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rename files on dos

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Hi all! I've a trouble renaming some files in DOS with a batch command. I have some files with generic .txt name and I must rename in MO.txt but files already named MO* must not change name to MOMO* I crate this script: FOR %%f IN (*.txt) DO REN %%f MO%%f but it renames everything... what can I do?

Name: IVO
Date: June 25, 2003 at 01:42:06 Pacific

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I suppose the current directory is the one storing the text files when your For statements executes. So the following sequence should fit your need Ren MO*.txt MO*.tx$ For %%f in (*.txt) Do Ren %%f MO%%f Ren MO*.tx$ MO*.txt I hope this helps.

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Thank you very much! your suggestion has been very helpful!!! thanks again for you help

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