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Monday, February 22, 2010

How to print list of files in a folder windows 7

How to print a list of files in a Windows 7 directory.

There is very easy to print a list of files in directory on Windows xp. You just need to dropdown file, hit print director, and it provided a basic listing of files in the director.

I wonder if there is a simpler way to do in Windows 7.

1. Click Start button --> All Programs--> Accessories --> Command Prompt.
2. Use "cd directoryname" command to go to the directory from which you want to print a file list.
3. Type "dir > filelist.txt".
4. Double-click on the filelist.txt file and press "Ctrl-P" to print list of files in a folder on windows 7.

Or you need to instll firefox on Windows 7. And drop the folder on the Firefox icon, then firefox will open with a printable file list. It's the easier way.
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  1. AnonymousMarch 2, 2010 at 6:57 PM

    Another utility that not only prints the list but can also show you space taken up by folders, file types, etc:
    showsize (showsize.com)

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  2. kbgatoApril 14, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    remember a parameter to get more information "/s" to include sub directories. Old DOS commands, type on the DOS screen dir /? for more info.

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  3. fimmwolfAugust 11, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    It's generally more useful to use the /B switch with your dir command

    example:

    C:\Movies>dir /B > list.txt

    Also, if the directory you need a list of is stored on a removable drive, such as a USB drive, then you will need to use the /d switch with your cd command.

    example: C:\>cd /d k:

    The example above assumes your USB drive is seen as the k drive in windows.

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  4. RexxyboySeptember 19, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    On a MAC, you can do Command-A on whilst in a folder, then Command-C, and if the target after that is a text editor, you jusy Command -V and it just pastes the filenames with extensions, Genius! I've beena PC guy for years, is there not anythinglike this for Windows we can use?

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  5. AnonymousMarch 14, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    Already had Firefox and never knew it would do that - brilliant idea - many thanks

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  6. shishaobApril 2, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    As per Simon had firefox and never knew. Thank you so much.

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  7. Mark McLellanJuly 5, 2012 at 6:02 AM

    My current work place (and previous organisations I have worked for) have disabled the CMD prompt so I cannot Run and command, nor will .BAT files run. What suggestions for us second class citizens?
    PS Fortunately they have not outlawed FF here so that works, thanks.

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