Bridge Batch Rename Issues!!!

I'm having problems using "batch rename" in Bridge. I run two machines at work, on one the "rename in same folder" option is ALWAYS non-selectable. On my other machine I can select the option to save in same folder but when I "select all" and then batch rename Bridge automatically deselects some of the images and only renames those that are left selected. Needless to say this is pointless and I end up in Photo Mechanic.
My co-worker and I both have this issue, both run two computers. We're running OS 10.4.1 and CS3.
Anyone have a similar issue or even better a fix?!
Thanks,
-Matthew

You are better off with this .. http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/14404
Called R-name - its a small freeware application that I use all the time, quicker and less problematic than using Bridge. Been using it for years with no problems at all, works with drag and drop too.

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The forum search option is next to useless. I believe you should try to switch to the main forum page or something, I once had a result but after so many tries I forgot how I managed this (combined with getting angrier every try...)
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If you keep having problems you might consider the clean tool option to clear PSCS 3 and 4. Check also this KB article:
http://www.adobe.com/support/contact/cscleanertool.html
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Attached is the screen grab for the issue i have. In Bridge (Creative Cloud CS6 when I go to doa batch rename my dialogue box is black. How do I fix this?
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BOILERPLATE TEXT:
Note that this is boilerplate text.
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such as your platform (Mac or Win),
exact versions of your OS, of Photoshop (not just "CS6", but something like CS6v.13.0.6) and of Bridge,
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machine specs, such as total installed RAM, scratch file HDs, total available HD space, video card specs, including total VRAM installed,
what troubleshooting steps you have taken so far,
what error message(s) you receive,
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