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Renames files or directories.
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This command is the same as theren command.
rename [<drive>:][<path>]<filename1> <filename2>| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
[<drive>:][<path>]<filename1> | Specifies the location and name of the file or set of files you want to rename.Filename1 can include wildcard characters (* and?). |
<filename2> | Specifies the new name for the file. You can use wildcard characters to specify new names for multiple files. |
| /? | Displays help at the command prompt. |
You can't specify a new drive or path when renaming files. You also can't use this command to rename files across drives or to move files to a different directory.
Characters represented by wildcard characters infilename2 will be identical to the corresponding characters infilename1.
Filename2 must be a unique file name. Iffilename2 matches an existing file name, the following message appears:Duplicate file name or file not found.
To change all the .txt file name extensions in the current directory to .doc extensions, type:
rename *.txt *.docTo change the name of a directory fromChap10 toPart10, type:
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