removes Directory called a

 

If the folder has a space in it, e.g My Settings, make sure you use " " around the word. e.g The removal command should look like this: rmdir /S "My Settings"

 

Hope this helps!

[bossman]

@kevin_lane:

 

If you require a tool 7zip which is free will allow you to delete and move files and folders with long file names. 7-Zip

 

Its a great tool for zipping up files and you can get a plugin development tool which lets you create self extracting files which work great when installing an application throughout the schools computer systems if it requires wrapping up.

 

Enjoy but use carefully

[british_government]

If I get the problem I just map a network drive to wherever the location, for example if I am accessing N:\pupils\year11\student\longnameblah blah\

I would map a new network drive to wherever N is and then pupils\year11\student, which shortens the path, then delete or rename to my hearts content.

 

 

OH, and I make sure to give the kid a kick next time I see them

[6Foot2]

If I get the problem I just map a network drive to wherever the location, ...

 

+1 for this solution. Been using this method for years.

 

...OH, and I make sure to give the kid a kick next time I see them

 

Not so sure about that one though.