Software that'll catalogue the files on all my drives?

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Fred Finisterre

Hi,

I'm just trying to recover a failed hard disk. In the event I can't, I'll
not be sure exactly what I've lost on it.

Is there any XP software that'll audit my drives periodically and create a
text file of the directories and files on them?

Cheers,

Fred.
 
Fred said:
Hi,

I'm just trying to recover a failed hard disk. In the event I can't, I'll
not be sure exactly what I've lost on it.

Is there any XP software that'll audit my drives periodically and create a
text file of the directories and files on them?

Cheers,

Fred.
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You could schedule a batch file that runs a one line (per drive) command
line (DIR /S C: [params] > DIRC.TXT). That's been around forever.


Look up the DIR parameters to find the ones that you require (DIR /?
gives the list).
 
Hello Fred,

The simplest solution to this would be to run a batch periodically with the 'DIR' command which
would output all the files and subdirectories in a folder to a log file of your choice. For example,
if i were to find out all the files and directories in a folder my_folder which resides in the C:
drive and output the results in a log file called log.txt, i would run the following command at the
comand prompt:

dir "C:\my_folder" > C:\log.txt

Now, you can write a batch file with as many dir commands as you wish and schedule to run the batch
file using Windows task Scheduler. I hope this gives you a few pointers.

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:I'm just trying to recover a failed hard disk. In the event I can't, I'll
:not be sure exactly what I've lost on it.
:
:Is there any XP software that'll audit my drives periodically and create a
:text file of the directories and files on them?
:
:Cheers,
:
:Fred.

Here is a program that I have used and it seems to work well:

http://home.a03.itscom.net/tsuzu/programing/en/
 
Fred Finisterre said:
Hi,

I'm just trying to recover a failed hard disk. In the event I can't, I'll
not be sure exactly what I've lost on it.

Is there any XP software that'll audit my drives periodically and create a
text file of the directories and files on them?

Cheers,

Fred.
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If you're considering knowing what you have lost why not consider going the
extra step and backing things up?
 
Fred said:
Hi,

I'm just trying to recover a failed hard disk. In the event I can't, I'll
not be sure exactly what I've lost on it.

Is there any XP software that'll audit my drives periodically and create a
text file of the directories and files on them?

Cheers,

Fred.
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Look for something called "Karen's Directory Printer"

It's free.

Otherwise, you could go to the root of the drive and type

dir /s > c:\filelist.txt

That would list every file on your drive, bar those hidden or system
files which can be shown by typing

dir /a:hs > C:\filelist.txt


Odie
 
There are several programs that do disk cataloging, mostly for CDs
actually, but are listed on free software sites. I currently use CDTree
version 3, which is nice. There is also catfish, and CD Catalog Expert.
I don't know if they run on a schedule, you would have to play with
them yourself and let us know.

Irwin
 
Hello Irwin,
I currently use CDTree
version 3
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You may try our WinCatalog Standard. It can help you not only store a
list of files and folders on your hard drive but also catalog all your
CDs. This feature will save your time on finding neccessary file if you
decide to reinstall Windows or something like that.

WinCatalog is more convinient than text file containing all DIR output.
Just try: http://www.wincatalog.com/standard.html

BTW, we also have 20% discout for Google Groups members. Just enter a
coupon code "MAR-GGROUP-FX" at the bottom of the order page to take
advantage of this offer.

Good luck! :)
 
Hi,

I'm just trying to recover a failed hard disk. In the event I can't, I'll
not be sure exactly what I've lost on it.

Is there any XP software that'll audit my drives periodically and create a
text file of the directories and files on them?

Cheers,

Fred.
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Hi,

Cathy is a free catalog program (probably the smallest ans fastest) and
it has a command line version too (for scheduled/automated catalog
creation).

http://rvas.webzdarma.cz/

You could use hkSFV or FSUM (wich is faster) too...

Cheers.
 
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