Windows 10: How Do I use PowerRename to Randomize File Names, Discarding Original File Names?

Discus and support How Do I use PowerRename to Randomize File Names, Discarding Original File Names? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I understand I think how Power Rename works, and can rename elements of file names with it. But what I want to do is to replace the file name only with... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Curmudgeon10, Nov 23, 2024.

  1. CURMUDGEON10
    Curmudgeon10 Win User

    How Do I use PowerRename to Randomize File Names, Discarding Original File Names?


    I understand I think how Power Rename works, and can rename elements of file names with it. But what I want to do is to replace the file name only with a completely random set of characters. I don't care about retaining any of the existing names. In this case, its a folder of about 1500 photos which I want to display in a completely random order.Power Rename wants you to identify the parts of the files you want to change using a string of characters in the "Search For" box. There is no string of characters in the file names common to my 1500 files. If I type .jpg, I do get a selectio

    :)
     
    Curmudgeon10, Nov 23, 2024
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  2. RED268
    red268 Win User

    Gathering Names Of Multiple Files

    Is it possible to get the names of multiple files and paste them in to Notepad or Word or something?

    Not sure how clear that is - I've got a folder with lots and lots of films from holidays etc. I've spent ages renaming them all to something meaningful (Other than Mov0001, Mov0002 etc etc)
    Unfortunatly, at the time, I didn't think to copy and paste the names in to a file as I did each one. But now people want to know what things I've got - so I want a list of all the names without having to type each one out seperately.

    Any ideas?

    Thanks
     
    red268, Nov 23, 2024
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  3. KRAZY OWL
    Krazy Owl Win User
    Need freeAgent GoFlex original file names

    Like title say i need the names of files and folders that you can find originaly o a free Agent Goflex 2.0 usb 500gigs external drive. I did a mistake to copy many files on it and i dont remember the original ones so i cant delete for now.

    Thank you.
     
    Krazy Owl, Nov 23, 2024
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  4. SLOZOMBY
    slozomby Win User

    How Do I use PowerRename to Randomize File Names, Discarding Original File Names?

    Recent File List

    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file1

    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file2
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file3
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file4
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file5
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file6
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file7
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file8
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file9
    ...

    you get the idea. ( too lazy to put it in a for loop and test it.

    or just open regedit and remove all the fileX from that key.
     
    slozomby, Nov 23, 2024
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