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renaming function NOT working properly when renaming a set of pictures

Anonymous
2025-07-01T20:03:14+00:00

I order my phots in a folder by giving each of them a name to put them in the right place. When I try to select all photos in the folder and given them another name, the pictures are all mixed up with the new name, NOT the order I put or want. How can I stop Windows from messing up the order of the pictures during rename a set of pictures? Also, a few have the SAME name.

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-07-03T23:13:33+00:00

    Hi Tom,

    Thanks for the follow-up

    Here’s to sort and remove files easily:

    -To sort the files in the correct order before renaming:

    -In the utility, look for a “Sort” option (usually at the top or in the right-click menu).

    -Set it to sort by name or date created, depending on how your folder is structured.

    -After sorting, you can proceed with the renaming as previously mentioned.

    To remove files you loaded:

    -Simply select them all Ctrl+A in the list, then press Delete or right-click and choose Remove from list. This does not delete the actual files just clears them from the batch list.

    Warm regards,

    Cherrelyn

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-07-03T14:48:33+00:00

    I downloaded the bulk rename utility. The menu is one screen with many options. I just want to rename all items in a folder. Suggestions on how to use the tool? I am wading through the help docs, but it all seems so complicated.

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-07-02T23:03:40+00:00

    Hi Tom,

    You're very welcome and thank you for explaining your process clearly. That makes total sense, and I agree that Bulk Rename Utility should be a great fit for your workflow. Just be sure to sort the files the way you want first, then apply the bulk rename. You can also preview changes before confirming, which helps avoid any unexpected reorder.

    Let me know how it goes, I'm here to guide you for further assistance.

    Warm regards,

    Cherrelyn

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-07-02T18:11:38+00:00

    thanks. I will try the bulk rename. I rename all files in a folder (for a specific event or place), then I rename as I need to order the picture in the "correct" order. Finally, I rename all pictures within the folder so that the name fits with the sequence of folders I have and is simple and without gaps in the numbering. All I know now is that Windows put the pictures in whatever order they want when I try my final renumbering. If bulk rename helps, then I will use that.

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-07-01T23:46:45+00:00

    Hi Tom,

    I'm Cherrelyn, an Independent Advisor, I'm here to help and I understand how frustrating is this. Here's what I suggest that might help is to sort them by your desired order first then rename files one-by-one manually or use a tool like PowerToys or Bulk Rename Utility these give you full control over name, order, and number sequencing. And avoid duplicates by ensuring you don’t accidentally rename the same file more than once without letting Windows auto-append numbers.

    Let me know about my suggestion, I'm here to help for further assistance.

    Warm regards,

    Cherrelyn

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