Filename too long query

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KiwiBrian

I am trying to copy a large hierarchy of folders and files betwen two hard
Drives on the same PC. There are over 20,000 files.
The copy proceeds partway and then produces an error that a filename is too
long.
The copy aborts at that stage which is highly unsatisfactory.
What options do I have for achieving my goal?
Is there a facility or utility that I can use to look for offending/invalid
filenames?
Is there a MOVE utility or program that handles the situation better?
TIA
Brian Tozer
 
If there are two seperate drives, try this. Instead of "copy" all the files,
"move" them to the new location.
 
If my last suggestion does not work, rename the file with the affecting
filename to something shorter, restoring the original name when copying is
done.
 

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