Free File manager with long name support?

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  1. ecktt

    ecktt MDL Novice

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    #1 ecktt, May 30, 2023
    Good day.

    I'm looking for an easy to use and free (or at least cheap) file manager that supports LongPathsEnabled so I don't get "Destination Path Too Long" error. So far "Directory Opus" is a near perfect solution with only some minor quirks that I can live with, but the price is pretty stiff, especial for a home user. I currently use cli get stuff done but it's a pita. Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

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  2. kaljukass

    kaljukass MDL Guru

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    #2 kaljukass, May 30, 2023
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  3. ecktt

    ecktt MDL Novice

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    #3 ecktt, Jun 1, 2023 (OP)
  4. acer-5100

    acer-5100 MDL Guru

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    #4 acer-5100, Jun 6, 2023

    Just use XY explorer free.

    It's by far the best FM for Windows.

    Just check

    Tools > Configuration > Controls and More > Miscellaneous > Support overlong filenames
     
  5. ecktt

    ecktt MDL Novice

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    #5 ecktt, Jun 17, 2023 (OP)
    Sigh. Same thing.....
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  6. acer-5100

    acer-5100 MDL Guru

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  7. user469

    user469 MDL Member

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    #7 user469, Aug 10, 2023
    I've got the same problem , still no file paths longer than 260 characters in Win 10 Explorer in 2023 ?
     
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  8. erpsterm35

    erpsterm35 MDL Expert

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    #9 dadvii, Oct 9, 2023
    I'll just leave this here in case anone else encounters this problem.

    Try 7-zip. The GUI has a file manager which you can use.
     
  10. acer-5100

    acer-5100 MDL Guru

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    #10 acer-5100, Oct 10, 2023
    Yepp. F9 does marvels :)