Applies to
All ApexSQL products
Summary
This article shows how to solve the issue of “The specified path is too long” error being encountered during the product update
Description
In case the ApexSQL product used is not of the latest version, the Automatically check for updates on Application Start-up option is checked and all the files necessary for upgrade are downloaded, upon starting product update the following error message occurs:
The fully qualified file name must be shorter than 260 characters and the path name shorter than 248 characters.
Cause
This is a known Windows limitation.
The installation folder path length and the length of the file name should not exceed the given number of characters.
Resolution
During the product installation, the installation folder must be chosen. If a folder with a short path is chosen, this error won’t appear. It is not possible to change the installation folder during the automatic update.
To work around this problem, please download ApexSQL Installer
Just install the ApexSQL product into a new folder.
In Vista and Windows 7, this can be worked around by using mklink.exe for directory junctions and symbolic links.
About ApexSQL
ApexSQL is a leading provider of SQL Server tools for database recovery, database auditing, database comparison,documentation as well as SQL Server Management Studio and Visual Studio add-ins for SQL code refactoring, code completion and database source control. We strive to ensure that every one of our tools is standard-defining product in its class, from feature set, to performance, interface and quality.
Last updated
July 18, 2012
