How do I rename, copy, open, or move a file with a filename containing a colon (:) or other illegal Windows filename character?

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I have a file with the named RFDS:-Royal-Flying-Doctor-Service_6232024_180012.mpgThe file is in an EXT2 file system and was created while attached to a DVRThe file can't be opened by vlc to be viewed or by Media PlayerI can't copy, open or rename the file in File Explorer Windows 11No luck in the Command Shell either, I keep getting the errorThe filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect.I've run sfc and dism.exe, it didn't help, session follows;======================================================================================= D:\>ren RFDS:-Royal-Flying-Doctor-Servi

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