Rename Backup .wav Files quick and easy?

[user390096]

Wondering if anyone knows an easy way to rename a whole bunch of backup files that I needed that now contain a section within parentheses of date/time information added on to each file from the Windows built-in backup program. I had a crash and noticed several of my projects totally disappeared but thankfully I found the backups on my dedicated back-up drive. However, the .wav files all have this look now and the CWP doesn't find these files when loading the project:

 

bass, Edit (1) (2020_09_10 11_22_12 UTC).wav

where the back-up program added a date/time  within parentheses. I want to do a batch rename where I get rid of the parentheses and everything within it so that the files look like this, which is the original look (syntax) and what the CWP is looking for:

bass, Edit (1).wav

 

Any ideas? I've looked at a few renaming programs but they give me a headache! Something simple is my goal. Or, I don't mind complicated if I'm given step-by-step instructions.

 

Thanx for looking.

[Max Arwood]

I don't use this much but when you need it - it's GREAT! Lupas Rename  will rename files anyway you want to do them.  It's a little odd to get use to, but when you do, you will be glad you learned it. It will save a ton of time.

https://rename.lupasfreeware.org/download.php

 

[slartabartfast]

Renamer is a bit more intuitive, but maybe less flexible.

https://www.den4b.com/products/renamer

 

[user390096]

Thanx for the info. I'll give these a look. I probably have over 300 files that need to be renamed.

[Heinz Hupfer]

Hi:)

 

I use Total commander to rename files, you can install it for free.

Mark the files and press Ctrl+M to use the renamer.

 

Bassman.