Printing The Contents Of A Folder Containing MP3 Files

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Can someone tell me of a simple way to print out the contents of a folder
containg mp3 files. I read in another similar post that you may need Outlook
(which I do not have) or you may have to copy and paste them, which would be
way too complicated. I have over 1800 files in this folder. And would rather
not have to download any programs unless I absolutely have to. Dose anyone
have any simple solutions??
 
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
<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.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
 
Melinda said:
Can someone tell me of a simple way to print out the contents of a folder
containg mp3 files. I read in another similar post that you may need Outlook
(which I do not have) or you may have to copy and paste them, which would be
way too complicated. I have over 1800 files in this folder. And would rather
not have to download any programs unless I absolutely have to. Dose anyone
have any simple solutions??
Click to expand...

I agree with the comments of the first respondent, but would like to add my
own flavor for clarity.
to recap: open a commant-prompt (start->run, "cmd"), and change to the
folder of your choice (i.e. type: [cd "c:\program files\my music"] WITH the
quotes if the folder has a space in it, just test a few times and you'll get
the hang of it, if this is new).

type "dir /on /b *.mp3 > mytextfile.txt" (without quotes)

the difference here is the "/on" and "/b"

the "/on" is simple... it's the "/o" option, which says "order by..." and
the "n" ending it tells it to order by "name".

the "/b" means "bare", and is a bit more tricky to explain. to start, an
example.
here is a sample "dir" printout without, then with, the "/b" option:

without "/b":
-=-=-=-=-=-
Volume in drive C is System
Volume Serial Number is 18B4-E998

Directory of C:\Documents and Settings\Michael\Desktop\laptop

10/17/2005 10:27 PM <DIR> .
10/17/2005 10:27 PM <DIR> ..
11/23/2004 11:48 PM 64,411 Image1.jpg
11/23/2004 11:48 PM 67,642 Image2.jpg
11/23/2004 11:48 PM 69,946 Image3.jpg
11/23/2004 11:48 PM 66,623 Image4.jpg
10/17/2005 10:27 PM 0 test1.txt
5 File(s) 268,622 bytes
2 Dir(s) 1,374,904,320 bytes free
-=-=-=-=-=-


then with "/b":
-=-=-=-=-=-
Image1.jpg
Image2.jpg
Image3.jpg
Image4.jpg
test1.txt
-=-=-=-=-=-

so simply stated, it prints out JUST the filenames, as they appear in
explorer. very useful if making file lists, or playlists, etc.

let me know if you'd like clarification on any of this.
~Mike
 
Falco98 said:
Melinda said:
Can someone tell me of a simple way to print out the contents of a
folder containg mp3 files. I read in another similar post that you
may need Outlook (which I do not have) or you may have to copy and
paste them, which would be way too complicated. I have over 1800
files in this folder. And would rather not have to download any
programs unless I absolutely have to. Dose anyone have any simple
solutions??
Click to expand...

I agree with the comments of the first respondent, but would like to
add my own flavor for clarity.
to recap: open a commant-prompt (start->run, "cmd"), and change to
the folder of your choice (i.e. type: [cd "c:\program files\my
music"] WITH the quotes if the folder has a space in it, just test a
few times and you'll get the hang of it, if this is new).

type "dir /on /b *.mp3 > mytextfile.txt" (without quotes)

the difference here is the "/on" and "/b"

the "/on" is simple... it's the "/o" option, which says "order
by..." and the "n" ending it tells it to order by "name".

the "/b" means "bare", and is a bit more tricky to explain. to
start, an example.
here is a sample "dir" printout without, then with, the "/b" option:

without "/b":
-=-=-=-=-=-
Volume in drive C is System
Volume Serial Number is 18B4-E998

Directory of C:\Documents and Settings\Michael\Desktop\laptop

10/17/2005 10:27 PM <DIR> .
10/17/2005 10:27 PM <DIR> ..
11/23/2004 11:48 PM 64,411 Image1.jpg
11/23/2004 11:48 PM 67,642 Image2.jpg
11/23/2004 11:48 PM 69,946 Image3.jpg
11/23/2004 11:48 PM 66,623 Image4.jpg
10/17/2005 10:27 PM 0 test1.txt
5 File(s) 268,622 bytes
2 Dir(s) 1,374,904,320 bytes free
-=-=-=-=-=-


then with "/b":
-=-=-=-=-=-
Image1.jpg
Image2.jpg
Image3.jpg
Image4.jpg
test1.txt
-=-=-=-=-=-

so simply stated, it prints out JUST the filenames, as they appear in
explorer. very useful if making file lists, or playlists, etc.

let me know if you'd like clarification on any of this.
~Mike
Click to expand...

