XP Pro Path vs Windows 7 Path

[BretMan]

Hello,

I'm preparing for a migration from XP Pro to Windows 7. With all the XP files I have now, I have to be careful not to exceed the 256 character limit for the file path length, which is a problem sometimes when I want to store archives on an external drive to save space on my local drive.

Does Windows 7 have a limitation on character length like in XP - if so what is it? Also, after I do the migration, will my existing XP files still be subject to the XP limitation or will they automatically adopt the Windows 7 limitation?

Thanks!

[ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb]

Some good answers here: http://superuser.com/questions/37737/extend-maximum-file-path-size-in-windows-7

[JessicaD]

BretMan,

Please note that when migrating from Windows XP to Windows 7 you will not have an "in place upgrade" option. You will however have the option to select "custom" install when prompted. The Windows 7 install process will then copy all of your data in "My Documents" over to a Windows.old folder within Windows 7 itself. All applications and documents stored in other locations will have to be reinstalled / transferred manually.

For more information on the Windows 7 Upgrade, please go here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-7

For additional assistance with the migration of Windows XP to Windows 7, please go here: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ee150430.aspx

Jessica

Microsoft Windows Client Team

[ashleygon]

I would recommend you to use the Long Path Tool. Even if there is a 256 character limit, you can migrate to windows 7 easily.

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