Windows 10: Renaming multiple files from a text file or copy names from other group of files

Discus and support Renaming multiple files from a text file or copy names from other group of files in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; HiI want to rename all files on a folder with the file names from the different folder. like I have some files in "folder 1" with all deferent names. I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Gurpreet Sidh, Jul 8, 2022.

  1. GURPREET SIDH
    Gurpreet Sidh Win User

    Renaming multiple files from a text file or copy names from other group of files


    HiI want to rename all files on a folder with the file names from the different folder. like I have some files in "folder 1" with all deferent names. I want to rename files in "folder 2" with same names as in "folder 1"It's like copying names from one folder to anotherPlz help, thanks

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    Gurpreet Sidh, Jul 8, 2022
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  2. RED268
    red268 Win User

    Gathering Names Of Multiple Files

    Is it possible to get the names of multiple files and paste them in to Notepad or Word or something?

    Not sure how clear that is - I've got a folder with lots and lots of films from holidays etc. I've spent ages renaming them all to something meaningful (Other than Mov0001, Mov0002 etc etc)
    Unfortunatly, at the time, I didn't think to copy and paste the names in to a file as I did each one. But now people want to know what things I've got - so I want a list of all the names without having to type each one out seperately.

    Any ideas?

    Thanks
     
    red268, Jul 8, 2022
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  3. TEMP02
    temp02 Win User
    Java.nio.file - Copying files

    You can't copy a folder, thats why it generates an exception (you are trying to copy a folder using a copy file function).
    You probably need to list all the files inside that folder and copy one by one
     
    temp02, Jul 8, 2022
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  4. SQUIRRELY
    Squirrely Win User

    Renaming multiple files from a text file or copy names from other group of files

    Gathering Names Of Multiple Files

    Try this snippit in a batch file:

    You have to specify where to go with the batch file, which is what the cd command is for. Then, once the prompt is in that directory, the last command lists all of the files (including directories) in the list_of_files.txt text file, since dir is a command, not the directory location. *Smile Renaming multiple files from a text file or copy names from other group of files :)

    Edit: Also, if your directory has spaces, you may have to put the directory in quotes, such as:

     
    Squirrely, Jul 8, 2022
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