How can I print a list of sub folder titles in Vista

Philocalist

Hi ... can anyone tell me a simple way to print out a list of the names of sub folders within any given parent folder, preferably as they appear (sorted) within the parent folder, i.e by name, date etc?
Thanks!

drwho07 · Joined: Nov 29, 2007 Posts: 1342 Location: Central FL, USA

Even though Vista is the OS of the new millennium, I still use DOS for a lot of simple tasks.

Like printing out a directory.

From 'Command Prompt' navigate to the parent directory and then type this command:

dir *. > C:\directory.txt

The directory of the sub folders will be put in the text file "Directory.txt" and you can pull that file up in Wordpad or Notepad and print it.
Be sure and leave the space, both before and after the *.
or the command won't work.

I use that technique for many things, like getting a list of the switches for a command, like:
xcopy /? > c:\xcopyswitches.txt

Then you just pull up the text file in wordpad and print it out.

DOS is alive and well in Vista. Wink

Cheers mate!
The Doctor Cool

zlim · Joined: Mar 11, 2005 Posts: 2535

Directory Printer by Karen Kennworthy
http://www.karenware.com/powertools/ptdirprn.asp
You can select to print as much or as little by selecting options

Philocalist · Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 9:56 am Post subject:

Thanks Doc / Zlim, two workable alternatives ... had forgotten all about the software on Karens site! Embarassed

Much appreciated! Laughing

drwho07 · Joined: Nov 29, 2007 Posts: 1342 Location: Central FL, USA

You're welcome!

I found out a long time ago, since I work on so many different computers, that if I learn how to use the things, like DOS, that are already built into every computer, it's a whole lot easier for me to do what I need to do on any PC without having to carry a ton of applications with me.

I wanted to back up all of "My Documents" to a second HD on my own PC.
I tried a program called Vise-Versa which would do the job, but it required a lot of setup and user intervention every time I wanted to do a backup.

I finally gave up on that program and deleted it. I do exactly what I need to do with the good ol' DOS program "XCOPY".
A simple one-line batch file backs up My Documents with just one click of the mouse. It don't get No simpler than that.

Life is just so much simpler if you learn how to use what's already included in Windows.

Cheers!
Doc Cool