Error 1320 (Specified path is too long).


  1. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #1

    Error 1320 (Specified path is too long).


    Hey guys, I have a problem. I keep getting error 1320 whenever I try to install the Red Giant Effects Suite trial. Half way through the installation process, I get error 1320 which basically tells me that the folder name exceeds 260 characters (or something like that). Anyways, I would try to rename the folder except its located in ProgramData\Documents and I keep getting access denied, so no way to access the Red Giant folder. Also, during the installation setup, I figured that maybe I could try to change the location but it doesn't give me that choice so I'm stuck. Is there anyway to remove the 260 character limit? I heard its possible, but I'm not sure how to do it. I'm on Windows 7 Ultimate x64. Thanks.
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  2. Posts : 7,055
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit
       #2

    Hi Calpis,

    Welcome to SevenForums.

    I just stumbled on this searching for that error on google. This program was mentioned in one of the Microsoft Forums by a user. Check whether it helps.
    Last edited by z3r010; 18 Mar 2013 at 10:09. Reason: removed spam link
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  3. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Hi jumanji,

    Yes I have heard of that program and I did try to use it except the trial doesn't let you do much. There's actually no point. I also don't have money to buy the product so there goes that.
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  4. Posts : 53,363
    Windows 10 Home x64
       #4

    Welcome to Seven Forums Calpis. You might try changing the name of the Application Data folder, install the trial, then rename the Application Data folder back after.

    Navigate to C:\ProgramData> Click on Organize in upper left menu> Folder and search options> View tab> Click on Show hidden files, folders and drives> Untick Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)> Click Yes on the warning> Click Apply> Click OK

    Now the Application Data folder will be visible> Rename the folder to anything else

    See if the trial will install normally, regardless, after reverse the steps and rename the Application Data folder, recheck the Hide protected operating system files, uncheck show hidden files if so desired.

    Let us know if it didn't work. A Guy
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  5. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Hey Guy,

    Yeah I have tried that but it doesn't do anything. I did email support though and they asked what my account name was, so I'm assuming they'll want me to change it to something short, like 'A', and hope for the best. Other than that, I'm all out of ideas.
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  6. Posts : 51,467
    Windows 11 Workstation x64
       #6

    jumanji said:
    Hi Calpis,

    Welcome to SevenForums.

    I just stumbled on this searching for that error on google. This program was mentioned in one of the Microsoft Forums by a user. Check whether it helps.
    That was a well known spam program (they hit here about 20 times a week)

    Link removed.
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  7. Posts : 53,363
    Windows 10 Home x64
       #7

    There are programs I see for finding, and renaming long names, but I can't see where they will help during installation. Let us know what support suggests. We'd be happy to see if we can find something else if they are no help. A Guy
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