How To Rename Multiple Files

How to Batch Rename Multiple Files in WinXP
WinXP WindowsExplorer (aka FileManager) can rename a bunch of files sequentially but you would be hard pressed to find any instructions for this process!
>> Go to WindowsExplorer
>> Highlight a bunch of files that you wish to sequentially number
* While holding the Ctrl key and Left-Clicking on EACH file, or
* While holding the Shift key and Left-Clicking on a RANGE of files
>> Execute RENAME file function
* Either thru the use of the F2 key, or
* Using the Right-Click and scrolling down to the "Rename" function
>> First; type the desired file name: e.g. test
>> Second; followed by the INITIAL desired number in PARENTHESIS: e.g. (1) or (20) or (300), etc
>> Third; finish renaming file with a dot and the 3-letter file extension: e.g. ".jpg"
>> Press the Enter key
The highlighted files will now be sequentially named, as follows:
test(1).jpg
test(2).jpg
test(3).jpg
etc.
NOTE1: All files must be of the same (extension) type
NOTE2: Use care that you donot change file extension
NOTE3: Practice makes perfect
For example, this feature is especially useful when you import a bunch of images from your DigitalCamera