Solved How to pull source files from many folders in windows 7

[iradin]

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!

 

[JDobbsy1987]

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

Regards,
JDobbsy1987

 

[iradin]

Thanks JDobbsy,

This should work! Its such a simple fix, not sure why I couldn't think of it.

 

[JDobbsy1987]

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..." :banghead:

Regards,
JDobbsy1987