I'm trying to rename a thousand video files in a folder by adding an enumerator prefix, but I'm running into issues. I found a video tutorial on renaming .TXT files, but when I use the command for my .MP4 files, I get a permission error. The error message says: 'Access to the path is denied.' Here's the command I'm using:
`$i=0;Get-ChildItem | Sort-Object | ForEach-Object{ $i++; Rename-Item -Path $_.FullName -NewName ($i.ToString("000")+" - "+($_.Name -replace '^[0-9]{3}-','') ) }
If anyone could help, that would be awesome!
3 Answers
Sounds like PowerShell isn’t for everyone! If you’re finding it tricky, just remember there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Find what works for you and stick with it!
No problem! If PowerShell is giving you nightmares, I've got a simpler solution for you. Try using PowerToys, specifically the PowerRename utility. I had the same challenge before and PowerRename simplified the process a lot. Just set it up like this: [IMGUR LINK]. Hope that helps!
It sounds like you might be hitting that permission denied error because PowerShell might not be running in the right directory. If you just run `Get-ChildItem` without a path, it defaults to the current directory. Try launching PowerShell as an admin and make sure you're in the directory where your .MP4 files live. You can use `cd` to change directories or specify the `-Path` parameter in `Get-ChildItem`. That should help!
I tried running as admin and changed directories, but I still got the same error. Any other ideas?
PowerRename is a solid option! It makes bulk renaming a breeze.