Fix Error 0x800700ce, the Filename or Extension Is Too Long [Tutorial]

It’s very easy to fix the File name or extension is too long problem. You can try these solutions in the situation: run File and Folder troubleshooter, create a new user account, rename File/ Folder using Command Prompt, and create a Network Drive. You can even enable Win32 long paths to solve the problem.

System errors can occur sooner or later, and many users reported having ERROR_FILENAME_EXCED_RANGE error. This error is often followed by The filename or extension is too long error message, so today we’re going to show you how to fix it on Windows 11/10.

While renaming specific files or folders, many users have reported facing Error 0x800700CE, The filename or extension is too long. The error message also prevents the user from accessing that file or folder.

Rename Folder
An unexpected error is keeping you from renaming the folder. If you continue to receive this error, you can use the error code to search for help with this problem.
Error 0x800700CE: The filename or extension is too long.

Issues addressed in this tutorial:
file extension too long
file extension too long to delete
file extension too long to copy
can i extend my existing extension
the filename and extension is too long

If you’ve ever seen this issue, it was probably a simple fix for you. If you’ve seen this error more than twice, then you also know that it can be a complex issue to fix sometimes.

Let’s hope you only run into the easy fix variety, but we’ll prepare you for the less easy, guaranteed to work fixes too.

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.

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