How to print the contents of a folder

[MnInShdw]

Hi everybody

It may be so simple for you, but I'm dying to know if there's a way to print the contents of a folder. What can I do to print the list of all files in "My Documents" or any other folder and if possible their last access date and size?

I add a print key to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell but I have no idea what to do for the default value of command key.

Or Is there another way to print the contents of a folder, without any change in registry?

Any kind of idea would be appreciated.

[Andy-S]

I haven't tried this out but the screen captures look as if this is exactly what you need. It's a freeware utility called Widget Print Directory.

http://www.webattack.com/get/printdir.shtml

[BertImmenschuh]

My way: I open a command [DOS] prompt, navigate to the folder I want, and type DIR/O>PRN. If that doesn't work [depends on the printer and its hookup] I'll use DIR/O>DIR.TXT. This creates a text file in the folder that you can later print, edit, etc. The information obtained is usually the file name [8.3 format], size, date/time created, and long file name [except in WinXP/2000 you get only the long file name].

And you can put the file elsewhere, i.e. DIR/O>C:\TEMP\DIR.TXT. The DIR.TXT can be any name you want but keep the .txt so all word processors can open it. And the /O organizes the files by name, there are other switches available.

<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small">Edited by BertImmenschuh on 02/04/02 08:59.</FONT></P>

[Smitty]

MnInShdw

This was one of the GREAT set of favorite tweaks thread that Pat OBrien started around Christmas..

<a target="_blank" href=http://www.winguides.com/forums/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=brdQuestions&Number=31554&page=&view=&sb=&vc=1>Print Contents of a Directory</a>
courtesy POBrien


Smitty

[MnInShdw]

thanks to all for their help.

I posted my problem just half an hour ago, and I received different replies in such a short time. I just don't know how to appreciate all, specially smitty who has been a great help to me.

[Smitty]

No problem,..kudos to Pat


Smitty

[POBrien]

Thanks Smitty. I wish I knew who originally came up with that. I'd like to pass those Kudos on...


Patrick

[reghakr]

Hey Wizard!

I'm not sure either, but I believe I saw it first at David Candy's site:

<a target="_blank" href=http://www.mvps.org/serenitymacros/>http://www.mvps.org/serenitymacros/</a>

That guy's got some excellent info.

reghakr

[POBrien]

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[MnInShdw]

Thanks for your reply.

I followed you and had what I was looking for.

Since I'm not too familiar with DOS , I'm looking for a site about the details on DOS .
If you know any, I'ld be appreciated if you post me the link.

[BertImmenschuh]

You're welcome.

This looks like a good site:
<a target="_blank" href=http://www.butterwick0.freeserve.co.uk/tutor/menu.html>http://www.butterwick0.freeserve.co.uk/tutor/menu.html</a>

Then there is always the book DOS for Dummies, quite informative.

[MnInShdw]

thanx for your reply.

Your link was a great help.

[BertImmenschuh]

You're welcome, glad to help.

[samtyler]

That one was built into DOS1.0 by billyboy.