Windows file contents to text file

[willwin5]

i need a list of everything on my hard drive i can access in a text file without manually pounding the folder/sub folder and contents names into notepad is there anyway this can be achieved?

 

[rdwray]

See this link: MS-DOS command redirection operators

 

[arkhi]

Assuming you have basic command prompt knowledge

Open a command prompt, then navigate to the folder whose structure you want to save to a text file.
Type:

dir /s >somename.txt

You'll then find the file on the directory you are at. The /s switch navigates ALL subfolders and files so saving it to txt might take some time.

You could also use the http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/27778-open-command-window-here.html feature to have that folder already selected in the command prompt.

If you want EVERY single file/folder in your C:\ drive, then navigate to C:\ [cd /d C:\] and use the command from there.

 

[willwin5]

i have no idea how to use the command prompt is it too complicated to explain step by step?

 

[gladson1976]

To open a Command Prompt, Just goto Start -> Run and type cmd and press enter

A black window will open. You can type the commands there.

To get a list of files in a specific folder, you need to navigate to that folder
Example, if you want the list of files in C:\My Folder\My Files, then type

C: <ENTER>
CD \My Folder\My Files <ENTER>
DIR /S *.* > C:\MyFileList.txt <ENTER>

The file list will be saved in the file C:\MyFileList.txt
Note: <ENTER> means you have to press the ENTER key.

To get the list of all files in drive D:

D: <ENTER>
CD \ <ENTER>
DIR /S *.* > C:\MyFileList.txt <ENTER>

Hope that helps

 

[rdwray]

Another method:

Start > Accessories > Command Prompt

One more:
1. Open Explorer.
2. Select the drive or folder you want.
3. Hold down the Shift key and right click.
4. Select "Open command window here".

 

[SIW2]

This freebie will save you a lot of hassle:

Karen's Directory Printer

i need a list of everything on my hard drive i can access in a text file without manually pounding the folder/sub folder and contents names into notepad is there anyway this can be achieved?