Xp renaming files

Simple stuff. I need help to sort this out. My REXX program has produced a batch file containing lines like these:.

I prefer not to use the powershell whether I have it or not in case I need to run this in a more primitive Windows. I have tried rename instead of ren and without double quotes. I have administrator privileges. I have a lot of files with the same date stamp in which I wish to eliminate.

For those of you who prefer to use the command prompt to change the name, you can do so by using the Netdom command. Instead, you will need to copy the executable from a XP computer.

If that's not possible, you won't be able to use the command prompt for changing the computer name. N ow that you have a more friendlier computer name, it will make connecting computers together on your home network much easier to identify. Click here to cancel reply. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. Subscribe without commenting E-Mail:.

Want to have your AD seen here? Type a new name , then press Enter. The file is renamed. You can also select Delete from the menu to delete a file. To delete a file: Locate your file in this case, the file is located on the desktop.

Choose Delete. A Confirm File Delete dialog box appears asking you if you are sure you want to send the file to the Recycle Bin.

Choose Yes. The file is moved to the Recycle Bin. What is a folder? To open and view the contents of the My Documents folder: Double-click the My Documents icon on the desktop. The My Documents folder opens. OR Right-click the My Documents icon on the desktop. Choose Open. Your My Documents folder looks something like this:. Creating, renaming, and deleting folders At some point, you may want to create a folder within a folder. Choose File New Folder.

A new folder icon appears in My Documents, with its name highlighted. The default is New Folder. Type a new, more descriptive name , then click Enter. OR Open My Documents. To rename a folder: Locate your folder. Right-click the folder icon. The folder name is highlighted in blue , ready to be retyped.

OR Open your folder.