From 08ed0a411d9d1d3d17c19ea1e7457ba7659801f0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Michael Campagnaro <mikecampo@protonmail.com>
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2026 10:46:58 -0500
Subject: [PATCH] Update windows setup readme

---
 dotfiles/windows/readme.md | 6 ++++++
 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+)

diff --git a/dotfiles/windows/readme.md b/dotfiles/windows/readme.md
index 9d109e8..8f3a233 100644
--- a/dotfiles/windows/readme.md
+++ b/dotfiles/windows/readme.md
@@ -60,6 +60,12 @@
 * Desktop: turn off hibernation
     * Open admin cmd prompt: `powercfg.exe /hibernate off`
 
+* Enable long paths:
+    * winkey+r -> `gpedit.msc`.
+    * Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Filesystem
+        * Double-click the `Enable Win32 long paths` policy.
+        * Select Enabled.
+
 * Disable power throttling:
     * winkey+r -> `gpedit.msc`.
     * Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Power Management > Power Throttling Settings