While I agree with Tim, trying to change file names using a script could be quite dangerous I did stumble onto something quite interesting and possibly useful How to Batch Rename Multiple Files in WinXP WinXP WindowsExplorer (aka FileManager) can rename a bunch of files sequentially but you would be hard pressed to find any instructions for this process! Go to WindowsExplorer Highlight a bunch of files that you wish to sequentially number.

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While holding the Ctrl key and Left-Clicking on EACH file, or. While holding the Shift key and Left-Clicking on a RANGE of files Execute RENAME file function. Either with the use of the F2 key, or. Using the Right-Click and scrolling down to the 'Rename' function First; type the desired file name: e.g. Test Second; followed by the INITIAL desired number in PARENTHESIS: e.g.

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How can I find the short path of a Windows directory/file? And use cd to get to the folder you are. Program Files' with. To get the short name for the. Program Files is the directory name of a standard folder in Microsoft Windows. Stores program files Name of the folder. How can I find the short path of a.

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(1) or (20) or (300), etc Third; finish renaming file with a dot and the 3-letter file extension: e.g. '.jpg' Press the Enter key The highlighted files will now be sequentially named, as follows: test(1).jpg test(2).jpg test(3).jpg etc. NOTE1: All files must be of the same (extension) type NOTE2: Use care that you do not change file extension NOTE3: Practice makes perfect For example, this feature is especially useful when you import a bunch of images from your DigitalCamera This wouldn't work for you, but it was interesting. You might be able to write a batch file that reads in filenames and then spits them back shorter, but you running the risk of overwriting files that may have similar names. How will very by client and server OS. You have two issues, one is how to know what the short names are, and verifying they have not been disabled by optimizations or upgrades. To view shortnames you can use the 'x' switch (dir /x) to provide a list of files with both long and short name equivalents.

If you see results you don;t need to stress about 8.3 being disabled in your system. Some people have disabled 8.3 filename creation as a speed and space optimization, and I seem to recall a newer operating system may no longer have it enabled by default. In the case of 2003/XP/and older there is a registry key that can be set. I don't recall the Vista/7/2008 but Google has the answer if you need it. I just love resurrecting an old discussion.:) I just wanted to give kudos to john9680 and give everyone my findings.

Cut Long Names has got to be one of my greatest finds. As an IT administrator, it's like finding a diamond inside a gold nugget. The beauty of this application is that it will search selected directories and FIND the paths that are too long. You can then concentrate on just those file names that exceed the Windows standards. It allows you to edit the files individually or as a batch.

Another thing I realized is that Chrome is filled with paths that are within the length requirements, but are extremely long. You must be careful of the Chrome extensions your users are installing.

I have used this and other negative information to finally convince the powers that be to completely remove Chrome from the enterprise.