How do I export a list of file names from a Vista folder

[Guest]

I want to get a list of the files that are in a folder. Eventually I want to
put the list into Excel. Any pointers? Thanks!

 

[Steve Easton]

Simple way.
With the directory opened in a cmd window, type:
dir > dir.txt
and press enter.
This will create a text file named dir.txt which will contain a list of the files.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Open a Command Prompt window (cmd.exe)
Type:

"cd /d D:\MyFolder"

Press ENTER. Then type:

"dir /b >dirlist.csv"

The output file "dirlist.csv" is created in the folder that you're currently in. This file can be opened using Microsoft Excel. The path "D:\MyFolder" above is provided as an example.

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I want to get a list of the files that are in a folder. Eventually I want to
put the list into Excel. Any pointers? Thanks!

 

[Dave]

If you want a GUI method, this program seems to work ok
http://www.krksoft.com/index.php

 

[Guest]

Thank you all for the great info!

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I want to get a list of the files that are in a folder. Eventually I want to
put the list into Excel. Any pointers? Thanks!

From the command prompt (Start > Run > Cmd.exe), simply change to
the desired directory and type "dir > filelist.txt" or "dir > lpt1,"
just as you used to do in DOS. Any of the switches for the DIR command
(type "dir /?") will work with this command, if you wish to modify the
output. You can then subsequently edit the resulting text file using
NotePad, WordPad, Word, etc.

Alternatively:

Directory Lister
http://www.krksoft.com/index.php


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[john]

If you want a GUI method, this program seems to work ok
http://www.krksoft.com/index.php

here's another free one:
http://www.no-nonsense-software.com/freeware/
PrintFolder v1.3

 

[Doug]

Running under Vista Home Premium with a dual core machine and 2GB RAM.

I installed PrintFolder v1.3 running the executable as Administrator. A
"PrintFolder" entry appears in Windows Explorer context menu, but every time
I use it up comes a message with a white X on a red disc followed, on the
same line, an error message and an [OK] button thus:

Failed to set data for "
[OK]

Any suggestions what this means and why this software that you recommended
works for you and not for me? (I have tried restarting my PC by the way.)