I think this fails Melinda's definition of 'simple'.

--
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I thank you guys for your quick response, but let me explain. I am not very
computer literate and you guys have completely lost me. I need a much more
"simple" way to do this, if there is one. Thanks for trying. :>)

Frank Saunders said:
Falco98 said:
Melinda said:
Can someone tell me of a simple way to print out the contents of a
folder containg mp3 files. I read in another similar post that you
may need Outlook (which I do not have) or you may have to copy and
paste them, which would be way too complicated. I have over 1800
files in this folder. And would rather not have to download any
programs unless I absolutely have to. Dose anyone have any simple
solutions??
Click to expand...

I agree with the comments of the first respondent, but would like to
add my own flavor for clarity.
to recap: open a commant-prompt (start->run, "cmd"), and change to
the folder of your choice (i.e. type: [cd "c:\program files\my
music"] WITH the quotes if the folder has a space in it, just test a
few times and you'll get the hang of it, if this is new).

type "dir /on /b *.mp3 > mytextfile.txt" (without quotes)

the difference here is the "/on" and "/b"

the "/on" is simple... it's the "/o" option, which says "order
by..." and the "n" ending it tells it to order by "name".

the "/b" means "bare", and is a bit more tricky to explain. to
start, an example.
here is a sample "dir" printout without, then with, the "/b" option:

without "/b":
-=-=-=-=-=-
Volume in drive C is System
Volume Serial Number is 18B4-E998

Directory of C:\Documents and Settings\Michael\Desktop\laptop

10/17/2005 10:27 PM <DIR> .
10/17/2005 10:27 PM <DIR> ..
11/23/2004 11:48 PM 64,411 Image1.jpg
11/23/2004 11:48 PM 67,642 Image2.jpg
11/23/2004 11:48 PM 69,946 Image3.jpg
11/23/2004 11:48 PM 66,623 Image4.jpg
10/17/2005 10:27 PM 0 test1.txt
5 File(s) 268,622 bytes
2 Dir(s) 1,374,904,320 bytes free
-=-=-=-=-=-


then with "/b":
-=-=-=-=-=-
Image1.jpg
Image2.jpg
Image3.jpg
Image4.jpg
test1.txt
-=-=-=-=-=-

so simply stated, it prints out JUST the filenames, as they appear in
explorer. very useful if making file lists, or playlists, etc.

let me know if you'd like clarification on any of this.
~Mike
Click to expand...

I think this fails Melinda's definition of 'simple'.

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE
Please respond in Newsgroup only. Do not send email
http://www.fjsmjs.com
Protect your PC
http://www.microsoft.com./athome/security/protect/default.aspx
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/
Click to expand...
 
In
Melinda said:
I thank you guys for your quick response, but let me explain. I
am
not very computer literate and you guys have completely lost
me. I
need a much more "simple" way to do this, if there is one.
Thanks for
trying. :>)
Click to expand...



I'm not sure what you consider simple, but here's my standard
reply to your question, if it helps you:

Here are three ways:

1. Go to a command prompt and issue the command

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

--
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
Please reply to the newsgroup

Frank Saunders said:
message
message
Can someone tell me of a simple way to print out the
contents of a
folder containg mp3 files. I read in another similar post
that you
may need Outlook (which I do not have) or you may have to
copy and
paste them, which would be way too complicated. I have over
1800
files in this folder. And would rather not have to download
any
programs unless I absolutely have to. Dose anyone have any
simple
solutions??

