Finding file names with (2) in name ?

[SD_J007]

The backup utility created tons of files with (2) in the filename but
the search function won't find these. Is their a way?

SD

 

[Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]]

Select all the files with (2) (I don't know if the brackets are a part of
the file names or inverted commas), press F2 and highlight the (2) and
replace it with a desired letter or word.

 

[SD_J007]

Yes the bracket with a 2 in it is created by Vista backup when you use the
restore
function and the system won't allow a search with brackets. It seems to
ignore the brackets
in the search..

Thanks
SD

 

[SD_J007]

The backup utility created tons of files with (2) in the filename but
the search function won't find these. Is their a way?

SD

 

[Jim]

I don't understand, search work fine for me:

1) Create fodler called "Hello (2) folks"
2) Search for (2) or "(2)".
3) Both above searches find the offending folder.


Jim

 

[SD_J007]

Try naming a file Text_(2).txt It will find that file but will also find
every file on the computer with a 2 in
the filename..

SD

 

[Jim]

It's because it's using boolean, and treating the brackets as a new
group.

Just download and use my Bulk Rename Utiltiy software (shameless plug,
even though it's free) - www.bulkrenameutility.co.uk


Jim

 

[SD_J007]

Nice utility Jim, but doesn't really help me. I simply want to delete all
the files with (2) in
the filename. These files were created with the vista backup\restore
utility..

SD

 

[Keith Miller MVP]

In the Search box, type:

name:~"*(2)*"