Syntax difficulties with node-gyp operations on Windows are sometimes caused by platform-specific path formatting problems. The error "The filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect" occurs frequently when developers use custom build operations to compile, particularly when using tools like mc (Message Compiler). These recurring issues can be fixed by properly configuring Node-Gyp to utilize absolute paths and modifying the path syntax, which will improve build speed and cross-environment compatibility. Here, we examine crucial actions to troubleshoot and successfully resolve this issue.