Windows 7: Restore F2 shortcut XP behaviour in Windows Explorer

Hi,



I recently moved to Win 7 and I changed my Windows Explorer configuration to display the file extensions.

Now when I use the F2 shortcut to copy file names, it does not select the file extension.

How can I restore XP behaviour where the file extension was selected as well when I hit F2 ?

Thanks for your help.

Sébastien.

Welcome to Sevenforums!
I can suggest nothing else than these free rename softwares.

speedgamer01, why you decided that sebnunes needs batch renaming?
Your advice is totally off here.

sebnunes, this behavior was introduced in Vista and as far as I know (and googling confirms that) it is not possible to change it back to XP-style without 3rd party software.

Myself, after F2 I just press Ctrl+A to select file name with extension.

Also, you can use remapping software like AutoHotkey.
If you decide to go with AutoHotkey here is the script for ENGLISH Windows:
First line should activate script only in Explorer, second line substitutes the F2 key to a series of commands and shortcuts: Right Click - Rename, then Ctrl+A.

To make this script work in other than English Windows version you need to change letter m in the code to letter you have underscored in the word "Rename" in your language.