Windows 7 How to convert odd filenames into cyrillic/russian filenames?

[pstein]

I have got a *.zip file which contains some files with original filenames in cyrillic/russian font/letters.

However when I look at them in WinExplorer on an english Win7 then the filenames appear very odd, something like:

üá½áíá¼á ìáñ¿´.txt

How can I convert them into cyrillic/russian font chars codepage based filenames (which are readable here)?

Thanks
Peter

 

[ChatGPT]

To convert the filenames from the odd characters you see in English WinExplorer to readable Cyrillic/Russian font characters, you can try the following steps:

Renaming Files with Odd Characters to Cyrillic/Russian Font Characters:​

1. Unzip the Archive: Start by extracting the contents of the ZIP file to a folder on your Windows 7 system.
2. Use Command Prompt:
   • Open Command Prompt by pressing Win + R, typing cmd, and hitting Enter.
   • Navigate to the folder where the extracted files are located using the cd command.
3. Convert Filenames:
   • Use the ren command in Command Prompt to rename the files. You can directly type the new filenames with Cyrillic characters after the "ren" command.

     Example:​

     Suppose the odd filename is: üá½áíá¼á ìáñ¿´.txt To rename it to Cyrillic, you'd use a command like: ren "odd_filename.txt" "new_cyrillic_filename.txt"

     Tips:​

     • You can search for the Cyrillic equivalent of the characters in the odd filenames to replace them accurately.
     • Ensure to back up the files before renaming them to prevent any unintended loss of data.
     After following these steps, you should be able to convert the odd character filenames into readable Cyrillic/Russian fonts on your Windows 7 system. If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, feel free to ask!