Print full directory of HDD

Print full directory of HDD

In order to print contents list of a specified folder on your hard drive using batch script file, you need a printer installed with your Windows and then follow this path:

Start > All programs > Accessories > Notepad.

In Notepad Enter:

dir % 1 > c: windowstempdir.txt

notepad c:windowstempdir.txt

cls

Save this File as: c:program files accessories printdir.bat

Launch Windows Explorer > View Folder options > File Types tab.

You will see a list of “Registered File Types” > double-click on File Folder.

A dialog box will appear named “Edit File Type”, Click “New” button and type “Print” > OK.

After done with these settings, whenever you want to print a specific folder on your hard drive, right-click on the folder and press Print.

To print the full directory on your hard drive using batch script, type this command:

C:dir > lpt 1

Print full directory of HDD

If you want to print the entire contents of a hard drive which consists of files and folders, you have to put it in a file first and then print it on Microsoft Office Word, for example. The easiest way to list the contents of a hard drive is from the command prompt and by just using the “dir” command.

The “dir” command is a DOS command that lists or displays the files and subfolders in a directory or folder. To create the file that will contain the directory listing of the hard drive, click “Start,” “All Programs,” “Accessories,” and then “Command Prompt.” In the command prompt window, enter without quotes “cd\” then hit Enter. This will bring the command prompt to the root of the drive.

Once you’re in the root of the drive, you can now create the file. Actually, you can create the file even if you are not in the root. It’s just easy when you’re in the root. Now, to create the file, enter without quotes “dir/s > listing.txt” then hit Enter. After this, the file “listing.txt” should be created. The contents of the file should look something like this:

Depending on the size of the contents of the drive, creating the file should take time. You should never interrupt while the file is getting created. When it is finished, just open it in Microsoft Office Word and print it.