🧰 Registry (.reg)
Enable Win32 Long Paths (Registry Tweak)
Lifts the legacy 260-character MAX_PATH limit for apps that opt in (requires admin). Requires an elevated (Administrator) prompt.
EnableLongPaths.reg
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
; Enable Win32 Long Paths
; Lifts the legacy 260-character MAX_PATH limit for apps that opt in (requires admin). Requires an elevated (Administrator) prompt.
;
; Usage: double-click to apply, then sign out and back in (or restart
; explorer.exe) for it to take full effect. Back up your registry first
; if you're unsure (File > Export in Registry Editor).
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\FileSystem]
"LongPathsEnabled"=dword:00000001