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    When I rename all files within any folder (all files within the folder highlighted), eg: rename 25 photo's to "House 7.29.10", they all rename as "House 7.29 (25)". Why does it drop off the .10 (year) suffix?

    Is there a way to rename the files so it doesn't drop of the year suffix? Have over 3,000 files I'd like to rename.

    Thank you,

    Gig

    • Moved by Ken Warren Thursday, July 29, 2010 7:59 PM off topic for Windows Home Server (From:Windows Home Server Software)
    Thursday, July 29, 2010 7:36 PM

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    I know what is wrong with your problem now. I just re-produced the problem. The cause is due to the extension of file type, you may not include the extension of file type while renaming.

    For example, I would like to rename test.jpg file to Gorge 7.29.10.jpg.

    Firstly, please click Tools in Windows Explorer, click Folder Options, click View, uncheck the box "Hide extensions for known file types".

    Then,

    If I copy Gorge 7.29.10 to replace the test.jpg, it will result in Gorge 7.29.jpg.

    If I copy Gorge 7.29.10.jpg to replace the test.jpg or copy Gorge 7.29.10 to replace the test, it will result in Gorge 7.29.10.jpg.

    Do you understand it now?

    Best Regards
    Dale

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    • Proposed as answer by Ronnie VernonMVP Friday, August 6, 2010 11:21 PM
    • Marked as answer by msgig Monday, September 13, 2010 8:57 PM
    Thursday, August 5, 2010 4:57 AM

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    Hi Gig,

     

    I just performed several tests, the .10 suffix isn’t dropped off. All files are renamed in order:

     

    House 7.29.10 (1).jpg

    House 7.29.10 (2).jpg

    House 7.29.10 (3).jpg

    ……

    ……

    House 7.29.10 (25).jpg

     

    By design, if Windows detects the duplicated file name existing in the folder, it will rename the newly copied file by adding the Arabic number suffix.

     

    In your situation, I am assuming whether the folder path is too long so that it extends the maximum path length limitation. Thus Windows drops off the .10 suffix. Please create a folder under a root drive, and rename all files to see if the issue occurs.

     

    Reference:

     

    Naming Files, Paths, and Namespaces

     

    Best Regards

    Dale

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    Monday, August 2, 2010 5:04 AM
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    Is see your file names are 13 characters long.

    I created a folder under the OS (C:) (is this the root drive?) in windows explorer, then renamed files to "gorge 7.29.10 (also 13 characters as you did)" but it still dropped off the .10 renaming to gorge 7.29, only 10 characters long?????????

    Please advise.. Thank you

    Wednesday, August 4, 2010 6:10 PM
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    I know what is wrong with your problem now. I just re-produced the problem. The cause is due to the extension of file type, you may not include the extension of file type while renaming.

    For example, I would like to rename test.jpg file to Gorge 7.29.10.jpg.

    Firstly, please click Tools in Windows Explorer, click Folder Options, click View, uncheck the box "Hide extensions for known file types".

    Then,

    If I copy Gorge 7.29.10 to replace the test.jpg, it will result in Gorge 7.29.jpg.

    If I copy Gorge 7.29.10.jpg to replace the test.jpg or copy Gorge 7.29.10 to replace the test, it will result in Gorge 7.29.10.jpg.

    Do you understand it now?

    Best Regards
    Dale

    Please remember to click “Mark as Answer” on the post that helps you, and to click “Unmark as Answer” if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread. ”
    • Proposed as answer by Ronnie VernonMVP Friday, August 6, 2010 11:21 PM
    • Marked as answer by msgig Monday, September 13, 2010 8:57 PM
    Thursday, August 5, 2010 4:57 AM