Rename (Ren)

Changes the name of a single file. The rename command with the parameters listed below is only available when you are using the Recovery Console The rename command with different parameters is available from the command prompt.

rename [drive:][path] filename1 filename2 

-or-

ren [drive:][path] filename1 filename2 

Parameters

[drive:][path] filename1 

Specifies the location and name of the file you want to rename. You cannot use wildcard characters.

filename2 

Specifies the new name for the file. You cannot specify a new drive or path when renaming files.

Recovery Console overview

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