I agree with the comments of the first respondent, but would
like to
add my own flavor for clarity.
to recap: open a commant-prompt (start->run, "cmd"), and
change to
the folder of your choice (i.e. type: [cd "c:\program
files\my
music"] WITH the quotes if the folder has a space in it, just
test a
few times and you'll get the hang of it, if this is new).

type "dir /on /b *.mp3 > mytextfile.txt" (without quotes)

the difference here is the "/on" and "/b"

the "/on" is simple... it's the "/o" option, which says
"order
by..." and the "n" ending it tells it to order by "name".

the "/b" means "bare", and is a bit more tricky to explain.
to
start, an example.
here is a sample "dir" printout without, then with, the "/b"
option:

without "/b":
-=-=-=-=-=-
Volume in drive C is System
Volume Serial Number is 18B4-E998

Directory of C:\Documents and Settings\Michael\Desktop\laptop

10/17/2005 10:27 PM <DIR> .
10/17/2005 10:27 PM <DIR> ..
11/23/2004 11:48 PM 64,411 Image1.jpg
11/23/2004 11:48 PM 67,642 Image2.jpg
11/23/2004 11:48 PM 69,946 Image3.jpg
11/23/2004 11:48 PM 66,623 Image4.jpg
10/17/2005 10:27 PM 0 test1.txt
5 File(s) 268,622 bytes
2 Dir(s) 1,374,904,320 bytes free
-=-=-=-=-=-


then with "/b":
-=-=-=-=-=-
Image1.jpg
Image2.jpg
Image3.jpg
Image4.jpg
test1.txt
-=-=-=-=-=-

so simply stated, it prints out JUST the filenames, as they
appear
in explorer. very useful if making file lists, or playlists,
etc.

let me know if you'd like clarification on any of this.
~Mike
Click to expand...

I think this fails Melinda's definition of 'simple'.

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE
Please respond in Newsgroup only. Do not send email
http://www.fjsmjs.com
Protect your PC
http://www.microsoft.com./athome/security/protect/default.aspx
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/
Click to expand...
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Thanks that was very helpful. :>)

Ken Blake said:
In
Melinda said:
I thank you guys for your quick response, but let me explain. I
am
not very computer literate and you guys have completely lost
me. I
need a much more "simple" way to do this, if there is one.
Thanks for
trying. :>)
Click to expand...



I'm not sure what you consider simple, but here's my standard
reply to your question, if it helps you:

Here are three ways:

1. Go to a command prompt and issue the command

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

--
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
Please reply to the newsgroup

Frank Saunders said:
message
message
Can someone tell me of a simple way to print out the
contents of a
folder containg mp3 files. I read in another similar post
that you
may need Outlook (which I do not have) or you may have to
copy and
paste them, which would be way too complicated. I have over
1800
files in this folder. And would rather not have to download
any
programs unless I absolutely have to. Dose anyone have any
simple
solutions??

I agree with the comments of the first respondent, but would
like to
add my own flavor for clarity.
to recap: open a commant-prompt (start->run, "cmd"), and
change to
the folder of your choice (i.e. type: [cd "c:\program
files\my
music"] WITH the quotes if the folder has a space in it, just
test a
few times and you'll get the hang of it, if this is new).

type "dir /on /b *.mp3 > mytextfile.txt" (without quotes)

the difference here is the "/on" and "/b"

the "/on" is simple... it's the "/o" option, which says
"order
by..." and the "n" ending it tells it to order by "name".

the "/b" means "bare", and is a bit more tricky to explain.
to
start, an example.
here is a sample "dir" printout without, then with, the "/b"
option:

without "/b":
-=-=-=-=-=-
Volume in drive C is System
Volume Serial Number is 18B4-E998

Directory of C:\Documents and Settings\Michael\Desktop\laptop

10/17/2005 10:27 PM <DIR> .
10/17/2005 10:27 PM <DIR> ..
11/23/2004 11:48 PM 64,411 Image1.jpg
11/23/2004 11:48 PM 67,642 Image2.jpg
11/23/2004 11:48 PM 69,946 Image3.jpg
11/23/2004 11:48 PM 66,623 Image4.jpg
10/17/2005 10:27 PM 0 test1.txt
5 File(s) 268,622 bytes
2 Dir(s) 1,374,904,320 bytes free
-=-=-=-=-=-


then with "/b":
-=-=-=-=-=-
Image1.jpg
Image2.jpg
Image3.jpg
Image4.jpg
test1.txt
-=-=-=-=-=-

so simply stated, it prints out JUST the filenames, as they
appear
in explorer. very useful if making file lists, or playlists,
etc.

let me know if you'd like clarification on any of this.
~Mike

I think this fails Melinda's definition of 'simple'.

