Rename-Item D:tempTest D:tempTest1 You can see the Test directory as Test1 directory now. Type the following command in PowerShell ISE Console. In this example, well rename a folder D:TempTest to D:TempTest1. If you're not satisfied, simply hit F2 or select 'rename' again and do it over. Rename-Item cmdlet is used to rename a folder by passing the path of the folder to be renamed and target name. The files will remain highlighted and should have sequential names like 'rename (1).txt' and 'rename (2).txt'. Type in the new name for the batch of files you've selected (don't forget to type in the extension if needed, for example. Hit the F2 key or Right-click and select 'Rename'Ĥ. Let the mouse hover over the file that you wish to be the first in the seriesģ. Highlight the files and/or folders to be renamed (remember to hold down the CTRL key to select non-adjacent files) or hold CTRL-A to select all the files and folders in a given folderĢ. also, it only makes sense to apply it to files of the same type.)ġ. Browse to the folder that includes all the files. back up with system restore first if you're not sure. If you want to rename multiple files quickly with different names, you can use these steps: Open File Explorer. (be careful not to include any critical windows system files or folders when applying this technique. To rename a group of files or folders in WinXP, open the explorer folder that contains the files and do the following:

How to rename a folder