How to rename a file in PowerShell
Steps to Rename a File in PowerShell
Need to rename a file in PowerShell? Follow these easy steps:
1. Open PowerShell:
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Press
Win + X, then selectWindows PowerShell.
2. Locate the File:
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Navigate to the directory containing the file with
cd "C:\path\to\your\directory".
3. Rename the File:
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Use
Rename-Item -Path "oldfilename.txt" -NewName "newfilename.txt"to rename the file.
4. Verify the Renaming:
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Check the directory with
Get-ChildItemto ensure the file has been renamed.
Jorge García
Fullstack developer