Frequently Asked Questions

ListAndRename is a Windows desktop tool to list files/folders, export lists (XLSX/CSV/TXT), and rename files/folders in bulk using a prepared list.

Windows 10 and Windows 11 are supported.

Minimum 1024×720 at 100% scale. Higher resolutions/scales are supported.

Open it from the Start menu or search for “ListAndRename”; you can also pin it to Start/Taskbar.

No. It only lists and renames files/folders; file contents are never changed.

No. Standard user rights are fine. Admin rights may be needed only for protected locations you choose to access.

Drag and drop a folder onto the app, or click Browse. The app scans the folder using current filters.

Yes. Drag a folder from File Explorer onto the app window to populate the list quickly.

Use filters like Name contains, Starts with, Ends with, and Exclude extensions, then regenerate the list.

Yes, enable the checkbox to include subfolders to recursively list items.

Yes, sort by columns such as Name, Type, Size, Date, or Parent. Grouping by type/extension is available in settings.

Use the type filter to include or exclude files type.

Enable checkbox Prepare for Renaming before generating the list; the export will include a New Name column.

Open the exported XLSX/CSV, edit the New File/Folder Name column, save, and import/drop the file to application via Rename Option ('Drop Rename Data File or Click' button) .

It is not necessary. But make sure you keep extensions in next column unchanged unless you intend to change them. Removing/altering extensions can change how files open in Windows.

Yes. Edit the extension column in the exported list intentionally and re-import. Be careful—changing extensions can affect how files open.

That row is ignored—no change is made.

Duplicates cause conflicts. The app reports them; fix the list to ensure unique targets and retry.

Yes. If both were listed, both will appear in the export and can be renamed.

No. Files in use, missing, or blocked by permissions are skipped and logged.

Use the abort button seen on the application, the application with cancel remaining action. Results are recorded in the log.

If you renamed files incorrectly, don’t worry. Check Column A in your old list for the original names. Generate a new file list, replace the incorrect names with the originals, and run the rename process again to restore the correct names.

XLSX, CSV, and TXT are supported.

When checkbox is enabled, the app auto-saves the generated list to your chosen formats/locations without additional prompts.

Use settings: Default (parent folder), Last Used, or a Custom path.

The file name is derived from the source folder/action along with settings for file name suffix, prefix, date time.

A numeric suffix (0001, 0002, …) is appended to the name to avoid overwriting, or you can pick another name/location.

CSV uses commas by default. You can open in Excel and save with a different delimiter if needed. (For rename operation, Only XLSX and CSV can be used)

No. The layout for output file and application listview is is fixed.

Yes. Last settings are saved while closing the application and it opens with same settings.

No. The file include all records listed.

Application logs are saved in %LOCALAPPDATA%\Temp with names like yyyy_MM_ddListAndRename_Log.txt.

Old logs (about 30 days) are cleaned up automatically.

Use the View Log on rename status screen after a rename run to review skipped/conflicted items.

Basic listing is included. Saving to Excel/CSV requires an add-on or active trial.

Open the in-app add-on link (About Screen). Click link to reach addon screen. Click respective button to open Microsoft Store page and complete purchase. Licenses are linked to your Microsoft account logged in during this process. After you have completed purchase, the feature will get activated on your application

The app works offline, but initial activation and periodic validation require internet to verify the Store license.

In Excel sheet, right-click the tab at bottom → Unprotect Sheet.

Rename lists should match the current folder state. If files moved/changed, refresh and re-export to avoid wrong mappings.

Drive letters/paths might differ. Ensure the same structure or create the list on the current machine.

These files are listed as they are. Application does not change any thing on such files.

Refine filters, disable recursion, or process in smaller batches. Exporting subsets can help.

Typical causes: duplicate target names, permission issues, files in use, or missing items. Check the log for details, fix, and retry.

Compare a fresh post-rename list with the original export; also see the log for not processed items.

Use the reset button on right bottom corner.

Email support@listandrename.com with steps, screenshots, and the relevant log file.