Windows 10: How do I add an extension to all the files in a directory.

Discus and support How do I add an extension to all the files in a directory. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I found several places where the following is recommended:ren * *.pngBut that gets me the following error:ren : Cannot process argument because the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Bertilak, Aug 28, 2023.

  1. Bertilak Win User

    How do I add an extension to all the files in a directory.


    I found several places where the following is recommended:ren * *.pngBut that gets me the following error:ren : Cannot process argument because the value of argument "path" is not valid. Change the value of the "path" argument and run the operation again. At line:1 char:1 + ren * *.png + ~~~~~~~~~~~~ + CategoryInfo : InvalidArgument: : [Rename-Item], PSArgumentException + FullyQualifiedErrorId : Argument,Microsoft.PowerShell.Commands.RenameItemCommandI use Powershell, which comes up when I right-click the directory and select open in terminal.I have also tried the followin

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    Bertilak, Aug 28, 2023
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  2. Drone Win User

    Directory Size Utility

    First of all nice utility, Mindweaver!
    Second of all, it's so nice to see that this section ain't dead.

    I have a few questions/suggestions, maybe you'd want to see ...
    • maybe you rename Get Folder button caption to something more intuitive? Add Folder, Get Folder Size, Check Folder Size or something like that?
    • Could you add subfolder files to the right pane? (it can be a tickbox with include sub dirs)
    • maybe you also add export list to excel?
    • there's delete file button maybe you add delete folder button too?
    • and finally maybe you can add UP button for directories?
     
    Drone, Aug 28, 2023
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  3. Directory Size Utility

    Thanks buddy! Yea, this section's not dead. Kreij and I have big plans for this section. I don't want to give nothing away, but we have some bigger projects down the road. *Toast :toast: I feel I'm pretty good at coding with different languages, but I'm well behind Kreij's level of experience with those other Languages. I've been working on those other languages, and soon I'll feel comfortable enough to start, and not feel like I'm holding the project back. *Toast :toast:

    Now on to your suggestions.

    • maybe you rename Get Folder button caption to something more intuitive? Add Folder, Get Folder Size, Check Folder Size or something like that? Yea, that's been bothering me and I like your suggestion "Add Folder". I'll change it on the next release.
    • Could you add subfolder files to the right pane? (it can be a tickbox with include sub dirs) I could add this, but let me see if I understand what you're asking. By subfolders you mean add all the folders in the left panel to the right panel? Those folders are all the subfolders in the "Get folder".
    • maybe you also add export list to excel? I'll add this on the next release.
    • there's delete file button maybe you add delete folder button too? I'll add this on the next release.
    • and finally maybe you can add UP button for directories? I'll add this on the next release.
    These are all great suggestions! Thanks Drone! *Toast :toast:
     
    Mindweaver, Aug 28, 2023
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  4. How do I add an extension to all the files in a directory.

    Directory Size Utility

    Change Log v1.6

    • Resoved an issue where selecting "Detail" from the "View" drop down would cause duplicates.
    • New "Peek" feature!
      • Selecting something in the Directory column in the Directory view (Left window) while holding "z" will peek into that directory!
      • Double clicking the Directory column in the directory view(Left window) while holding "z" will add the folder.
    • New color coded feature in both Size columns for Detailed view.
    • Exporting to Excel will now Export both Folder (left) and File (right) window. In the excel file the Folder, and File window will be on different sheets.
    • Add a feature to export to older excel 97-2003 (.xls) from the file/export drop down window.
    Download HERE!

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    Mindweaver, Aug 28, 2023
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