Vista - How do I show all files at once when they r spread between many fo

02-05-2008

I have about 3,500 files, spread between about 1,500 folders, and I want to
view all files at once in one big list. I was wondering is it possible to
extract all the files from the folders and put them in one big list. I have
windows xp.

02-05-2008

If the files have something in common e.g. their name or extension, you can
search by that and cut and paste the files into a new folder.

This is a Vista forum not XP.
In the future, please post to the appropriate forum.

"Johnny Rice" <Johnny Rice@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

>I have about 3,500 files, spread between about 1,500 folders, and I want to
> view all files at once in one big list. I was wondering is it possible to
> extract all the files from the folders and put them in one big list. I
> have
> windows xp.

02-05-2008

Hi, Johnny.

Quote:

> I have
> windows xp.

Then you might have better luck in one of the many WinXP NGs, rather than
here in VISTA file management. ;^}

I don't know about VIEWING 3,500 files at once, but you probably can print a
list of them all - if you insist. Have a look at:
How to add the Print Directory feature for folders in Windows XP and in
Windows Vista
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321379

RC
--
R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX
rc@xxxxxx
Microsoft Windows MVP
(Running Windows Live Mail 2008 in Vista Ultimate x64)

"Johnny Rice" <Johnny Rice@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> I have about 3,500 files, spread between about 1,500 folders, and I want
> to
> view all files at once in one big list. I was wondering is it possible to
> extract all the files from the folders and put them in one big list. I
> have
> windows xp.

02-05-2008

Sorry this is Vista. Forgot this new laptop had it, unlike my last one.

"Bob" wrote:

Quote:

> If the files have something in common e.g. their name or extension, you can
> search by that and cut and paste the files into a new folder.
>
> This is a Vista forum not XP.
> In the future, please post to the appropriate forum.
>
>
> "Johnny Rice" <Johnny Rice@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:9BC81509-61B1-42FC-BAD5-655229AF3B75@xxxxxx

Quote:

> >I have about 3,500 files, spread between about 1,500 folders, and I want to
> > view all files at once in one big list. I was wondering is it possible to
> > extract all the files from the folders and put them in one big list. I
> > have
> > windows xp.

>
>

**duucfho** · 02-05-2008

If they are subdirectories under one folder, you could do a dir/s or dir/s/w at the command prompt, and pipe it to a text file:

dir /s > C:\test.txt

Quote: Originally Posted by Johnny Rice

I have about 3,500 files, spread between about 1,500 folders, and I want to
view all files at once in one big list. I was wondering is it possible to
extract all the files from the folders and put them in one big list. I have
windows xp.

02-06-2008

You can use a search and use * or *.* as the search parameter, then all
files and folders will show up in the search window.

"Johnny Rice" <Johnny Rice@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:9BC81509-61B1-42FC-BAD5-655229AF3B75@xxxxxx

Quote:

> I have about 3,500 files, spread between about 1,500 folders, and I want
> to
> view all files at once in one big list. I was wondering is it possible to
> extract all the files from the folders and put them in one big list. I
> have
> windows xp.

02-06-2008

"Gary Mount" <gary_mount@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:E6E520A4-6842-4B1F-A543-B2472067A8F0@xxxxxx

Quote:

> You can use a search and use * or *.* as the search parameter, then all
> files and folders will show up in the search window.
>
> "Johnny Rice" <Johnny Rice@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:9BC81509-61B1-42FC-BAD5-655229AF3B75@xxxxxx

Quote:

>> I have about 3,500 files, spread between about 1,500 folders, and I want
>> to
>> view all files at once in one big list. I was wondering is it possible to
>> extract all the files from the folders and put them in one big list. I
>> have
>> windows xp.

>

Good idea but using wild card characters only shows files and folders, it
does not open sub-directories and list the files in one continuous list.

A quick Google search came up with this http://tinyurl.com/2sbdto I haven't
ever used the program but maybe someone reading here has and can comment on
it.

Hope this helps
Dave

02-06-2008

You can add a "Folder path" column in details view and sort by that column.
However it sorts and lists the folders first, then completes the list with
the files sorted by their folder path.

