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    Windows 11 Replace characters in a file name with other characters

    I have a large library of music file names (mp3 files) that I need to change to conform to certain criteria. 1. I need to append the two digits "00" to the beginning of certain filenames that do not have a track number 2. I need to replace the two characters "(a space)-", that may appear...
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    Windows 10 Rename multiple files in Windows explorer

    Is it possible to rename only part of a filename when multiple files are selected in Windows Explorer? I sometimes have hundreds of files to rename and I have to do them individually.
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    Windows 8 Can't delete two files in a folder nor move them. Win 8.1

    Hallo all. :) Never had this problem before and i need some assistances. I have two files in an otherwise empty folder but there are no extensions after the file name. I can't add an extension to the files. I can't rename them or move them or delete them. Every time i try any of these things i...
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    Windows 7 Naming files the same in the same folder is not possible

    I have 2 files with different extensions, they must reference each-other with the same name but windows 7 renames the files because they are the same. How to disable this setting? Thanks.
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    Windows XP Rename Multiple Files in 1 Shot

    Press and hold CTRL key while clicking on each of the files that you want to rename. If your files are listed in successive order, simply highlight the first file, hold down the SHIFT key, and the click on the last file in the batch to select all files between them. Once the files are...
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    Windows 7 Folder in Use

    Running Windows 7, Explorer 8, and Norton 360 v4 When trying to rename or delete files or folders, I often get Folder in Use The action can't be completed because the folder or a file in it is open in another program. I check the task manager and sure enough something is running. I do an...