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.

Select Rename mode before generating the list. The exported XLSX or CSV file will include a New File/Folder Name column.

Open the exported file, update the New File/Folder Name column, save the file, then upload or drag the file back into the application.

Yes. Files and folders included in the list can both be renamed.

Normally no. File extensions are stored separately. Change extensions only if you intentionally want to change the file type association.

That row is skipped because no rename is required.

Duplicate names within the same folder are not allowed. Correct the list before continuing.

Common causes include duplicate names, missing files, locked files, access denied, invalid characters, or unchanged names.

Click the Abort button to stop the remaining rename operation.

Use your original rename list or generate a fresh list, then rename the files back to the previous names.

Select Delete mode before generating the list. The exported XLSX or CSV file includes a delete marker column.

Enter Delete in Column B for each row you want removed.

No. Only rows marked with Delete are processed.

Yes. Files and folders included in the delete list can both be deleted.

Yes, if Recycle Bin mode is enabled in application settings.

Yes. If Recycle Bin mode is disabled, deletion may be permanent.

Common causes include missing files, locked files, access denied, invalid paths, or rows not marked for deletion.

Click the Abort button to stop the remaining delete operation.

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 and delete 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 stored in %LOCALAPPDATA%\Temp with names such as yyyy_MM_ddListAndRename_Log.txt.

Logs older than approximately 30 days are removed automatically.

Use View Log after the operation completes to review skipped or failed records.

In the Basic version, usage is limited to 10 runs per day, 5 file saves per day, and up to 50 items per list. These limits automatically reset each day.

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.