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2015/07/14 12:48:12
ampfixer
In the days of DOS this was easy, now I have no idea how to print a list of directory content. I'm wanting to list all my Sonar files in each of their directories before the WIN 10 update.
2015/07/14 15:40:57
Beepster
Hmm... maybe you could do the same thing via the command prompt. Isn't that kind of a way to see the OS/system in all its old school texty glory and/or get all DOS on your system's butt?
 
I really have no idea because text based interaction is before my time. I just know there is some kind of old timey backdoor via the Command/DOS prompt option. Might be able to view and print from there.
 
Edit: Just went to Start > Accessories > Command Prompt and up popped a DOS looking window waiting for me to tell it something. I'm assuming that's what you want. Better than trying to figure out the stupidity that is Windows Explorer. I have never seen a "Print" option in those windows.
2015/07/14 16:36:36
ampfixer
Back in the day you could get a directory listing and redirect it to the printer. There's no command there now. I may have to consult Microsoft.
2015/07/14 16:38:01
craigb
I still use CMD for this.
(Start -> Run... -> CMD -> dir/s/b > list.txt)
 
[Edit: Just noticed that I put in a pipe "|" instead of directing the output to a file ">" - This should work fine now, just used it last night!]
2015/07/14 16:49:53
ampfixer
For Win 7 you need to run a mod that will add the print directory listing command to the directory pop up. There's a windows help file that describes the process or you can run a program called FixIt that will modify the registry to add this command. I'll try your suggestion Craig, thanks for the tip.
2015/07/14 16:50:13
joakes
I use Karen's Directory Printer (freeware) it will print wot uwe wan.

I dunno if its related to our lass o' the CH, ya never no .......

Your best mate Google will turn a download link for it.

Cheers,
Jerry
2015/07/14 18:48:52
slartabartfast
This has been a weirdly unexplained un-feature of Windows for some time. Microsoft have enshrined a kludge instead of just bringing back an obviously useful feature.
 
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/321379
 
2015/07/14 20:32:47
scook
Open the directory in your browser. For example file:///C:/ will open the root directory otherwise I use DOS commands to create a text file and print it: dir /s/b > list.txt
2015/07/16 09:13:05
codamedia
joakes
I use Karen's Directory Printer (freeware) it will print wot uwe wan.



That's what I use.... Karen Kenworthy provided us with some very useful tools - starting back in her days with Winmag (maybe earlier).  Replicator is still the best (and fastest) pure backup tool I have ever used - and still use.
 
A google search for "Karen's Power Tools" should reveal what is available.
2015/07/17 06:58:28
Karyn
joakes
I use Karen's Directory Printer (freeware) it will print wot uwe wan.

I dunno if its related to our lass o' the CH, ya never no .......

Not Guilty your Honour.
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