Print Directory feature for folders 1

[fawny]

I am trying to add the Print Directory feature for folders as explained at:

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321379#appliesto

As I read this, it takes all three steps to add this feature.

I have followed the instructions as I understood them, but the feature was not added.

I came up with these questions:
When making the Printdir.bat file it does not say where to save the file. So it may not be in the right place. Where should it be?

When creating the new action, there is no way to add a path to the Printdir.bat files. Am I doing something wrong here?

When editing the registry, the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell already had "none" in the file data box so I did not change it. Should I have gone through the process anyway?

Any help is appreciated.

 

[linney]

%windir%\Printdir.bat saves Printdir.bat in the Windows Folder.

printdir.bat will find the Printdir.bat in the Windows folder because of the Environment Variables which are set to search specific folders for files before informing you they can't be found.

Only do the Registry Edit if " Search Companion may start when you double-click a folder"



List of environmental variables.

http://www.winnetmag.com/Article/ArticleID/23873/23873.html

Environment Variables are accessed via -

System Properties/ Advanced/ Startup and Recovery/ System Startup


"Path" should be like this -

%SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem

 

[fawny]

Thank you .
I will give it another try and let you know how it goes.

 

[gpalmer711]

http://www.palmersoft.co.uk/software/DirPrint.exe

Is a little application I wrote that will do a similar thing. There are a couple of other features.

Greg Palmer
Free Software for Adminstrators

http://www.palmersoft.co.uk

 

[bcastner]

The wonderful Karen:

http://www.karenware.com/powertools/ptdirprn.asp

 

[gpalmer711]

Thats a very nice application and works really well.

Greg Palmer
Free Software for Adminstrators

http://www.palmersoft.co.uk

 

[bcastner]

All of Karen's freeware is just first rate stuff.
I one has not yet visited her site, do so.
She has a surprising amount of quality utilities, and I have long admired her work.

 

[bcastner]

By the way, if you download the Source for a utility, you will see she is one helluva' coder.

 

[fawny]

linney it worked just fine. I must have done something wrong the first time.

You do have to do the registry edit as after the first 2 steps, when a folder is clicked, it goes into the search mode.

I did one problem which I am not sure is associated. Windows Explorer keep getting and error had had to close. I will have to check that out.

Thank You very much

Karen does have great programs, but hers printed way more information than I wanted.

Greg, I will also try your program LOL. I am a glutton for new things.

 

[linney]

Windows Explorer keep getting and error had had to close. I will have to check that out."

That is not good and could be related to this tweak. Perhaps you should try some of the alternatives suggested.

Run the System File Checker program from the Run Box by typing.....Sfc /Scannow in it and have your XP CD handy. Or have a quick check for Spyware or Adware causing that problem.

Removing adware & spyware
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Here's another couple of "print folders" to add to your list -

is there a utility to output a folder structure and its contents in XP
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Print to file a list of all the folders and files on a drive...
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