How to rename a file in Windows 7 using the keyboard?

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00:00 How To Rename A File In Windows 7 Using The Keyboard?
00:17 Accepted Answer Score 57
00:34 Answer 2 Score 8
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ACCEPTED ANSWER

Score 57

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.

ANSWER 2

Score 8

Are you by chance using a Microsoft keyboard with the specialized function keys? There may be a key to the right of the "F" row that looks like F.

You're right, rename is F2. If the function mode is on, though, the keyboard could be sending a different command.