directory command

[John Marion]

For years I was proficient in DOS and learned how to do things like

dir > dir.txt

I still use this command often and I've wondered: Does Windows have a way to
save a directory in a file?

 

[Kelly]

Hi John,

Answer and added info:

Print the names, and other information, of all folders and files on your
computer. http://www.karenware.com/powertools/ptdirprn.html

HOW TO: Add a "Print Directory" Feature for Folders in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q321379

Add "Log Folder Contents" to the SendTo Menu (Line 112)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

--

All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

 

[David Candy]

dir > dir.txt

 

[Detlev Dreyer]

For years I was proficient in DOS and learned how to do things like

dir > dir.txt

I still use this command often and I've wondered: Does Windows have a
way to save a directory in a file?

Not by default. However, you can modify these instructions:
"How to add the Print Directory feature for folders in Windows XP"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/321379/en-us

 

[Alpha]

This may be the most obvious oversight or stupidity of the design team.

 

[Guest]

For years I was proficient in DOS and learned how to do things like

dir > dir.txt

I still use this command often and I've wondered: Does Windows have a
way to save a directory in a file?

pcmag.com had their TreePrint utility (to print or save a directory
listing with or without their files). While the utility is free, their
download area on their site is no longer free (i.e., you have to pay to
subscribe to download any of their tools).

Searching on some of the major file download sites can turn up
possibilities, like
http://www.download.com/JR-Directory-Printer/3000-2248_4-10207368.html?tag=lst-0-1.

 

[John Marion]

I convinced myself the feature was in Windows and I just hadn't found it
yet. I sure didn't expect it to take third-party software or registry
edits!