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RM557563 - OneDrive: Improved max path error experience on desktop

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Summary

OneDrive desktop sync users now get clearer, more actionable guidance when file paths exceed the supported 520-character limit. The updated experience shows exactly how many characters a path is over the limit and offers a guided flow to rename or move the affected items so they can sync.

Roadmap ID

557563

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Last Updated

Jun 17, 2026

Published Mar 4, 2026

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Status

In development

Release

General Availability

Platforms

Desktop

Service

OneDrive

Tag

In development
General Availability
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Cloud

Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Description

OneDrive desktop sync users now get clearer, more actionable guidance when file paths exceed the supported 520-character limit. The updated experience shows exactly how many characters a path is over the limit and offers a guided flow to rename or move the affected items so they can sync.

GA date: July CY2026

Version history

2 versions tracked

Updated 1 time since Mar 4, 2026. Microsoft Message Center only ever shows the current version; this archive preserves the history.

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  1. Jun 17, 2026 · 11:15 PMLatest · v2

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  2. Mar 4, 2026 · 12:00 AMOriginal · v1

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