Technology Help (ask about all things computer, tech gadgets, and related)

[Peacemaker]

I'll start off with a request for recommendation for a Windows file list application.  I've tried a few on my Vista (criminally poor operating system) PC but no luck.  I want simply to list the files in specified folders.  If dates and file sizes are included, that's a nice bonus.

Thanks

[cesquire]

Not sure about windows, I'm sure you have Googled.

Thinking out the box, what about booting up a Linux live CD or USB and using a Linux tool. I'm sure there would be one. Probably some script allowing you to write to a new file?

Just a thought.

[cesquire]

What about a DOS command?

Code:

dir c:\directory_path\*.* -s >> filename.txt

or from the correct directory:

Code:

dir *.* -s >> filename.txt

The -s switch tells dir to search recursively, apparently.

[Peacemaker]

That's not bad.  I'd forgotten about the old DOS commands.  A bit clunky and time consuming for what I'm looking to do but I can make it work.  Thanks for the old school.  I get spoiled with Windows, click, click , done, but why Microsoft has never built this feature into its system boggles the mind.

[cesquire]

You're welcome. I actually asked a linux forum on your behalf, so I can't claim the glory myself.  

http://crunchbanglinux.org/forums/topic/6234/file-list-application/

[WarrenG]

soooo.... lost

[seaellem]

i don't stop in here enough.

i do the dos one myself, very useful.

if you want a gui app with the functionality (and a whole lot more) use NexusFile http://xiles.net/programs/

[Peacemaker]

Thanks Sea. Pretty cool little apps.

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