How to Batch Rename File Extensions

So how do you rename multiple file extensions at once? If you have a directory full of files that need to be changed from .PNG to .JPG, it’s going to take forever to do this using the method above. Luckily, there are a couple of different ways we can change the file extension for multiple files at once. Command Line For those of you who are familiar with the command line, there is a very easy command you can…

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Robocopy: Command-line Usage Examples and Switches

RoboCopy (Robust File Copy) is a command-line file copying tool in Windows. It is designed for reliable copying or mirroring of directories anywhere the computer has access, including local drives, removable drives, Local Area Network, remote servers, and in the process ensures that all file properties and permissions stay intact Mirror Sample Copy: Robocopy “\fs1\c$\Docuware Web Baskets” “E:\DWStorage2\WebTrays” /MIR /FFT /Z /XA:H /W:5 Robocopy Syntax and Examples RoboCopy Syntax: robocopy source destination source: specifies…

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MMC – Microsoft Management Console

Microsoft Management Console (MMC) hosts administrative tools that you can use to administer networks, computers, services, and other system components. Here is a short list. Certificates certmgr.msc Indexing Service ciadv.msc Computer Management compmgmt.msc Device Manager devmgmt.msc Disk Defragmenter dfrg.msc Disk Management diskmgmt.msc Event Viewer eventvwr.msc Shared Folders fsmgmt.msc Group Policy gpedit.msc Local Users and Groups lusrmgr.msc Removable Storage ntmsmgr.msc Removable Storage Operator Requests ntmsoprq.msc Performance perfmon.msc Resultant Set of Policy rsop.msc Local Security Settings secpol.msc Services services.msc Windows Management…

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File or directory is corrupted or unreadable

If you share your portable media with multiple people and multiple OS and devices and from time to time you may end getting this error message when trying to access a folder or file. You cannot access nor your can delete them. Solution (try this): Click on Start –> Run –> Type cmd and press Enter. “Command Prompt” will be opened. Since you are having problem with G & H drivers, enter the below command chkdsk /f g: –>…

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