SmartRename

by Chris Davisv1.1.2

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

A Windows Shell Extension for more advanced bulk renaming using search and replace or regular expressions.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id chrdavis.smartrename --exact --version 1.1.2

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for SmartRename

SmartRename uses MSI. The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x64, user scope)

msiexec.exe /i SmartRenameInstaller64.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for SmartRename →

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Installers · v1.1.2

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	MSI	user		Direct
x64	MSI	user		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for SmartRename.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install SmartRename on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id chrdavis.smartrename --exact --version 1.1.2. winget downloads the installer from Chris Davis and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install SmartRename silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id chrdavis.smartrename --exact 1.1.2 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for SmartRename?

SmartRename uses MSI. Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i SmartRenameInstaller64.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I uninstall SmartRename via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id chrdavis.smartrename --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from SmartRename's Apps & Features entry.

Is SmartRename free?

SmartRename is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/chrdavis/SmartRename) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does SmartRename work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls SmartRename directly from the publisher.

How do I keep SmartRename up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id chrdavis.smartrename --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 2 versions of SmartRename from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

1.1.2latest
1.0.0