How to Create a File List using Simple Batch File (.bat) in Windows

Sometimes we need to create a list of files contained in a folder or drive, but there is no menu in Windows (XP/Vista/7/8) to do this. If you search about how to do this on the internet, you will find many article and tutorial about it, but they did it through command prompt. It was quite a hassle because you have to repeatedly typing the command manually. This time we will create a simple batch (.bat) application that can generate a text file contains list of files and sub-folders from the folder where this little application is located, and if you want create a list of files in another folder, just move this app into that folder.

1. Open Notepad and then type this:
   

   dir /b > fileslist.txt

   if you want a recursive listing, type this:
   

   dir /b /s > fileslist.txt

   
   


2. Click File > Save As…
   
   
3. Save as type: All Files, File name: filelist.bat
   
   
4. Now just double click on filelist.bat and it will generate filelist.txt which contains list of files and folders. If you want create a list of files in another folder, just move this app into that folder.