How do I delete a file that is too long?

A strange situation has occurred, the file name is so long that Windows will not allow it to be renamed, moved or deleted. I used to be able to move the less long ones to another folder, but now I don't even know it directly under the main directory.
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Have you tried safe mode? I think renaming or deleting the file might work there. 
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