rename file a:test

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I am looking for a utility to rename a file that I have on a floppy
disk that is named "a:test" that is "a:" is part of the file name. I
know there used to a utility but I am unable to turn it up.

Thanks
 
coastergeez said:
I am looking for a utility to rename a file that I have on a floppy
disk that is named "a:test" that is "a:" is part of the file name. I
know there used to a utility but I am unable to turn it up.

Thanks
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You should never have been allowed to put the : in the name. Most OS will reject that name.
What type of file is it?
Can you open it?
Can you copy the contents into another file and save that file?
 
coastergeez said:
I am looking for a utility to rename a file that I have on a floppy
disk that is named "a:test" that is "a:" is part of the file name. I
know there used to a utility but I am unable to turn it up.
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How was this file created? A colon is not a legal character in a file name.

I'm not sure whether it will work, but try this: open a command windows by
typing CMD at the Start | Run line. the type

copy a:a*.* C:\whatever available folder you have\temporary-name

If that works you should then be able to del a:a*.* (or format the diskette
if there's nothing else you need on it), then copy the file back to it.
 
How was this file created? A colon is not a legal character in a file name.

I'm not sure whether it will work, but try this: open a command windows by
typing CMD at the Start | Run line. the type

copy a:a*.* C:\whatever available folder you have\temporary-name

If that works you should then be able to del a:a*.* (or format the diskette
if there's nothing else you need on it), then copy the file back to it.
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I have tried all kinds of combinations and moves and quotes. The file
was created on another OS - an Alpha system. Shouldnt there be a way to
edit the structure on the floppy? Seems I remember doing things like
that a LOOOOONG time ago in the DOS days.
 
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