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE
Please respond in Newsgroup only. Do not send email
http://www.fjsmjs.com
Protect your PC
http://www.microsoft.com./athome/security/protect/default.aspx
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/
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In
Melinda said:
Thanks that was very helpful. :>)
Click to expand...


Glad to hear it, and you're welcome.

--
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
Please reply to the newsgroup


Ken Blake said:
In
Melinda said:
I thank you guys for your quick response, but let me explain.
I
am
not very computer literate and you guys have completely lost
me. I
need a much more "simple" way to do this, if there is one.
Thanks for
trying. :>)
Click to expand...



I'm not sure what you consider simple, but here's my standard
reply to your question, if it helps you:

Here are three ways:

1. Go to a command prompt and issue the command

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

--
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
Please reply to the newsgroup

:

message
message
Can someone tell me of a simple way to print out the
contents of a
folder containg mp3 files. I read in another similar post
that you
may need Outlook (which I do not have) or you may have to
copy and
paste them, which would be way too complicated. I have
over
1800
files in this folder. And would rather not have to
download
any
programs unless I absolutely have to. Dose anyone have any
simple
solutions??

I agree with the comments of the first respondent, but
would
like to
add my own flavor for clarity.
to recap: open a commant-prompt (start->run, "cmd"), and
change to
the folder of your choice (i.e. type: [cd "c:\program
files\my
music"] WITH the quotes if the folder has a space in it,
just
test a
few times and you'll get the hang of it, if this is new).

type "dir /on /b *.mp3 > mytextfile.txt" (without quotes)

the difference here is the "/on" and "/b"

the "/on" is simple... it's the "/o" option, which says
"order
by..." and the "n" ending it tells it to order by "name".

the "/b" means "bare", and is a bit more tricky to explain.
to
start, an example.
here is a sample "dir" printout without, then with, the
"/b"
option:

without "/b":
-=-=-=-=-=-
Volume in drive C is System
Volume Serial Number is 18B4-E998

Directory of C:\Documents and
Settings\Michael\Desktop\laptop

10/17/2005 10:27 PM <DIR> .
10/17/2005 10:27 PM <DIR> ..
11/23/2004 11:48 PM 64,411 Image1.jpg
11/23/2004 11:48 PM 67,642 Image2.jpg
11/23/2004 11:48 PM 69,946 Image3.jpg
11/23/2004 11:48 PM 66,623 Image4.jpg
10/17/2005 10:27 PM 0 test1.txt
5 File(s) 268,622 bytes
2 Dir(s) 1,374,904,320 bytes free
-=-=-=-=-=-


then with "/b":
-=-=-=-=-=-
Image1.jpg
Image2.jpg
Image3.jpg
Image4.jpg
test1.txt
-=-=-=-=-=-

so simply stated, it prints out JUST the filenames, as they
appear
in explorer. very useful if making file lists, or
playlists,
etc.

let me know if you'd like clarification on any of this.
~Mike

I think this fails Melinda's definition of 'simple'.

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE
Please respond in Newsgroup only. Do not send email
http://www.fjsmjs.com
Protect your PC
http://www.microsoft.com./athome/security/protect/default.aspx
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/
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Melinda said:
Can someone tell me of a simple way to print out the contents of a folder
containg mp3 files. I read in another similar post that you may need Outlook
(which I do not have) or you may have to copy and paste them, which would be
way too complicated. I have over 1800 files in this folder. And would rather
not have to download any programs unless I absolutely have to. Dose anyone
have any simple solutions??
Click to expand...


From the command prompt (Start > Run > Cmd.exe), simply change to
the desired directory and type "dir > filelist.txt" or "dir > lpt1,"
just as you used to do in DOS. Any of the switches for the DIR command
(type "dir /?") will work with this command, if you wish to modify the
output. You can then subsequently edit the resulting text file using
NotePad, WordPad, Word, etc.

Alternatively:

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



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Bruce Chambers

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Melinda said:
Thanks very much for the simplified answer. I will try that.
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You're welcome.


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