microsoft / microsoft/AzureStorageExplorer

Add support for long paths in Windows

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Description

Problem

I'm unable to upload files whose path length exeeds Windows' MAX_LENGTH limit, even when using UNC paths.

Desired Solution

Get Storage Explorer to work with longer path lengths.

Alternatives and Workarounds

Shorten the path before uploading.

Additional Context

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/fileio/maximum-file-path-limitation

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Research direction

Start by reproducing an upload of a file whose path exceeds Windows' MAX_LENGTH limit, including through a UNC path. Investigate the Storage Explorer upload flow and the linked Windows path-length documentation; done means long-path files upload successfully without requiring the path to be shortened.

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Assessment

Tech stack
azure
Domain
desktop, operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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