Node npm windows file paths are too long to install packages

Question

Situation

I want to use gulp and related front-end tool chains in Windows-hosted development environments. I\'m hitting a wall trying to use gulp pl

Answer 1

Windows 8.1 and 10 have an option to increase the Win32 path limit:

• Open Group Policy Editor (Press Windows+R and type gpedit.msc and hit Enter)
• Navigate to the following directory: Local Computer Policy\Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\System\Filesystem
• Doubleclick on Enable Win32 long paths option and enable it.