{"id":529,"date":"2019-07-24T06:14:28","date_gmt":"2019-07-24T06:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pictureecho.com\/blog\/?p=529"},"modified":"2025-11-24T10:42:43","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T10:42:43","slug":"how-to-use-file-explorer-and-rename-files","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pictureecho.com\/blog\/how-to-use-file-explorer-and-rename-files\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Use File Explorer And Rename Files"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is a tedious task to rename <\/span>hundreds of files <\/b>one by one. Here are given ways you can bulk rename files in your computer.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Method # 1: Using File Explorer<\/span><\/h1>\n

This is relatively <\/span>difficult <\/b>to accomplish especially if you\u2019ve too many files to rename. This may not be a feasible way for <\/span>businesses <\/b>and <\/span>organizations<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Click on the <\/span>File Explorer <\/b>icon on your <\/span>Taskbar<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Go to the directory that contains the files that you wish to rename.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Select the top-most file in the list.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Press the <\/span>F2 <\/b>key of your keyboard, and type a new name for the file.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Press the <\/span>Tab <\/b>key to jump over to the next file in sequence.<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Type a new name, and then repeat the same procedure over and again.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The problem with this approach is it can take an enormous amount of time and you may not be able to maintain consistency in the overall operation of renaming files.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Method # 2: Using Windows PowerShell<\/span><\/h1>\n

    Windows PowerShell <\/b>is a command-line shell, just like <\/span>Command Prompt<\/b>. It is an advanced interactive prompt for <\/span>system administrators <\/b>that provides a combination of features to independently manage and configure <\/span>Windows functions<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Windows PowerShell allows you to rename <\/span>hundreds of thousands of files <\/b>in a matter of few seconds. However, there are some words of caution while using PowerShell. Typing <\/span>incorrect commands <\/b>or <\/span>filenames <\/b>could result in severe <\/span>data loss<\/b>. It is important that you backup your data first, and put utmost caution while typing any commands.<\/span><\/p>\n

    There are several ways of opening PowerShell:<\/span><\/p>\n

    Opening PowerShell<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Using Start Menu<\/b><\/p>\n

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    1. Click on the <\/span>Start <\/b>button, type <\/span>PowerShell<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Right-click <\/span>Windows PowerShell <\/b>in the Search Results.<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Select <\/span>Run as Administrator<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Using Context Menu<\/b><\/p>\n

      Alternatively, use another shortcut method:<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. Right-click your <\/span>Taskbar<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n
      2. Select <\/span>Windows PowerShell (Admin)<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        PowerShell will now be launched with required <\/span>administrative privileges<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Set Default Directory<\/span><\/h2>\n

        First and foremost, we’ll need to change the <\/span>default directory <\/b>from C:<\/span><\/p>\n

        Windows\\System32. To do so, use the following command:<\/span><\/p>\n

        Syntax:<\/b><\/p>\n

        Set-Location -Path <\/span><Your Directory><\/span><\/p>\n

        Example:<\/b><\/p>\n

        Set-Location -Path <\/span>C:\\Users\\Vikas\\Documents\\<\/span><\/p>\n

        Now, let’s move on to the actual task.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Only Remove Spaces<\/span><\/h2>\n

        If you wish to simply remove spaces from filenames, use the following command:<\/span><\/p>\n

        Syntax:<\/b><\/p>\n

        Dir | Rename-Item -NewName {$_.name -replace “<\/span><Character to Remove><\/span>“,””}<\/span><\/p>\n

        Example:<\/b><\/p>\n

        Dir | Rename-Item -NewName {$_.name -replace “<\/span> “,””}<\/span><\/p>\n

        Remove & Replace Spaces With Apostrophe<\/span><\/h2>\n

        To eliminate spaces and replace them with a specific character (for example, an apostrophe), use the command given below:<\/span><\/p>\n

        Syntax:<\/b><\/p>\n

        Dir | Rename-Item -NewName {$_.name -replace “<\/span><Find What><\/span>“,”<\/span><Replace With><\/span>“}<\/span><\/p>\n

        Example:<\/b><\/p>\n

        Dir | Rename-Item -NewName {$_.name -replace “<\/span> “,”<\/span>_<\/span>“}<\/span><\/p>\n

        These are just a few examples. You can accomplish much more and rename files in similar pattern depending on your requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Method 3: Using Easy File Renamer Software (Simple, Quick & Secure Way)<\/span><\/h1>\n

        Easy File Renamer <\/b>is a handy tool that lets you <\/span>rename bulk files <\/b>any way you like in any pattern. It doesn\u2019t require any effort on the user\u2019s side. Simply select the <\/span>source folder<\/b>, and choose a <\/span>renaming pattern<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        Key Features<\/b><\/p>\n

        Some of the key features of this tool are given below:<\/span><\/p>\n