How would I rename a folder?

How would I rename a folder using C++?

without using a system(); command, i need something like renameFolder() or something, thx :)

Any help would be appreciated,
thanks,

Matt N.

Code:

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#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>

void main ()
{ 
  char oldn[_MAX_PATH], newn[_MAX_PATH];
  int result;

  printf ("Enter the old filename: ");
  gets (oldn);

  printf ("Enter the new filename: ");
  gets (newn);

  result = rename (oldn, newn);

  if (result == 0)
      printf ("File successfully renamed.\n");
  else
      perror("Unable to rename file");
}

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Depends on the operating system.

libraries like boost.filesystem provide portable access.

> gets (oldn);
Never use gets(). Read the FAQ for why.

>void main ()
main returns an int:
int main()

Here is the C program for MS-Windows os

Code:

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#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <windows.h>


int main(int argc, char* argv[])
{
  char oldn[_MAX_PATH], newn[_MAX_PATH];
  int result;

  printf ("Enter the old filename: ");
  fgets (oldn,sizeof(oldn),stdin);
  if(oldn[strlen(oldn)-1] == '\n')
          oldn[strlen(oldn)-1]  = 0;

  printf ("Enter the new filename: ");
  fgets (newn,sizeof(newn),stdin);
  if(newn[strlen(newn)-1] == '\n')
          newn[strlen(newn)-1]  = 0;

  result = MoveFile (oldn, newn);

  if (result != 0)
      printf ("File successfully renamed.\n");
  else
  {
          char buf[255] = {0};
          DWORD dwError = GetLastError();
          FormatMessage(FORMAT_MESSAGE_FROM_SYSTEM,0,dwError,0,buf,sizeof(buf),0);
          printf("%s\n",buf);
        }
        return 0;
}

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