This issue occurs due to **Windows' file path length limitation (maximum 260 characters)** when extracting the livery files in MSFS2020. Here are several ways to fix it: --- ### **1. Extract the Files to a Shorter Path (Recommended)** The simplest solution is to **extract the files to a folder with a shorter path** instead of using long directories like "Documents" or "Downloads." ✅ **How to Fix:** - Move the zip file to a short path, such as **C:\Livery**, before extracting it. - Example: - ❌ **C:\Users\YourUsername\Documents\MSFS2020 Addons\Airbus A350 Liveries\A350_ENGINE_COWL_LEFT_ALBD.DDS** - ✅ **C:\Livery\A350_ENGINE_COWL_LEFT_ALBD.DDS** --- ### **2. Enable Long File Path Support in Windows** Windows 10/11 allows long file paths, but the setting is disabled by default. You can enable it using the Group Policy Editor. ✅ **How to Fix:** 1. Press **Windows + R**, type `gpedit.msc`, and press **Enter** 2. Go to: ``` Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Filesystem ``` 3. Find **"Enable Win32 long paths"**, double-click it 4. Select **"Enabled"**, then click **Apply** and **OK** 5. Restart your PC and try extracting again --- ### **3. Use a Different Extraction Tool** Windows' built-in extractor may not handle long paths well. Try **7-Zip or WinRAR** instead. ✅ **How to Fix:** - **With 7-Zip:** 1. Install 7-Zip 2. Right-click the zip file → **7-Zip → Extract Here** - **With WinRAR:** 1. Open the zip file in WinRAR 2. Click **Extract To...**, then enable the **"Allow paths longer than 260 characters"** option --- ### **4. Use Command Prompt to Extract Files** If the file path is too long, use **Command Prompt (CMD)** to move and extract files manually. ✅ **How to Fix:** 1. **Press Windows + R**, type `cmd`, and press **Enter** 2. Navigate to the folder where the zip file is located: ``` cd "C:\Users\YourUsername\Downloads" ``` 3. Copy the livery folder to a shorter path (e.g., C drive): ``` xcopy "A350_Livery" "C:\Livery" /E /I ``` - `/E` → Copies all subfolders - `/I` → Recognizes the target as a folder 4. Now, go to **C:\Livery** and extract the files --- ### **5. Modify the Windows Registry (Last Resort)** If nothing works, modify the Windows Registry to enable long file paths permanently. ✅ **How to Fix:** 1. **Press Windows + R**, type `regedit`, and press **Enter** 2. Navigate to: ``` HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\FileSystem ``` 3. Find **"LongPathsEnabled"**, double-click it 4. Change the **Value Data** to `1` and click **OK** 5. Restart your PC and try again --- ### **Conclusion** 1️⃣ **Extract the files to a short path (e.g., C:\Livery)** – **Easiest Fix** 2️⃣ **Use 7-Zip or WinRAR to extract the files** 3️⃣ **Enable long file paths in Windows settings (`gpedit.msc` or `regedit`)** 4️⃣ **Use CMD to move and extract files manually** Try these solutions!