Copying Windows Explorer results

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If I look in a folder on my hard drive at the files listed, I get all the
file sizes, dates created, etc. I want to copy and paste, or save the
filenames in a format such as MS Word. Specifically, I am speaking of song
titles. I want to be able to print or save a hard copy. I know how to
print the contents of a folder, but I don't need all the other stuff that
comes with that procedure. Is there an easy way??

Thanks!!
 
Dingo said:
If I look in a folder on my hard drive at the files listed, I get all the
file sizes, dates created, etc. I want to copy and paste, or save the
filenames in a format such as MS Word. Specifically, I am speaking of song
titles. I want to be able to print or save a hard copy. I know how to
print the contents of a folder, but I don't need all the other stuff that
comes with that procedure. Is there an easy way??
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I use Karen's Directory Printer:
http://www.karenware.com/powertools/ptdirprn.asp It gives you all sorts of
options about which details to include or exclude.

Regards,
Ian.
 
Hi Dingo,

Open a command prompt (start/run cmd), go to the folder of choice.

Run "dir> file.txt". This will create a text file of the contents of the
folder that you can open in notepad for printing or saving.

If you wish to add the contents of the subdirectories, run "dir
<drive><folder> /s> file.txt".

You may find this useful:

HOW TO: Add "Print Directory" Feature for Folders in Windows XP [Q321379]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321379

If you head to google.com and search on "free directory printer", you will
also find many other useful tools.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
 
Several methods to accomplish this.......

To add a "Print Directory" feature to Explorer, go to
this KB Article.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q272623&

Or you can download Printfolder 1.2 from.....

http://no-nonsense-software.com/freeware/

I use PF 1.2 and find it to be more than adequate with custom features.

OR Go to DOS(Command) prompt and directory.
Type DIR >MYFILES.TXT

All the above create a *.TXT file which can be opened in Excel.

One more method if you want to by-pass the *.TXT file and pull directly to
Excel is to use Tushar Mehta's Excel Add-in. This allows filtering and
sorting once you have the data in Excel.

http://www.tushar-mehta.com/ scroll down to Add-ins>Directory Listing.

Download the ZIP file and un-zip to your Office\Library folder.

Gord Dibben Excel MVP
 
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