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Deleting excel file

by Dec 18, 2015 6:01AM PST

Trying to delete an excel file and folder, but get this message: "The file names would be to long for the destination folder"
Thanks.
CN

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Re: deleting file
by Forum moderator Dec 18, 2015 6:08AM PST

Easy things to try:
1. Shift + delete in stead of normal delete to the recycle bin.
2. Rename file and folder to something shorter before deleting.
3. Delete from command prompt.
Somewhat more difficult:
4. Boot to a Linux disk or stick and delete it from their file manager.

By the way, what's an "Excel folder"?

Kees

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re:Deleting excel file
by Dec 27, 2015 7:04PM PST

I would suggest you to rename the folder and try to delete. You may also try copying the folder to another location, rename it and delete.

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