How to quickly rename multiple files in Windows

How to quickly rename multiple files in Windows

Rename multiple files in Microsoft Windows XP Explorer by following the steps below.

• Open Explorer.
• In Explorer select all the files you want to rename.
• Once the files have been selected press F2 and type the new name for the files. For example, typing "demo" will rename the files to test, demo(1), demo(2), demo(3) etc. If you have visible file extensions enabled, make sure to also type the name of the file extension you're renaming.

If you want each of the documents renamed as a exclusive name, you can also speedy undergo files with the aid of following the stairs beneath.

• Highlight the first file and press the F2 key.
• This opens rename for the highlighted file. After the file has been renamed press the tab key to go to the next file.

Finally, if the above guidelines do not help or you need a greater effective tool for renaming more than one files in windows we advise the Bulk Rename Utility 

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