how can i add extension to multiple extensionless files on windows 10 . Powershell command doesn't work

Question

how can add extension to multiple file on windows 10 using windows powershell

hi, how can i add extensions to multiple extensionless files on windows 10

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when i right click on folder  holding shift key then choose powershell because there is no command prompt

and enter this command ren *. *.jpeg it doesn't work even ren * *.jpeg didn't work also

i tried using cmd prompt by from start menu then locating file using cd then file location then typed the first command it worked so what is the right command for windows power shell and if there are any other methods it would be great

Answer 1

i tried that already not working tried to remove the point the inserting space not working i is a different code i think i don; know why microsoft is using bad complicated codes

You need to explain what is bad or complicated with this code:

ren   *   *.jpg

It doesn't get much simpler than this!

Answer 2

If you need to use powershell rather than command prompt, the simplest script I can see to use is:

gci | ?{!$_.PsIsContainer} | ren -new {$_.name + ".jpeg"}

This will add the jpeg extension to any file in the target folder, ensure you switch to the correct folder prior to running this using:

cd [folder name]

e.g. cd c:\test

Answer 3

this commadn wokred just fine. but it is rather complicated command 

how could i as a normal person memorize it instead of ren * *jpeg ???!!!!!

coding is so much sick in windows

Answer 4

did u read the comments ? or the post

this code works only in command prompt

and if u right clock a folder with shift of open file menu in any opened folder it will give u powershell instead of command prompt it is micrsoft matter

Answer 5

Hi,

As I explained it would be much simpler to use command prompt for this task, unfortunately Powershell commands can be more complicated but there are many more features.

I suggest that you saved these commands somewhere and copy/paste when required.

Regards,
Ross