How to pull source files from many folders in windows 7


  1. iradin
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    Windows 7 Home Premium, Service pack 1, x64
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    How to pull source files from many folders in windows 7


    Hey,

    I have been attempting to find a quick solution for this issue for quite some time.

    I have ripped mp3 files from an ipod onto my PC and each song has created an automatic folder, and most times even subfolder. This means to access my 2000+ mp3's i need to manually enter 4000+ folders.

    There must be an automation task that removes such dreaded evil tasks from the universe. Please help make the world a better place and solve this issue.

    Thanks!
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  3. JDobbsy1987
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    When you are in the folder you could try using the search box in the top right for the file extention, when it finishes searching select all (CTRL + A) and then copy or cut them into a single folder.

    You will then have all the music files in 1 folder

    is that what you are trying to do?

    e.g.
    Do a search for .mp3

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  4. iradin
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    Thanks JDobbsy,

    This should work! Its such a simple fix, not sure why I couldn't think of it.
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  6. JDobbsy1987
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    Easy thing to miss

    I went as far as creating a batch file that pulled out particular files based on the file extension until someone said "why don't you just..."

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