Windows PowerToys includes a utility called PowerRename. This utility will help users utilize advanced rename options in the computer’s file browsers. It is a Windows Shell Extension for more advanced bulk renaming, allowing users to use search and replace or regular expressions.
PowerRename allows simple search and replace or more advanced regular expression matching. While you type in the search and replace input fields, the preview area will show what the items will be renamed to. PowerRename then calls into the Windows Explorer file operations engine to perform the rename.
PowerRename PowerToy for Windows 11/10
Using the PowerRename utility on PowerToys for Windows is really easy.
First, ensure that PowerToys is installed on your computer and running in the background.
Then open the File Explorer and select some files and folders in bulk that you wish to rename and right-click on them.
As you do that, select PowerRename.
In the first text field of Search for, enter the expression that you want to replace.
In the second text field of Replace with, enter the expression that you want to replace the old expression with.
You have the following options to customize how the items are iterated or replaced.
Once you are done, just select the Rename button.
It will rename all the files as intended.
If you wish, you can get the latest version of PowerToys from the official GitHub repository here.
Hope it helped.
Does Windows PowerToys work on Windows 11?
Yes, PowerToys works on Windows 11, and no compatibility issues have been reported by any Windows 11 users so far. No matter whether you want to use the PowerRename, FancyZone, or anything else, you can certainly use them on a Windows 11 PC. In case you don’t know, you can download this app from the official website and install it accordingly.
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How do I enable PowerToys in Windows 11?
There is nothing you can do to enable PowerToys in Windows 11. As it is not a feature or pre-installed application, you cannot do anything to turn on or enable the app. If you want to use PowerToys, you need to download it from the official website, install it on your PC, and start it to get all the options.
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