Listing contents of Folders/Files (printable list)

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Is there any way that I can get printable lists of the contents of my
folders? I'm talking about documents, images, etc.
 
Hi,

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> /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
 
Oops, messed up the syntax there a bit. For the subdirectories, run "dir
<drive><folder> /s> file.txt"

--
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



Rick "Nutcase" Rogers said:
Hi,

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> /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.

--
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



Itz Just Me said:
Is there any way that I can get printable lists of the contents of my
folders? I'm talking about documents, images, etc.
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Itz Just Me said:
Is there any way that I can get printable lists of the contents of my
folders? I'm talking about documents, images, etc.
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Here are three ways:

1. Go to a command prompt and issue the command

dir [drive:folder] > prn

If that doesn't work, your printer may not be connected to prn.
In that case issue this command instead:

dir [drive:folder] > c:\tempfilename (you can use any name and
put it in any folder you want)

Then open notepad, open tempfilename, and print it from there.


2. Go to
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q321379
and follow the instructions there.


3. Download and use any of the several freeware/shareware
utilities that can do this, such as the popular
http://www.karenware.com/powertools/ptdirprn.asp
 
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