On Windows, the 255/260 character path limit is a classic problem. Here are the reliable, IT‑proven ways to delete folders/files that are “too long” to delete, starting from the safest and fastest options.

This is the most reliable method in enterprise environments.
Create an empty folder: mkdir C:\empty

Mirror the empty folder onto the problematic folder:
robocopy C:\empty „C:\very\long\path\to\problematic\folder“ /MIR

Delete the now-empty folder normally