How to Rename many file's at once......

[Vigors]

I'm having problem's being able to rename the compleate D: section
of my computer , which only has "pcs" file's ( for horseracing software )
...the .pcs file is a ".drf " file, however, my new program won't accept
the ".pcs ", only ".drf "

I've downloaded a half dozen "rename" program's....I guess I just don't have
enough computer savey to remember the way "DOS" file's did this.
I've tried several way's using the " * " as in the ' *.pcs ' routine
however, I must be missing or forgetting something.....or most likely, I'm
just "dumb as nail's".

[michiken]

Open a command prompt and try these DOS commands:

rename *.pcs *.drf

or copy *.pcs *.drf

Remember to hit the space bar after copy and and after *.pcs

Copying may be a better idea...

[Vigors]

....thanks for your response, but I have no idea on even accessing
DOS,...it was 1993 thru 1994,..when I last used it, then WIN 95 came out.
Let me explain, the only thing's I've learned computerwise has
been from Horseplayer software....so I don't have what you'd call
knowledgeable base of computer experience/resources to draw
from. There must be some way of doing
this file re-naming in a Window's platform, yes?

[DJofSD]

Start. All Programs. Accessories. Command prompt.

--- or ---

Start. Run... then in the field labeled "Open" type cmd and press enter.

To close/leave the DOS command prompt window either enter the command exit or click on the "X" close button on the upper right of the window.

[michiken]

windoz is stupid in that there is no easy way to batch rename files.......

[SAL]

There is a free program that does exactly what you want very easily. It's a freeware program called "The Rename" and can be downloaded here:

The Rename (http://www.herve-thouzard.com/modules/wfsection/article.php?articleid=1#t1)

[Vigors]

..........and GRATITUDE to michiken and DJofSD,...boy, that renaming the

extention's had me talking to myself, I dreaded the thought of going over

748 file's ( count 'em ) AND doing them one by one.

SAL...that program you told me about ( which I downloaded ) was

really FANTASTIC...but over my head ( I spent half an hour trying all the

goodie's and experimenting....and I'm POSITIVE that anyone with half a

brain - and alot SMALLER nose - could have figured it out in a few

minutes. All you guy's are GREAT...and I thank you