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@@ -344,7 +344,7 @@ Permitted values are `error`, `warn`, `info` and `debug`. The default is
 The storage option is **required** and defines which storage backend is in use.
 You must configure one backend; if you configure more, the registry returns an error.
 
-If you are deploying a registry on Windows, be aware that a Windows volume mounted from the host is not recommended. Instead, you can use a S3, or Azure, backing data-store. If you do use a Windows volume, you must ensure that the `PATH` to the mount point is within Window's `MAX_PATH` limits. Failure to do so can result in the following error message: 
+If you are deploying a registry on Windows, be aware that a Windows volume mounted from the host is not recommended. Instead, you can use a S3, or Azure, backing data-store. If you do use a Windows volume, you must ensure that the `PATH` to the mount point is within Windows' `MAX_PATH` limits (typically 255 characters). Failure to do so can result in the following error message: 
 
     mkdir /XXX protocol error and your registry will not function properly.