How to List Every File on Your Hard Drive

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open notepad by going to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Notepad.

   Vista and 7 users can just type "notepad"
   
   without quotes, into the start menu and hit enter.
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   Step 2: Copy the following code: @echo off dir/s pause

   , REMEMBER! Save the file to C: otherwise it won't be as spectacular as it will only list the files in that folder and sub-folders.
   
   To do this see "Tips".
   
   Type "anything.bat" into file name and click "Save"
   
   You should see the file saved in your C: drive. ,,,, You should see every file listed on the C: drive in random order going very fast in a Command Prompt window.
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   Step 3: Go to File> Save As Change the "Save as type" box to "All Files".

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   Step 4: Open "Computer" and double click C:.

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   Step 5: Right click the file and select Send To > Desktop (Create Shortcut).

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   Step 6: Or you can go to the C: drive and run the program from your C: drive if you do not like to have a lot of icons on your desktop.

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   Step 7: Minimize all the windows and click on the shortcut.

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   Step 8: Enjoy!

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