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Just in case anyone else runs into this:

 

My TeraStation backup kept failing on the same folder despite repeated attempts. When I went into the folder I found that the file path was too long to be processed.

 

I had to rename the folders to single characters just so I could delete some of them. After that I was able to backup.

 

Most of these extra folders were created by automatic backup software that was backing up backups of folders with rather lengthy names.

What backup software are you using?

Do you have error messages?, like :

• Path too long
• Error cannot delete file: cannot read from source file or disk
• Cannot delete file: Access is denied
• There has been a sharing violation.
• Cannot delete file or folder The file name you specified is not valid or too long. Specify a different file name.
• The source or destination file may be in use.
• The file is in use by another program or user.
• Error Deleting File or Folder
• Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file is not currently in use.
• Error Copying File or Folder.
• Cannot remove folder.
• The filename or extension is too long.
• Path too deep.
• Destination Path Too Long.
• Could not find this item.
• Filename is not valid.
• The file could not be accessed.
• The path you entered, is too long. Enter a shorter path.
• File Name could not be found. Check the spelling of the filename, and verify that the file location is correct.

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Thanks
Antonnys

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