Windows 10: "dir/s/b" Command Prompt not picking-up all the files in a directory.

I'm using the command in Command Prompt that goes "[a directory] > dir/s/b > [to a text-file]". When applying this to certain folders in the Windows OS—"C:\Users\Administrator\""C:\ProgramData\Packages\""C:\Windows\ServiceState\"in particular—it doesn't manage to get the file-paths for some of the files. There will be a discrepancy between the file-folder total in the folder's Properties and the number of entries exported by that Command Prompt command. I notice that in the case of "C:\Windows\ServiceState\" many of the missing entries are for files with the ".cache" file-extension.=====

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Gathering Names Of Multiple Files

Try this snippit in a batch file:

You have to specify where to go with the batch file, which is what the cd command is for. Then, once the prompt is in that directory, the last command lists all of the files (including directories) in the list_of_files.txt text file, since dir is a command, not the directory location. *Smile

Edit: Also, if your directory has spaces, you may have to put the directory in quotes, such as:

 

DIR Command

dir /A /B /S > FolderList.txt produces a list of all directories and subdirectories of a directory.

I would like to modify this line to have the date included for all directories and subdirectories of a directory too.

 

Unable to create Command Prompt output like I have done before regarding the Dir command

Since I am retired and enjoying my life at home with my wife, she has not one complaint with me working on my home Projects for our home. I haven't swayed away from enjoying being on this PC even here at home. I Love it!!!!

This output below is what I am talking about regarding this list. I cannot confirm this was created with a Command Prompt Dir command or with PowerShell. I have been trying to duplicate this in both Command Prompt and PowerShell without success. I used to
be quite proficient with both methods however after a long period of time of illness (Not related to COVID-19), I have seemed to not have this information stored away to recall it back.

I you are able to assist me with this, I will greatly appreciate having as many eyes taking a look at this issue with Batch Command Prompt and/or PowerShell

Thank you, Charles

List of Folders on this PC

Volume in drive C has no label.

Volume Serial Number is C82F-2793



Directory of c:\users\charles

Directory of c:\users\charles\.vscode

Directory of c:\users\charles\.vscode\extensions

Directory of c:\users\charles\3D Objects

Directory of c:\users\charles\AppData

Directory of c:\users\charles\AppData\Local

Once I was at the level of creating the above file, my next step is to include all the files within the folder. If you can provide this coding I would greatly appreciate this also.