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SPSS - Error 1320 "The specified path is too long."

This document details how to fix the error message above.

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How to Fix the Error

1. Select your "Start" button. Then, select "Computer."

2. Select the "Organize" dropdown located in the upper left-hand corner and select "Folder" and then "Search Options."

3. Select the "View" tab, then do the following:

        1. Select/Check "Show hidden files, folders and drives."

        2. De-select/Uncheck "Hide protected operating system files."

        3. Select "OK."

4. Navigate to "C:\ProgramData."

5. Locate the "Application Data" shortcut.

6. Select and drag the Application Data shortcut to another location, such as your Desktop.

***NOTE: Some users have reported that this folder is locked and is not able to be moved; in this situation, you can try to rename the folder instead (perhaps to "Application Data_"). This should allow you to proceed in the same way as moving it.***

7. Install "SPSS."

8. When the installation is complete, move the Application Data shortcut to its original location.

9. Select your "Start" button, then select "Computer."

10. Select the "Organize" drop-down located in the upper left-hand corner, then select "Folder" and "Search Options."

11. Select the "View" tab, and then select the following options:

        1. De-select/Uncheck "Show hidden files, folders, and drives."

        2. Select/Check "Hide protected operating system files."

        3. Select "OK."

12. Close the window once you are finished with this process.



Keywordserror, 1320, SPSS, path   Doc ID22459
OwnerSteve K.GroupUW Green Bay
Created2012-01-30 10:15:30Updated2023-03-02 08:09:25
SitesUW Green Bay
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