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Cannot download some files from Catalog.update.microsoft.com

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Hi
I tried to download a file from catalog.update.microsoft.com and it shows an strange error when it asks to browse a location for download:
"The updates in your basket cannot be downloaded to the path you specified, because the path name is longer than allowed by Windows. Please select a new download path containing fewer characters."
It repeats the error and no matter what folder or location I select, even drive C.
This is the file I have added to download basket (File size: 2705.5MB):
Windows Mobile 10 Production Bundle - OS 10.0.13111.218 update for 000-US based devices
Please advise me.
Kind Regards
- Edited by Abbaspur Thursday, April 28, 2016 7:36 PM Adding file size
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Hi Abbaspur,
Based on your description, I want to confirm that have you made any changes before the issue occurred?
It seems that there are two articles related to the issue, please refer to the link:
Cannot Use Internet Explorer to Download Files:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-sg/kb/306837
A file copy operation fails when files or folders have long paths in Windows Explorer:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2891362
Best Regards,
Tao
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- Proposed as answer by Tony_TaoModerator Thursday, May 5, 2016 7:37 AM
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Dear Tao,
I tried second link that needs to install some updates. Unfortunately, when I want to install KB2919442-x64 ( my PC has x64 architecture), another error comes up:
"Windows Update Standalone Installer. The Update is not applicable to your computer"
Any help?
Kind Regards,
Abbaspur
- Edited by Abbaspur Thursday, April 28, 2016 5:14 PM
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I noticed the error message, there are several reasons may cause it, please refer to the link:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-sg/kb/3057448
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Hi,
I followed the link. I found that kb2919355 has installed before and kb2919442 is as a prerequisite for kb2919355. So, the kb2919442 update has installed sooner or it's superseded by another update.
Back to my first question:
Could that issue because of file size (in my case: 2705.5 MB) ?
OS: Windows 8.1 - HDD partitioning: GPT - Drives format: NTFS
Kind Regards
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It seems possible, we could try SFC tools to check it.
Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-sg/kb/929833
Best Regards,
Tao
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Hi,
We haven’t heard from you in a couple of days, have you solved the problem? We are looking forward to your good news.
Best Regards,
TaoPlease remember to mark the replies as answers if they help, and unmark the answers if they provide no help. If you have feedback for TechNet Support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com.
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