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Need batch file to Rename a list of file names

I have a ton of files name:
abcde.123.doc
asdf.324.doc
addd.343.doc

that I need get rid of the first dot to:
 abcde-123.doc
asdf-324.doc
addd-343.doc
 I've been changing it manually for the past 2 days, I need help writing a batch file that can help me resolve this problem.  Please help!
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Please helP!
Taken from past posts.

Try TheRename
http://www.yankeewebworks.com/wck/therename_review.html 

or

http://www.design2graphics.com/html/software/Rename4u.html
Rename4u is a fun and easy program for renaming files! It's a free program that allows you to rename any files, using various methods, including search/replace, renumbering, prefixes/suffixes, permissions, etc. Includes test mode, so you can test your combination(s) before renaming the files.
Features:
Select multiple files or a whole directory.
Use the Search/Replace feature to rename files and/or file extensions.
Use the Numbering feature to apply sequential numbers to multiple files.
You can add Prefixes and/or Suffixes to filenames.
Supports wildcards (*).
You can change the case (upper or lower) of the filenames.
You can change the permissions on the selected files.
Includes a Test mode so you can test your renaming options before renaming them.
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Thanks alot this file works great!