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    Renaming using command prompt [Rather Urgent]

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by sxusteven, Apr 11, 2009.

  1. sxusteven

    sxusteven Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi,
    I need to rename a file located D:\Windows\System32\uxtheme.dll.old into D:\Windows\System32\uxtheme.dll with only a command prompt.
    I'm having difficulties with the REN command. If anyone could write the proper script to perform this function, it would be greatly appreciated.
    Thanks
     
    sxusteven, Apr 11, 2009
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  2. jackluo923

    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    I don't think rename would work using command prompt because it's a system protected file.

    Are you trying to revert to the original windows xp theme file from a modded one?
     
    jackluo923, Apr 11, 2009
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  3. swarmer

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    So... take out the pathname from the destination file...

    Or you can use the "move" command, which does let you specify a dest. path.

    If you get a permissions error, try running the command prompt "as administrator".
    i.e.: Windows key + "cmd" + shift-ctrl-Enter.
     
    swarmer, Apr 11, 2009
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