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Summary

Windows does not allow having paths longer than 260 characters by default. There are paths of this length and longer in IHMC software, so this fix should be applied before Git cloning.

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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/

(Optional) 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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