Basically: Use Notepad. ren file.txt file.doc Save this as "rename.bat" ren file.doc file.txt Save this as "rerename.bat" These will execute by clicking. Tell us more about what you're trying to do to get more options. Karl Springer wrote: > On 22 Jul 2008 at 9:35 -0500, Clint Hamilton-PCWorks Admin > wrote, at least in part: > >> Can anyone please tell me how to make a batch file to rename >> a file, then another one to rename it back to the original >> name? > > Lots of expertise at > <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/batchworld/>. > > Karl ========================= The list's FAQ's can be seen by sending an email to PCWorks-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with FAQ in the subject line. To unsubscribe, subscribe, set Digest or Vacation to on or off, go to //www.freelists.org/list/pcworks . You can also send an email to PCWorks-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with Unsubscribe in the subject line. Your member list settings can be found at //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/lsg2.cgi/l=pcworks . Once logged in, you have access to numerous other email options. The list archives are located at //www.freelists.org/archives/pcworks/ . All email posted to the list will be placed there in the event anyone needs to look for previous posts. -zxdjhu-