Batch : Make a file in every folder on desktop

f9h1b6e May 9, 2012 at 18:20:24

First, you have to open up notepad, and save it as Example.bat (name it whatever) IN A FOLDER ON YOUR DESKTOP. Then type: @Echo off cls cd.. cd [NAME OF THE FIRST FOLDER] [FILE TYPE]>[FILE NAME] cd.. cd [NAME OF THE SECOND FOLDER] [FILE TYPE]>[FILE NAME] etc... file type = .bat , .doc , .txt etc... hope this helps

Thanks! I really appreciate it. But could i make it search for folders within those folders? For example, i wanted the C drive checked. So it will have a folder called 'Users' How can i make it enter that folder without me writing 'users' in.

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Wahine May 14, 2012 at 02:22:28

All the folders (and shortcuts) seen on the desktop are stored in various folders all named Desktop and with typical paths being C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop C:\Documents and Settings\User Name\Desktop etc depending on how your system is set up. The content of each Desktop folder can be listed using the Dir command and a file added to each one using a For loop. Your posts are somewhat confusing, first you want a file added to Desktop folders then you want something done with C: drive. Please be more specific about what you're trying to achieve. The above is good for Windows XP, Win 7 may differ in the details. Please come back & tell us if your problem is resolved.