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Step 1: Run Registry Modifier

Download and run this script to apply the fix –>  

Reverting

If you need to go back for some reason, run this file:


*  Solution source: https://www.howtogeek.com/266621/how-to-make-windows-10-accept-file-paths-over-260-characters/

(Not neccessaryOptional) Step 2: Set "Enable Win32 longs paths" to Enabled

As of 8/22/2023 with Windows 11, this step is supposedly not necessary.

Hit Windows key. Type "Edit Group Policy", hit Enter.

Under Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Filesystem

Right click Enable Win32 long paths, Edit, set to Enabled.

Step 3: Set Git configuration core.longpaths = true 

Set core.longpaths to true.

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