Location My.Computer.FileSystem.RenameDirectory Syntax My.Computer.FileSystem.RenameDirectory(path, newName)
path (required; String) The path to the directory to be renamed.
newName (required; String) The new name of the directory. Include the basic directory name only; do not include drive, parent directory, or path information.
Description The RenameDirectory method renames an existing directory, keeping it in the same parent directory. Usage at a Glance The renamed directory always remains in the original parent directory. To move a directory to a different location on the same drive and rename it at the same time, use the MoveDirectory method instead. Visual Basic includes a Rename statement that also renames directories. An exception is thrown if the path or newName parameters are missing or invalid or if the newName parameter contains any path-specific information. An exception is thrown if the directory does not exist or is in use (including any files contained within it) or if there is already a file or directory using the new name. An exception is thrown if the user lacks sufficient file-access permissions.
Example The following example renames a directory. My.Computer.FileSystem.RenameDirectory("C:\vb_data", "vb_info")
Related Framework Entries Microsoft.VisualBasic.FileIO.FileSystem.RenameDirectory Method Microsoft.VisualBasic.MyServices.FileSystemProxy.RenameDirectory Method System.IO.Directory.Move Method (if moving in same parent directory)
See Also CopyDirectory Method, CopyFile Method, CreateDirectory Method, DeleteDirectory Method, DeleteFile Method, FileSystem Object, MoveDirectory Method, MoveFile Method, RenameFile Method |
