Copying windows 8 Users folder having long long paths

Posted by bilal.haider on Super User See other posts from Super User or by bilal.haider
Published on 2012-12-13T15:38:49Z Indexed on 2012/12/15 17:07 UTC
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I was trying to move my "Users" folder in Windows 8 as described here and here.

But when I try to copy the folder using "xcopy" in Windows Installation Disk Repair Mode, after some files are copied, I get "insufficient memory". The files on which the error is given are like C:\Users\Bilal\Application Data\Application Data\Application Data.........Application Data\Application Data.....

What is the point in such directories within directories?

I also tried copying them using Mini Windows XP, but the problem was there too.. Also tried copying using Parted Magic Live CD... but still..

So now, how can I move them? Another Question. Is moving such/ system files using Linux a good idea? Does it do anything to permissions?

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