{"id":9417,"date":"2024-12-27T05:44:18","date_gmt":"2024-12-27T05:44:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/?p=9417"},"modified":"2025-02-24T11:21:44","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T11:21:44","slug":"how-to-fix-zip-file-extraction-error-0x80010135-path-too-long","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-zip-file-extraction-error-0x80010135-path-too-long\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Zip File Extraction Error 0x80010135: Path too Long?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The error 0x80010135: Path Too Long is quite common in Windows when you try to extract zip files with paths of lengths too big. Windows allows only 260 characters for file paths. If it is exceeded, you end up with this error. Luckily, there is more than one method you can use to try and fix this problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>What Causes Zip File Extraction Error 0x80010135?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This error usually occurs when the path direction of a zipper report exceeds the 260-character limit in Windows. Other causes may include corrupted zip files, malware, or even permission troubles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>How to Fix Error 0x80010135: Path Too Long<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Below are the solutions that helped most users remove the 0x80010135 error from their computers. We have listed these from the easiest to implement to the trickiest, so it would be best to try using them in the order they come to avoid making more changes than necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Method 1: Restart Your Computer<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, a restart of your computer might resolve minor issues that could have caused an error; if it happens right after the reboot, then try extracting the zip file again to see if the error is still there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Method 2: Rename the Zip File<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If the name of the file is too long, rename the zip file to short one in order to reduce the path length:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Right-click on the zip file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Choose Rename and give it a short name-say, “temp.zip<\/code>“.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Try extracting the file again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    <\/span>Method 3: Extract the File to the Root Folder<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    This also can be avoided by extracting the zip file directly to the root folder, for example, *C:*. In this way, by using the root directory, the path length gets reduced to a huge extent. If the error is still persisting then it could be some major problem. Such kind of problem requires advanced level elimination techniques. This can be aided by using the next procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    <\/span>Method 4: Use Third-Party Software<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Sometimes, a few of these zip files are not created by Windows’ inbuilt extractor. Third-party tools like 7-Zip or WinRAR can bypass the path limit and may let you extract such files successfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    <\/span>Method 5: Scan for Malware<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The error 0x80010135 also occurs due to malware infection problems affecting the extraction process. Run Windows Defender or any other third-party antivirus like reliable Outbyte AVarmor<\/a> antivirus tool for scanning and removing threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Here’s how you might scan your device for malware using Windows Defender: <\/p>\n\n\n\n