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  • I'm afraid the syntax you are trying to use requires Perl rename, it isn't supported by the util-linux flavor of rename. Even then, you would be missing the s command before the regex. Commented Nov 28, 2022 at 11:53
  • What Linux distribution are you using? Commented Nov 28, 2022 at 12:13
  • Usind CentOS Linux Commented Nov 28, 2022 at 12:20
  • OK, in that case you should be able to install perl-rename. Commented Nov 28, 2022 at 12:25
  • Okay i should have stated that i dont have permissions to install new packages. So that wont be an option. Commented Nov 28, 2022 at 12:36