How do I remove brackets from file names in PowerShell?

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Asked By TechWiz42 On

I'm trying to rename some files that have square brackets (like [ and ]) in their names. These files were created a while back, and I'd like to just remove these brackets completely. Any suggestions on how to do this effectively in PowerShell?

4 Answers

Answered By HelpfulBunny67 On

If it’s just a one-time task, check out Microsoft PowerToys. It includes a feature called PowerRename that allows you to easily find and replace characters like brackets directly from the context menu!

Answered By CodeMaster99 On

You can use the `Rename-Item` cmdlet with the `-LiteralPath` parameter. Here's a basic approach you might try:

```powershell
$files = Get-ChildItem "C:Temp"
foreach ($file in $files) {
$newName = $file.Name.Replace("[", "").Replace("]", "")
Rename-Item -LiteralPath $file.FullName -NewName $newName
}
```
This will loop through all the files and rename them by removing the brackets!

Answered By PowerScripter22 On

Another option is to use regex for a more powerful renaming. You could do something like this:

```powershell
$updatedName = $file.Name -replace "[.*?]", ""
```
This regex matches anything in the brackets and removes it. Just make sure to adjust it according to your specific needs!

Answered By ShellSavant88 On

Just a heads up, if you're on a Mac, renaming with brackets could behave differently. Watch out for those quirks since PowerShell on Mac isn't entirely the same as on Windows.

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