Printing a file list

[ZXR]

Hi,
I want to print a list of files (over 400) which are in a folder on my hard drive. Is there an easy way using Win XP SP2.
I have done it in the past using print screen, but the list is now bigger than one screen. I was wondering if there is a better way. BWT not too bothered about if icons are printed, just the file names will do.

[Rollo]

I use

rjh extensions

to do this.

Once installed you just right click on the folder and choose "Print directory list".

http://www.rjhsoftware.com/downloads.html

It does some other useful things too.

[VHG]

If you are used to using the "DOS" command line you can do it as follows.

Open a command prompt window and navigate to the directory with the files.

Then type

DIR *.* >a.txt

The DIR command lists files

Tthe *.* will list ALL files (all filenames and filetypes)

The >a.txt will output the list to a file called a.txt (you can use any file name)

Then open a.txt with notepad or any word processor.

Then print it.

[ACtheTROLL]

if you just want just the names - no foldernames, date or size etc add a "/b" switch

(if you are in the folder)
dir /b

You don't need the *.* - but you can use this format to filter the list

to display only text file names
dir /b *.txt

to open a command prompt with right click from file manager install
http://download.microsoft.com/download/whistle r/Install/2/WXP/EN-US/CmdHerePowertoySetup.exe

[Rollo]

:-))

[ZXR]

Many thanks fellas, but having trouble with the DOS method as I'm unfamiliar with the syntax. Keep getting file name syntax is incorrect when I try to change directory
Help is in fact no help at all. Have tried cd:c but can't get anywhere.

Rollo, your file ext prog is brill and does what I need many thanks for that. Rjh do some other interesting utils too, is the encrypt any good to prevent casual browsers accessing folders ?

[VHG]

The "CD" syntax is a bit confusing

The command CD\ takes you back to the root.

Use D: or C: to change to a different drive.

To change directory you do CD followed by directory name.

For directories with spaces you need quotes round the directory name eg:

CD "My Documents"