PowerShell: Rename a Folder
Need to rename a folder - fixing a typo, reorganizing a directory structure, or renaming as part of a script? This one-liner renames it directly from the terminal.
Prerequisites:
- Privileges: None
- Module: Built-in, no import needed
Quick Command:
Rename-Item -Path "C:\OldFolderName" -NewName "NewFolderName"📦
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How It Works:
- Rename-Item renames the item at the specified path - it works on files and folders alike.
- -Path "C:\OldFolderName" points to the folder you want to rename - replace this with whatever path you actually want.
- -NewName "NewFolderName" sets the new name for the folder - this is just the name itself, not a full path.