I hope someone with windows knowledge can help

[Razorsedge877]

I tried deleting a file that I made the name to long (It said file name to long to delete or something of the sort) and now windows will not give me any options to delete, rename, move, copy, ect. Its the only file left in my MO download folder and it will not let me delete that folder either because of the long file name that is in it. What do I do.

[Joat_Mon]

Instead of trying to rename the file try renaming some of the parent folders above it to 1 or 2 character names, then navigate back to the file you want to delete and hold down the shift key when you select delete.

[Greg]

If Windows isn't giving you an option to do anything with the file or folder, it may be because the file or folder is currently locked by some process and is in the pending queue to be deleted after it is unlocked. Try closing all applications to see if this releases the lock. If it doesn't, you may need to logoff and logon or (last resort) reboot.

[Joat_Mon]

It could also be because the total path length is too long. This link can help you get around that problem:

 

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/320081

[Razorsedge877]

I have tried shutting off my computer and restarting. It did not work. I am hoping I don't have to format my drive

[Razorsedge877]

It could also be because the total path length is too long. This link can help you get around that problem:

 

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/320081

This will be fun. I don't understand any of this

[Joat_Mon]

Look at cause #4, first solution

 

What is the full path and file name for the file you want to delete?

Edited July 30, 2016 by Joat_Mon

[Razorsedge877]

I do think the issue is #4. The file path is

   This Pc/Games (e:)/The Elder Scrolls Series/TES V - Skyrim - Mod Organizer (SRLE = Legacy of The Dragonborn)/Skyrim = Legacy of the Dragonborn (this is my MO download directory)/​​Endgame NPC Overhaul Legendary - Main File Update - USLEEP, Endgame Overhaul & Inhabitants of Skyrim - NPC Overhaul (replacer esp).7z and 7x.meta

   I know that the filename is too long, and I believe it is stuck in a process. It will not let me rename it. I have an F drive that I keep a backup on and I shortened this files name and deleted it no problem.

  I do not feel like reinstalling my E drive because it has my MO on it pluss all of my steam games ect ect

[Razorsedge877]

Instead of trying to rename the file try renaming some of the parent folders above it to 1 or 2 character names, then navigate back to the file you want to delete and hold down the shift key when you select delete.

You are awesome. My hero of the day. I shortened my MO download directory name and it worked like a charm. I can't thank you enough

Let me thank you again because I was bumming out.

[Joat_Mon]

Just glad I could help.