"Dave" <dcox1961@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

>
> "Gary Mount" <gary_mount@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:E6E520A4-6842-4B1F-A543-B2472067A8F0@xxxxxx

Quote:

>> You can use a search and use * or *.* as the search parameter, then all
>> files and folders will show up in the search window.
>>
>> "Johnny Rice" <Johnny Rice@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:9BC81509-61B1-42FC-BAD5-655229AF3B75@xxxxxx

Quote:

>>> I have about 3,500 files, spread between about 1,500 folders, and I want
>>> to
>>> view all files at once in one big list. I was wondering is it possible
>>> to
>>> extract all the files from the folders and put them in one big list. I
>>> have
>>> windows xp.

>>

>
> Good idea but using wild card characters only shows files and folders, it
> does not open sub-directories and list the files in one continuous list.
>
> A quick Google search came up with this http://tinyurl.com/2sbdto I
> haven't ever used the program but maybe someone reading here has and can
> comment on it.
>
> Hope this helps
> Dave

02-06-2008

Have you got "show sub folders" enabled?

"Dave" <dcox1961@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

>
> "Gary Mount" <gary_mount@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:E6E520A4-6842-4B1F-A543-B2472067A8F0@xxxxxx

Quote:

>> You can use a search and use * or *.* as the search parameter, then all
>> files and folders will show up in the search window.
>>
>> "Johnny Rice" <Johnny Rice@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:9BC81509-61B1-42FC-BAD5-655229AF3B75@xxxxxx

Quote:

>>> I have about 3,500 files, spread between about 1,500 folders, and I want
>>> to
>>> view all files at once in one big list. I was wondering is it possible
>>> to
>>> extract all the files from the folders and put them in one big list. I
>>> have
>>> windows xp.

>>

>
> Good idea but using wild card characters only shows files and folders, it
> does not open sub-directories and list the files in one continuous list.
>
> A quick Google search came up with this http://tinyurl.com/2sbdto I
> haven't ever used the program but maybe someone reading here has and can
> comment on it.
>
> Hope this helps
> Dave

02-05-2008	#1 (permalink)
Johnny Rice n/a posts	How do I show all files at once when they r spread between many fo I have about 3,500 files, spread between about 1,500 folders, and I want to view all files at once in one big list. I was wondering is it possible to extract all the files from the folders and put them in one big list. I have windows xp.
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02-05-2008	#2 (permalink)
Bob n/a posts	Re: How do I show all files at once when they r spread between many fo If the files have something in common e.g. their name or extension, you can search by that and cut and paste the files into a new folder. This is a Vista forum not XP. In the future, please post to the appropriate forum. "Johnny Rice" <Johnny Rice@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:9BC81509-61B1-42FC-BAD5-655229AF3B75@xxxxxx Quote: >I have about 3,500 files, spread between about 1,500 folders, and I want to > view all files at once in one big list. I was wondering is it possible to > extract all the files from the folders and put them in one big list. I > have > windows xp.
My System Specs

02-05-2008	#3 (permalink)
R. C. White n/a posts	Re: How do I show all files at once when they r spread between many fo Hi, Johnny. Quote: > I have > windows xp. Then you might have better luck in one of the many WinXP NGs, rather than here in VISTA file management. ;^} I don't know about VIEWING 3,500 files at once, but you probably can print a list of them all - if you insist. Have a look at: How to add the Print Directory feature for folders in Windows XP and in Windows Vista http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321379 RC -- R. C. White, CPA San Marcos, TX rc@xxxxxx Microsoft Windows MVP (Running Windows Live Mail 2008 in Vista Ultimate x64) "Johnny Rice" <Johnny Rice@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:9BC81509-61B1-42FC-BAD5-655229AF3B75@xxxxxx Quote: > I have about 3,500 files, spread between about 1,500 folders, and I want > to > view all files at once in one big list. I was wondering is it possible to > extract all the files from the folders and put them in one big list. I > have > windows xp.
My System Specs

02-05-2008	#4 (permalink)
Johnny Rice n/a posts	Re: How do I show all files at once when they r spread between man Sorry this is Vista. Forgot this new laptop had it, unlike my last one. "Bob" wrote: Quote: > If the files have something in common e.g. their name or extension, you can > search by that and cut and paste the files into a new folder. > > This is a Vista forum not XP. > In the future, please post to the appropriate forum. > > > "Johnny Rice" <Johnny Rice@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:9BC81509-61B1-42FC-BAD5-655229AF3B75@xxxxxx Quote: > >I have about 3,500 files, spread between about 1,500 folders, and I want to > > view all files at once in one big list. I was wondering is it possible to > > extract all the files from the folders and put them in one big list. I > > have > > windows xp. > >
My System Specs

