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June 25th 09, 07:42 AM
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How to Rename Multiple Files at Once?
Hi,
In older versions of Windows I used to be able to: -Select multiple files -Right-click over one of them -Do a batch rename e.g. from File1.txt, File2.txt, File3.txt --- MyFile1.txt, MyFile2.txt, MyFile3.txt by typing - My* into the Rename popup dialog. This no longer works in XP, when I right-click on one of the files e.g. File1.txt it cancels the selections on the other files and allows me to only rename File1.txt How can I rename batches of files? I have 100s of files I need to rename. Thanks. 
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June 25th 09, 08:05 AM
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How to Rename Multiple Files at Once?
Hello,
See http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320167 Or you may want to try a 3rd party more sophiscated utility http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,27023,00.asp ___ http://www.bootstrike.com/ComputerService/ Singapore Computer Home Remote On-Site Repair Service "GettingByOk" wrote in message ... Hi, In older versions of Windows I used to be able to: -Select multiple files -Right-click over one of them -Do a batch rename e.g. from File1.txt, File2.txt, File3.txt --- MyFile1.txt, MyFile2.txt, MyFile3.txt by typing - My* into the Rename popup dialog. This no longer works in XP, when I right-click on one of the files e.g. File1.txt it cancels the selections on the other files and allows me to only rename File1.txt How can I rename batches of files? I have 100s of files I need to rename. Thanks.
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June 25th 09, 08:07 AM
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How to Rename Multiple Files at Once?
"GettingByOk" wrote in message ... Hi, In older versions of Windows I used to be able to: -Select multiple files -Right-click over one of them -Do a batch rename e.g. from File1.txt, File2.txt, File3.txt --- MyFile1.txt, MyFile2.txt, MyFile3.txt by typing - My* into the Rename popup dialog. This no longer works in XP, when I right-click on one of the files e.g. File1.txt it cancels the selections on the other files and allows me to only rename File1.txt How can I rename batches of files? I have 100s of files I need to rename. Thanks. open a command window in the specific folder, and just type: ren Fil*.txt MyFil*.txt Maurice
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June 25th 09, 08:32 AM
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How to Rename Multiple Files at Once?
Thanks!
The Windows Help note can work for times when I want to rename files to MyFile(1), MyFile(2), etc. but I'd like to keep the current filenames intact and just append or pre-pend some characters. The 3rd party utility only works on Win2K or NT but I can look for others that work on XP. The DOS command line window approach is a great workaround for now, thanks again! "GettingByOk" wrote: Hi, In older versions of Windows I used to be able to: -Select multiple files -Right-click over one of them -Do a batch rename e.g. from File1.txt, File2.txt, File3.txt --- MyFile1.txt, MyFile2.txt, MyFile3.txt by typing - My* into the Rename popup dialog. This no longer works in XP, when I right-click on one of the files e.g. File1.txt it cancels the selections on the other files and allows me to only rename File1.txt How can I rename batches of files? I have 100s of files I need to rename. Thanks.
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June 25th 09, 09:07 AM
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How to Rename Multiple Files at Once?
Hello,
I am using Multiren on my XP. The only issue is that it tends to crash Explorer when right-clicking single video files. So after you are done with it, run the setup to 'uninstall' it with just a click of the button. It will remove only the appropriate registry entries but the original files will be still there. ___ http://www.bootstrike.com/ComputerService/ Singapore Computer Home Remote On-Site Repair Service "GettingByOk" wrote in message news  Thanks! The Windows Help note can work for times when I want to rename files to MyFile(1), MyFile(2), etc. but I'd like to keep the current filenames intact and just append or pre-pend some characters. The 3rd party utility only works on Win2K or NT but I can look for others that work on XP. The DOS command line window approach is a great workaround for now, thanks again! "GettingByOk" wrote: Hi, In older versions of Windows I used to be able to: -Select multiple files -Right-click over one of them -Do a batch rename e.g. from File1.txt, File2.txt, File3.txt --- MyFile1.txt, MyFile2.txt, MyFile3.txt by typing - My* into the Rename popup dialog. This no longer works in XP, when I right-click on one of the files e.g. File1.txt it cancels the selections on the other files and allows me to only rename File1.txt How can I rename batches of files? I have 100s of files I need to rename. Thanks.
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June 25th 09, 01:50 PM
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How to Rename Multiple Files at Once?
Try this free utility (can do almost any rename task):
http://www.bulkrenameutility.co.uk/Main_Intro.php =?Utf-8?B?R2V0dGluZ0J5T2s=?= wrote in news
Thanks! The Windows Help note can work for times when I want to rename files to MyFile(1), MyFile(2), etc. but I'd like to keep the current filenames intact and just append or pre-pend some characters. The 3rd party utility only works on Win2K or NT but I can look for others that work on XP. The DOS command line window approach is a great workaround for now, thanks again! "GettingByOk" wrote: Hi, In older versions of Windows I used to be able to: -Select multiple files -Right-click over one of them -Do a batch rename e.g. from File1.txt, File2.txt, File3.txt --- MyFile1.txt, MyFile2.txt, MyFile3.txt by typing - My* into the Rename popup dialog. This no longer works in XP, when I right-click on one of the files e.g. File1.txt it cancels the selections on the other files and allows me to only rename File1.txt How can I rename batches of files? I have 100s of files I need to rename. Thanks.
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June 26th 09, 05:36 AM
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How to Rename Multiple Files at Once?
Try some of these freeware file renaming tools Rename Master or ReNamer, may be what you need http://www.snapfiles.com/Freeware/sy...ilerename.html -------------------------------- "GettingByOk" escribió en el mensaje news Thanks! The Windows Help note can work for times when I want to rename files to MyFile(1), MyFile(2), etc. but I'd like to keep the current filenames intact and just append or pre-pend some characters. The 3rd party utility only works on Win2K or NT but I can look for others that work on XP. The DOS command line window approach is a great workaround for now, thanks again! "GettingByOk" wrote: Hi, In older versions of Windows I used to be able to: -Select multiple files -Right-click over one of them -Do a batch rename e.g. from File1.txt, File2.txt, File3.txt --- MyFile1.txt, MyFile2.txt, MyFile3.txt by typing - My* into the Rename popup dialog. This no longer works in XP, when I right-click on one of the files e.g. File1.txt it cancels the selections on the other files and allows me to only rename File1.txt How can I rename batches of files? I have 100s of files I need to rename. Thanks.
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July 4th 09, 03:50 PM
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How to Rename Multiple Files at Once?
You ought to consider using a scripting or batch language for custom renaming files. Several advantages: 1. Functionality is not prepackaged. You define the functionality. 2. You learn the scripting language only ONCE, then reapply it for renaming, copying, parsing files, parsing web pages, arithmetic calculations, ... almost for anything, as and when the need arises. You do not have to spend the time to find and try a new ready-made solution each time.
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