changing file names

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Hello

What is the best way to change a large set of file
names. For example, a folder holds a several hundred
files that all start with 100_ (like 100_3457.jpg,
100_1773A.jpg, etc.) I need to replace the 100 part of
the name with a date, for example 040815. (like
040815_3457.jpg, 040815_1773A.jpg)

Thanks

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?)

OK, but this doesn't answer my question. the file names
must look like:

040815_3457.jpg, 040815_1773A.jpg, 040815_12466.jpg, etc.

Any ideas?
Bri

>-----Original Message-----
>Bri wrote:
>: Hello
>:
>: What is the best way to change a large set of file
>: names. For example, a folder holds a several hundred
>: files that all start with 100_ (like 100_3457.jpg,
>: 100_1773A.jpg, etc.) I need to replace the 100 part of
>: the name with a date, for example 040815. (like
>: 040815_3457.jpg, 040815_1773A.jpg)
>:
>: Thanks
>If you select the first and hold down the shift key and
select the last
>the group will be selected. Right on the group and
choose rename. Type
>040815.jpg and all will be renamed 040815(1) to 040815
(100).
>TonyS
>
>
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