How to rename file with special characters. 1. Find the filename's inode ls -i 3729814 annual_record_final_receipt.htm 24742 kerres 3729815 annual_record_recipe.ps 11763713 knihy 2869521 annual_report_sbmttd_files 3991817 -KnXP43Z09c.doc 2. Rename find . -type f -inum 3991817 -exec mv {} better_name.doc \;