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VA Technical Reference Model v 26.1

Long Path Tool
Long Path Tool Technology

General Information

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Description: Long Path Tool (LPT) is a tool that will allow users to save and access files when they are saved in a complicated directory structure (nested folders that may be several levels deep). When file names and paths have characters exceeding the allowable lengths of 260 for Windows side, and 400 for Cloud/Web side this tool can help remove or replace characters shortening the name and/or file path removing barriers to use. OneDrive, Teams and SharePoint users will benefit from this tool. Any user who utilizes long and complicated directories that cause the user barriers from saving or accessing files in a directory can benefit from the organization having access to the tool for identification and/or remediation of the root cause issues preventing successful use and/or maintenance.

This technology is available in four editions, Free, Personal, Business, and Business Pro. This entry covers all four editions.

The TRM decisions in this entry only apply to technologies and versions owned, operated, managed, patched, and version-controlled by VA. This includes technologies deployed as software installations on VMs within VA-controlled cloud environments (e.g., VA Enterprise Cloud (VAEC)). Cloud services provided by the VAEC, which are listed in the VAEC Service Catalog, and those controlled and managed by an external Cloud Service Provider (i.e., SaaS) are not in the purview of the TRM. For more information on the use of cloud services and cloud-based products within VA, including VA private clouds, please see the Enterprise Cloud Solutions Office (ECSO) Portal at: https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/OITECSO
Technology/Standard Usage Requirements: Users must ensure their use of this technology/standard is consistent with VA policies and standards, including, but not limited to, VA Handbooks 6102 and 6500; VA Directives 6004, 6513, and 6517; and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards, including Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS). Users must ensure sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. Prior to use of this technology, users should check with their supervisor, Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Facility Chief Information Officer (CIO), or local Office of Information and Technology (OI&T) representative to ensure that all actions are consistent with current VA policies and procedures prior to implementation.
Section 508 Information: This technology has not been assessed by the Section 508 Office. The Implementer of this technology has the responsibility to ensure the version deployed is 508-compliant. Section 508 compliance may be reviewed by the Section 508 Office and appropriate remedial action required if necessary. For additional information or assistance regarding Section 508, please contact the Section 508 Office at Section508@va.gov
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Decision Source: TRM Mgmt Group
Decision Process: One-VA TRM v25.9
Decision Date: 09/23/2025 at 18:28:56 UTC
Aliases: LPT
Introduced By: TRM Request
Vendor Name: DxSoft, Inc.
Cage Code: N/A
- The information contained on this page is accurate as of the Decision Date (09/23/2025 at 18:28:56 UTC).