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## Restrictions
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Windows via default has a `MAX_PATH` restriction, i.e. [can't handle path names longer than 260 characters](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/fileio/naming-a-file) - a relict from old MS-DOS times.
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Since yahb keeps the original folder structure but in addition adds a timestamp and drive letter -- like e.g. `F:\Backup\201903021512\C__\MyFiles` it is possible to run into problems as the destination path is then longer than 260 characters.
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Windows via default has a `MAX_PATH` restriction, i.e. [can't handle path names longer than 260 characters](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/fileio/maximum-file-path-limitation) - a relict from old MS-DOS times.
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Since YAHB keeps the original folder structure but in addition adds a timestamp and drive letter -- like e.g. `F:\Backup\201903021512\C__\MyFiles` it is possible to run into problems as the destination path is then longer than 260 characters.
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There are two possible workarounds:
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* keep the maximal path length in mind and if required shorten folder names prior to creating a backup.
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## Usage
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Note: To use the option `/vss` you MUST run yahb with elevated rights, i.e. from an elevated command prompt (`Run as Administrator`).
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Note: To use the option `/vss` you MUST run YAHB with elevated rights, i.e. from an elevated command prompt (`Run as Administrator`).
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