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How to rename a file in Windows 7 using the keyboard?
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Mar 15, 2026330758 viewsConfidence Score1%
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When I try to rename a file in Windows 7 by pressing F2, I get the "search" window. If I press F3, still I get the search window... What is the keyboard shortcut to rename a file in Windows 7?
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It should be F2. Make sure you have a file selected. I've noticed that in Windows7 it's a little more tricky to select a file and easier to miss if a file isn't selected.
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