How to rename a file in VB.NET

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vb.net rename file

Hi

I was writing a small peice of code in order to be able to change the file name from within my software. Any one has idea of how I can do that.

Thanks in advance
 

from VB6 i remember a command called Name, im not sure as to whether it will work in VB.NET but its worth a try
 

Hi

My friend, there is no RENAME method in VB.NET, thats why I was asking on how to make it.....
 

man be more specific what file name are you on about ? your applications exe etc... wtf name do you mean
???

ps happy new year...!!!

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Hi

I need to specify a file from the open dialog, then I get its name, after that I want to process the file name, for example, use ToUpper method to make all letters capital, after that rename the same file with the new processed string.

Thanks
 

Hi

I just need to know how rename a file in VB.NET,thats all. For a practiced programmer, its too easy to answer.

Thanks
 

VB.NET source code showing how to move or rename a file.
' How to move / rename a file.
Private Sub button6_Click(sender As Object, e As System.EventArgs)

Dim fi As New FileInfo("myImage.gif")

fi.MoveTo("myImage2.gif")

End Sub 'button6_Click
 

Hi

Thanks alot. I have already solved that problem.
 

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