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RM557563OneDrive: Improved max path error experience on desktop

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.

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: September CY2026

Version history

5 versions tracked

Updated 4 times since Mar 4, 2026. Microsoft 365 Message Center only shows the current version; this archive preserves tracked history.

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  1. Aug 17, 2026 - 10:52 PMLatest - v5

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  2. Aug 3, 2026 - 10:55 PMv4

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  3. Jul 30, 2026 - 11:01 PMv3

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  4. Jun 17, 2026 - 11:15 PMv2

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  5. Mar 4, 2026 - 12:00 AMOriginal - v1

    Changed: Initial version