How do I run a DOS DIR command, please (on Win XP)

[smn2]

Hi

I remember being able to run Windows command.com
and then run a DIR command. Now it doesn't seem to
work. How can I do this?

(What I actually want is a list of files in a variety of
directories, in a text file that I can then edit.)

Geek away, please!

Steve

PS Sorry if t'lounge is wrong place for this query.

[haggul]

create a batch file in the relevant dir (use notepad and save with a .bat extension) and use the following code :

dir *.* /b >> files.txt

This'll give you a basic format text file which you could even import into a database for example.

I think /s is the switch for subdirectories. Alternatively use the full path after the dir command.

[smn2]

Thank you.

Perfect.

Forgot about the ol' bat batch file.