Use DIR Command To Generate List Of Files And Store It In File

Alik Levin

1 Dec 2007 9:16 AM

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DIR /S /B /A:-D

I use simple DIR command to generate file lists. It serves me in many scenarios. For example, I use it to generate .Net assemblies list when I conduct preliminary scan as part of code inspection process. Here are the explanations to the switches:

/S - search sub folders
/B - bare format, no summaries and headings
/A:-D - no directories, files only

To save generated list of files into text file simply add >C:\myfileslist.txt. The resulting command would look as follows:

DIR /S /B /A:-D *.DLL >C:\myfileslist.txt

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Comments

JasonHuff

6 Dec 2007 12:21 PM

Here's a reghack to add this ListFolder option to your Explorer. Copy and save as a .reg file or add it manually. Works on XP or Vista. Change the Dir options as needed....enjoy.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell\ListFolder\Command]

@="cmd.exe /c dir /a/ogen/-p \"%1\">c:\\dir.txt & notepad.exe c:\\dir.txt &"
Alik Levin

6 Dec 2007 3:17 PM

Jason! This is super cool!!

Thanks