Windows Fork Doesn't support long file paths even though git does

[jasonnicholson]

I have a set files I am trying to stash that have file path length longer than 260 characters. However, Fork does not support dealing with this.

Win32 long paths are enabled:

We have configured this registry key as well:

git stash push -u works fine in git bash.

[DanPristupov]

I have a set files I am trying to stash that have file path length longer than 260 characters.
...
git stash push -u

But those are not the same.

If you simply click on the 'Stash' icon on the toolbar, it will run same git stash push and it will work properly.

[jasonnicholson]

The problem is how the error is reported. The error message leads me to believe the issue is a long-path issue. It is not a long-path issue. It's a argument list is too long problem. See screenshot below. The screen uses the same command copied from Fork that generated the error.

Update Fork or not. It's up to you. On my end, I have a solution.

[DanPristupov]

You compare windows system error (where args is a string) to a bash/unix system error (where args is a list). Different operations systems have different architectures and error messages.

[jasonnicholson]

Yes, I am aware and understand OS nuance difference is challenging.