problem with zip file

[thecracken]

hi there

when I wanna extract rar files , winrar will give this error that one of your file are more than 260 character and wont extract it . i cant rename that file in winrar . can u tell me how can I solve this problem ?

 

[Dude111]

Hmmmmmm that is a problem isnt it??

I was gonna suggest going into DOS and renaming the file there TO A SHORTER NAME but seeing its a ZIP file,i dont think thats possible....

I have not ever used WINRAR will it let you edit the names of the embedded files before it tries to extract them??


Good luck to you!

 

[lxskllr]

That's a file system limit. Dunno how to get around it.

 

[splat_ed]

Where are you trying to extract it to? It might be the total path that is too long, not within the zip. Try a location closer to C: ( or equivalent e.g. A flash drive's root)

 

[PowerYoga]

Change folder path to a shorter one. You shouldn't be able to zip up the file if the name is too long.

 

[corkyg]

Why not try the genuine ZIP software? WinRAR is a competitor/alternative.

 

[Dude111]

Ya you do have a point there!!