Changing multiple file names

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I have a folder where the file names are identical except for sequential
numbers at the end, e.g. vacation1.jpg, vacation2.jpg, etc. Is there a way
to change "vacation" to another name, leaving the sequential numbers the
same? Thanks.
 
I have a folder where the file names are identical except for sequential
numbers at the end, e.g. vacation1.jpg, vacation2.jpg, etc. Is there a way
to change "vacation" to another name, leaving the sequential numbers the
same? Thanks.
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The safe way to do this is
1. First by copying rather than RENaming,
so as to keep your source files intact, for
deletion only after you have verified the
copy process.
2. You can experiment for yourself by
(for files c:\this\name1.jpg and name2.jpg)
from the CMD prompt (as in MS-DOS)
copy c:\this\name?.jpg c:\that\neww?.jpg
(or something similar.) You may find extra
ideas at the URL www.xxcopy.com (free
utility with more options than you can imagine . . .
 
Bobbi said:
I have a folder where the file names are identical except for sequential
numbers at the end, e.g. vacation1.jpg, vacation2.jpg, etc. Is there a way
to change "vacation" to another name, leaving the sequential numbers the
same? Thanks.
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I like a program called 'bulk rename utility'. You can google for it.
 
gls858 said:
irfranview has a batch rename function

http://www.irfanview.com/

I agree with Don work on a copy so you know you have it the way you want
it before deleting the originals.

gls858
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Great idea if its more than a few files. I'll usually just zip the
folder, same things as backup.
 
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