change extensions

[hans pijpers]

I have a small problem, I need to change the extensions in a entire sub
directory,
all the files are called something.aac.mp3.
and winamp knows how to play an mp3 file, and it also knows how to play a
..aac file but the extension .aac.mp3. doesn't ring a bell
I can rename the file in something.aac and then there is no problem at all
but to rename a few hundred files by hand is a wee bit tedious
If anyone could tell me if there is a small progran that could do the trick
for me I'd be much obliged
kind regards Hans

 

[Heirloom]

http://www.webattack.com/Freeware/system/fwfilerename.html
Maybe something here will satisfy your need..........
Heirloom, old and need all the extensions I can get

 

[Ron Martell]

I have a small problem, I need to change the extensions in a entire sub
directory,
all the files are called something.aac.mp3.
and winamp knows how to play an mp3 file, and it also knows how to play a
.aac file but the extension .aac.mp3. doesn't ring a bell
I can rename the file in something.aac and then there is no problem at all
but to rename a few hundred files by hand is a wee bit tedious
If anyone could tell me if there is a small progran that could do the trick
for me I'd be much obliged
kind regards Hans

Because of the double extension on the file name the RENAME command
doesn't work properly on these files so I can't see any easier way
other than renaming them individually.

Good luck

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006)
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

"Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference
has never been in bed with a mosquito."

 

[WTC]

I have a small problem, I need to change the extensions in a entire sub
directory,
all the files are called something.aac.mp3.
and winamp knows how to play an mp3 file, and it also knows how to play a
.aac file but the extension .aac.mp3. doesn't ring a bell
I can rename the file in something.aac and then there is no problem at all
but to rename a few hundred files by hand is a wee bit tedious
If anyone could tell me if there is a small progran that could do the
trick for me I'd be much obliged

I tried a few tests and this seems to work with the RENAME command

ren *aac.mp3 *.

Note: There is a period after both asterisks (*). Make a back up copy of the
subdirectory before proceeding with this command.