How can I deal with the Windows path limit?

One workaround could be to use zip or tar files. While it helps manage path length issues, remember that you’ll still run into the same limits when you extract the files.

You can enable long paths in Windows 10 and 11 using the registry editor, but let's be honest, unless your folder names are ridiculously long, you probably won't need it. I personally haven’t found a strong need for it either! But it’s good to know the option exists.

I'm curious, what's your main use case for needing long paths? In my experience as an IT professional, a lot of problems with long paths come from not structuring files correctly. Paths aren't designed to function like databases!