Upgrade Windows (x64) (User) v3.0.12 --> v3.0.13, Error trying to rename a file

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Hey, this is a known issue with the Windows auto-updater. The MoveFile failed; code 3 error is usually caused by long file paths due to the Windows MAX_PATH limit of 260 characters. The filename in the error index-node-test-ts-write-text-over-image-middle-align-te.. matches that pattern.

Glad “Skip this file” worked and v3.0.13 installed fine. A few tips for next time:

  1. If Cursor is installed in a folder synced by OneDrive, it adds extra path length and often triggers this error. Make sure the install directory %LOCALAPPDATA%\Programs\cursor is not under OneDrive sync.

  2. If it happens again on the next update, you can download the latest version manually from Cursor · Download and install it over the existing one.

  3. To control when updates happen, go to Settings Ctrl+,, search for update.mode, and set it to manual.

Similar report with the same fix: Update Error - Cursor updater is unable to perform rename operation Update Error - Cursor updater is unable to perform rename operation.

The team is aware of this issue and your report helps with prioritization. Let me know if you need anything else.