02-05-2008	#5 (permalink)
duucfho Vista Enterprise 32-bit 13 posts	Re: How do I show all files at once when they r spread between many fo If they are subdirectories under one folder, you could do a dir/s or dir/s/w at the command prompt, and pipe it to a text file: dir /s > C:\test.txt Quote: Originally Posted by Johnny Rice I have about 3,500 files, spread between about 1,500 folders, and I want to view all files at once in one big list. I was wondering is it possible to extract all the files from the folders and put them in one big list. I have windows xp.
My System Specs

02-06-2008	#6 (permalink)
Gary Mount n/a posts	Re: How do I show all files at once when they r spread between many fo You can use a search and use * or . as the search parameter, then all files and folders will show up in the search window. "Johnny Rice" <Johnny Rice@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:9BC81509-61B1-42FC-BAD5-655229AF3B75@xxxxxx Quote: > I have about 3,500 files, spread between about 1,500 folders, and I want > to > view all files at once in one big list. I was wondering is it possible to > extract all the files from the folders and put them in one big list. I > have > windows xp.
My System Specs

02-06-2008	#7 (permalink)
Dave n/a posts	Re: How do I show all files at once when they r spread between many fo "Gary Mount" <gary_mount@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:E6E520A4-6842-4B1F-A543-B2472067A8F0@xxxxxx Quote: > You can use a search and use * or . as the search parameter, then all > files and folders will show up in the search window. > > "Johnny Rice" <Johnny Rice@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:9BC81509-61B1-42FC-BAD5-655229AF3B75@xxxxxx Quote: >> I have about 3,500 files, spread between about 1,500 folders, and I want >> to >> view all files at once in one big list. I was wondering is it possible to >> extract all the files from the folders and put them in one big list. I >> have >> windows xp. > Good idea but using wild card characters only shows files and folders, it does not open sub-directories and list the files in one continuous list. A quick Google search came up with this http://tinyurl.com/2sbdto I haven't ever used the program but maybe someone reading here has and can comment on it. Hope this helps Dave
My System Specs

02-06-2008	#8 (permalink)
Gary Mount n/a posts	Re: How do I show all files at once when they r spread between many fo You can add a "Folder path" column in details view and sort by that column. However it sorts and lists the folders first, then completes the list with the files sorted by their folder path. "Dave" <dcox1961@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:ugYFLpLaIHA.4696@xxxxxx Quote: > > "Gary Mount" <gary_mount@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:E6E520A4-6842-4B1F-A543-B2472067A8F0@xxxxxx Quote: >> You can use a search and use * or . as the search parameter, then all >> files and folders will show up in the search window. >> >> "Johnny Rice" <Johnny Rice@xxxxxx> wrote in message >> news:9BC81509-61B1-42FC-BAD5-655229AF3B75@xxxxxx Quote: >>> I have about 3,500 files, spread between about 1,500 folders, and I want >>> to >>> view all files at once in one big list. I was wondering is it possible >>> to >>> extract all the files from the folders and put them in one big list. I >>> have >>> windows xp. >> > > Good idea but using wild card characters only shows files and folders, it > does not open sub-directories and list the files in one continuous list. > > A quick Google search came up with this http://tinyurl.com/2sbdto I > haven't ever used the program but maybe someone reading here has and can > comment on it. > > Hope this helps > Dave
My System Specs

02-06-2008	#9 (permalink)
Gary Mount n/a posts	Re: How do I show all files at once when they r spread between many fo Have you got "show sub folders" enabled? "Dave" <dcox1961@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:ugYFLpLaIHA.4696@xxxxxx Quote: > > "Gary Mount" <gary_mount@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:E6E520A4-6842-4B1F-A543-B2472067A8F0@xxxxxx Quote: >> You can use a search and use * or . as the search parameter, then all >> files and folders will show up in the search window. >> >> "Johnny Rice" <Johnny Rice@xxxxxx> wrote in message >> news:9BC81509-61B1-42FC-BAD5-655229AF3B75@xxxxxx Quote: >>> I have about 3,500 files, spread between about 1,500 folders, and I want >>> to >>> view all files at once in one big list. I was wondering is it possible >>> to >>> extract all the files from the folders and put them in one big list. I >>> have >>> windows xp. >> > > Good idea but using wild card characters only shows files and folders, it > does not open sub-directories and list the files in one continuous list. > > A quick Google search came up with this http://tinyurl.com/2sbdto I > haven't ever used the program but maybe someone reading here has and can > comment on it. > > Hope this helps > Dave
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