Renaming files in WindowsXP

[CotswoldCS]

WindowsXP allows you to rename a group of file automatically but I wondered if there was a way of changing the way it renames files. The reason is that if I rename a group of five photos is calls them picture, picture (1), picture (2), etc, etc. I really want it to call them picture 1, picture 2, picture 3, etc (ie: without the () and starting at 1 (surely that would be better ????)

I assume that this would mean hacking the registry but I am quite happy to give it a go if it will resolve my problem.

Anyone have an idea? I've done a search on the Internet, but to no avail.

 

[igowerf]

Are you talking about the image resizer? I don't think you can change how the Windows XP image resizer names the files, but you can get another program. I use a program called Easy Thumbnails. It'll let you rename the file however you want.

 

[CotswoldCS]

No, I'm not talking about the Image Resizer (a very useful XP PowerToy). I'm on about the batch renaming of files that comes built into XP. I find it very useful for renaming digital pictures, but wanted to "tweak" it a little.

I don't want to install any third party software onto my computer - the problem is not that annoying.