Problem: During the initial setup, Application Manager for MECM/WSUS may display an error that the folder structure of specified Software Download Location is too long. This is because Windows has a limit of 256 characters for folder structures.
Resolution:
If you are positive that your folder structure in a local folder or in a UNC location will not reach 256 characters, you can bypass this restriction:
- During the setup, specify a shorter temporary path.
- After the setup, open C:\ProgramData\Recast Software\Application Manager\PackageDownloader\PackageDownloader.xml with a text editor.
- Specify the wanted location and folder structure to the XML-file within the following tags:
- <MediaLocation>C:\folder\location\example\structure\Documents\[ApplicationPublisher] [ApplicationName] [ApplicationVersion][ApplicationLanguage] [ApplicationArchitecture]\01 Media</MediaLocation>
- <DocumentationLocation>C:\folder\location\example\structure\Documents\[ApplicationPublisher] [ApplicationName] [ApplicationVersion] [ApplicationLanguage] [ApplicationArchitecture]\</DocumentationLocation><DocumentationFolderName>