0x80010135
Easy Fix
Microsoft · Windows
Path too long. A file path exceeds the Windows MAX_PATH limit of 260 characters, preventing the update from extracting or accessing required files.
Quick Answer
Error code 0x80010135 on your Microsoft Windows means: Path too long. A file path exceeds the Windows MAX_PATH limit of 260 characters, preventing the update from extracting or accessing required files.. This is usually fixable — see the step-by-step guide below.
Affected Models
Applies to all models
Likely Causes
How to Fix It
1
Enable long path support in Windows: Open Registry Editor (regedit), navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\FileSystem, set LongPathsEnabled (DWORD) to 1. Restart your PC.
2
Alternatively, enable via Group Policy: Open gpedit.msc, navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Filesystem, enable 'Enable Win32 long paths'.
3
Clear the Windows Update download cache: Stop the wuauserv service, delete contents of C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download, restart the service.
4
Check your user profile path for deeply nested folders. Shorten folder names or move deeply nested content to a shorter path.
5
If OneDrive is involved, check for synced folders with very long paths. Right-click problematic folders in OneDrive and choose 'Free up space' or reorganize the folder structure.
6
Retry the Windows Update after making these changes.
Pro Tip
This is a common issue that most users can resolve without specialized tools. Try the first step before moving on to more complex solutions.
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