[Resolved] Renaming system files

[BefunMunkToloGen]

I'm having a slight problem and i think it's due to Command Prompt. I'm trying to rename a system directory. It works on normal directories but not windows system dirs. I'm trying to do this the easitest way possible:

Private Sub cF_Click()
On Error Resume Next
Dim command1 As String
command1 = "rename %homedrive%\RECYCLER RecyclebinBACKUP"
Shell "Cmd.exe /k" & command1, vbNormalFocus
End Sub

Any way around this?

[RobDog888]

Why do you need to rename windows system file(s)?

[Narfy]

It looks to me that he is trying to create a backup of the recycle bin.

[RobDog888]

But its being renamed not copied?

[Joacim Andersson]

You have to remove the hidden and system attribute of the folder before you can rename it. You should also add a space after the "/k" part of your string...

[BefunMunkToloGen]

The reason i'm renaming the recycle bin is because if you rename "recycler" Windows creates a new recycle bin which solves about 80% of recycle bin problems.

[Narfy]

Sorry if I sound "mean" or anything like that, but..
Why would you need to write a program to do it for you? Can't you just go into windows explorer and rename it?

[RobDog888]

Sorry if I sound "mean" or anything like that, but..
Why would you need to write a program to do it for you? Can't you just go into windows explorer and rename it?

This is what I was getting at. Besides, how often do you really have Recycle Bin troubles?
I never have in way too many years to mention.

[Joacim Andersson]

This is what I was getting at. Besides, how often do you really have Recycle Bin troubles?
I never have in way too many years to mention.

No but renaming the recycle bin would then solve 80% of the none problems you have... Actually I've never heard that renaming the recycle bin would fix any problem, but if it does it does. And if it does I can understand why one would put that in a program, if it's a part of a larger program that analyzes and fix many known issues with Windows.

[Joacim Andersson]

But he could use the LineTo API function. But that would also require him to create a pen and select it into the hDC and then call MoveToEx before using the LineTo function. However I don't think he fully understands the code he's using already and introducing all GDI functions at once might not be the best idea .

[BefunMunkToloGen]

It's not for me lol, i solved it anyway just used SetAttr ("C:\RECYCLER"), vbNormal and everything wokred fine. Thanks anyway

[Joacim Andersson]

It's not for me lol, i solved it anyway just used SetAttr ("C:\RECYCLER"), vbNormal and everything wokred fine. Thanks anyway

You mean exactly as I suggested...?

You have to remove the hidden and system attribute of the folder before you can rename it.