Find and replace function in file names?

Is it possible to do a find and replace in the names of files, rather than the office or similar?  I have a large list of names of files that all have a problem with them I want to replace, but I don't want to pass by and do each manually!  A better way to do it?

Rob

Hello exoticdisease,

Thanks for posting on the Microsoft answers Forum.

Select the files in Windows Explorer, press and hold Shift and right click on them. Choose copy from the menu in the path. Paste the list in any editor you prefer. You get the full path for each file, but a simple find/replace will clean up if necessary.

I don't know if it of what you're looking for or not.

If please reply and let us know if this solves your problem or if you need further assistance.

Marilyn
Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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