OneDrive: 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.

Status
In development
General availability target
Oct 2026
Preview target
Not published
Products
OneDrive
Clouds
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)
Release phases
General Availability
Platforms
Desktop
Added to the roadmap
4 Mar 2026
Last changed
21 Sep 2026 · 6d ago
recently changed
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