I can't unzip the course files and get a "file path too long" error. What do I do?

I can't unzip the course files and get a "file path too long" error. What do I do?

Unfortunately, for some development tools, file paths can get extremely long. This is simply based on how the tool names its files or demands the project be structured. For both Windows and Mac, there is a character limit of 255 characters for file paths - and the default system tools will refuse to unzip file paths that go over this.

In order to overcome this issue, there are two solutions you can try.

Solution 1: Unzip Closer to the Root

If you're unzipping the file to some sort of subfolder, try unzipping it closer to the root of the drive. For example, if you're unzipping it to C:\Users\Me\OneDrive\Documents\Zenva Learning, try unzipping to just C:\ instead to bring down the character count.

Solution 2: Use a Third-Party Tool

Third-party tools like 7-Zip have built-in methodologies for working around the character limit and offer a more customizable experience when it comes to unzipping folders. As such, using these kinds of tools can offer a more consistent experience when dealing with file compression.

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