(Req) Path Too Long

Does anyone have this tool lying around on their computer?

http://www.pathtoolong.com/

They offer a free trial, but its very limited and doesn't allow you to delete.

I downloaded a program and something went wrong. It created an infinite amount of folders.

http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/9052/inffolders.jpg

The problem is, it won't let me delete the folders because the path is too long.

http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/8414/pathtoolong.jpg

It is preventing spyware scans from functioning correctly because they they get stuck in the loop of infinite folders.

If no one has the program, does anyone know another solution?

Chris

Open a Command Prompt, navigate to the root of the offending folder tree and type rd /s nameOfDirectory then that should sort it.

Just in case you don't trust me - if you type rd /? you can see the help details for the RD (remove directory) command. rd /s simply means remove directory and all sub folders. ;)

Thanks, but it didn't work. I got the following error codes:

http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/8100/cmderror.jpg

Chris

Aah! It really is deep isn't it. Perhaps the following link will help you..

http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/tips/jsi-tip-9651-how-can-i-delete-a-folder-that-returns-path-too-long-.aspx

Good luck.