Windows 10: renaming multiple files using the command prompt

Discus and support renaming multiple files using the command prompt in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hello,I had a few dozen files that used a naming convention beginning with an abbreviation for a city in this case, WI and then an alpha-numeric... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Chris Angle, Nov 7, 2023.

  1. CHRIS ANGLE
    Chris Angle Win User

    renaming multiple files using the command prompt


    Hello,I had a few dozen files that used a naming convention beginning with an abbreviation for a city in this case, WI and then an alpha-numeric sequence that was unique to each file. I wanted to rename the files to include the entire city name in this case, Windsor without changing the subsequent unique sequences. So I opened command prompt, traced a path to that file, typed in the "dir" command to ensure that I had found the correct folder I had, the correct files were listed. This is the command that I entered in to change all the file names: ren WI*.* Windsor*.*After executing that c

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    Chris Angle, Nov 7, 2023
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  2. 10FUSED
    10fused Win User

    Command Prompt Input Error renaming update files

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    this was driving me crazy and the virtual assistant's suggestions bore no fruit

    so I thought I'd try this

    Cant install windows 10 updates - Microsoft Community



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    OPPPPS! How do I fix this back to original config or carry out the renaming process correctly to try it?

    Thanks
     
    10fused, Nov 7, 2023
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  3. ARAZELETERNAL
    ArazelEternal Win User
    Command Prompt Input Error renaming update files

    By the way this looks, you have already renamed the SoftwareDistribution folder with the command where you mistyped SoftwareDistribution.ol.

    Try this: Code:
    See if that works.
     
    ArazelEternal, Nov 7, 2023
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  4. CWTECH
    cwtech Win User

    renaming multiple files using the command prompt

    command prompt will not open in safe mode with command prompt

    Would I just follow the same steps within safe mode after hooking up to the other system?
     
    cwtech, Nov 7, 2023
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