Rename long file names

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Rename long file names

Postby Bksfinest » Thu May 24, 2012 8:53 am

I read this online, I am computer illiterate so please be detailed.

open command prompt
navigate to folder with files
ren *.*.* *.*.txt
That is kind of vague.


But I can't get it to work.

Anyways, I have a major problem. I cant open the file to even rename it. I cant drag it into BRU, I can't open it in lockhunter, unlocker, anything. The file name is so long I can't even open it, click on it or check properties I get the same message. Error: "The filename or extension is too long."

I tried 2 programs RenameMaestro and BulkRenameUtility-- I am new to both programs. So far Im not able to add the files to the program.

The file name is so long for a bunch of my files I can't even transfer them to my external hd or rename them by hand.


Once I do get this sorted out. What would be the best setting if I wanted to keep the first 20 characters and last 10 but delete anything in between or delete anything in excess of 80 characters for example?
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