Searching files network drive and logging file names
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I'm trying to log the filenames of files containing a certain word. The files are across multiple directories in a network drive. I've tried to do it myself but couldn't find any solution.
search network-drive
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I'm trying to log the filenames of files containing a certain word. The files are across multiple directories in a network drive. I've tried to do it myself but couldn't find any solution.
search network-drive
asked Jan 28 at 6:19
GamingTurtleGamingTurtle
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Which operating system are you running?
– Mawg
Jan 28 at 7:52
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The device thats connected to the network drive is running windows server 2012, i have a laptop with ubuntu 18.04
– GamingTurtle
Jan 28 at 9:44
I might have been a bit unclear. I meant that i'm trying to log filenames where the name of the file contains a certain word, not the content of the file.
– GamingTurtle
Jan 28 at 9:45
And you want to get a list of the filenames (maybe as a text file), rather than manipulate them (edit/copy/rename/delete)?
– Mawg
Jan 28 at 9:47
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I'm trying to log the filenames of files containing a certain word. The files are across multiple directories in a network drive. I've tried to do it myself but couldn't find any solution.
search network-drive
asked Jan 28 at 6:19
GamingTurtleGamingTurtle
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I'm trying to log the filenames of files containing a certain word. The files are across multiple directories in a network drive. I've tried to do it myself but couldn't find any solution.
search network-drive
search network-drive
asked Jan 28 at 6:19
GamingTurtleGamingTurtle
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asked Jan 28 at 6:19
GamingTurtleGamingTurtle
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asked Jan 28 at 6:19
GamingTurtleGamingTurtle
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asked Jan 28 at 6:19
GamingTurtleGamingTurtle
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asked Jan 28 at 6:19
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Which operating system are you running?
– Mawg
Jan 28 at 7:52
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The device thats connected to the network drive is running windows server 2012, i have a laptop with ubuntu 18.04
– GamingTurtle
Jan 28 at 9:44
I might have been a bit unclear. I meant that i'm trying to log filenames where the name of the file contains a certain word, not the content of the file.
– GamingTurtle
Jan 28 at 9:45
And you want to get a list of the filenames (maybe as a text file), rather than manipulate them (edit/copy/rename/delete)?
– Mawg
Jan 28 at 9:47
add a comment |
Which operating system are you running?
– Mawg
Jan 28 at 7:52
1
The device thats connected to the network drive is running windows server 2012, i have a laptop with ubuntu 18.04
– GamingTurtle
Jan 28 at 9:44
I might have been a bit unclear. I meant that i'm trying to log filenames where the name of the file contains a certain word, not the content of the file.
– GamingTurtle
Jan 28 at 9:45
And you want to get a list of the filenames (maybe as a text file), rather than manipulate them (edit/copy/rename/delete)?
– Mawg
Jan 28 at 9:47
Which operating system are you running?
– Mawg
Jan 28 at 7:52
Which operating system are you running?
– Mawg
Jan 28 at 7:52
1
1
The device thats connected to the network drive is running windows server 2012, i have a laptop with ubuntu 18.04
– GamingTurtle
Jan 28 at 9:44
The device thats connected to the network drive is running windows server 2012, i have a laptop with ubuntu 18.04
– GamingTurtle
Jan 28 at 9:44
I might have been a bit unclear. I meant that i'm trying to log filenames where the name of the file contains a certain word, not the content of the file.
– GamingTurtle
Jan 28 at 9:45
I might have been a bit unclear. I meant that i'm trying to log filenames where the name of the file contains a certain word, not the content of the file.
– GamingTurtle
Jan 28 at 9:45
And you want to get a list of the filenames (maybe as a text file), rather than manipulate them (edit/copy/rename/delete)?
– Mawg
Jan 28 at 9:47
And you want to get a list of the filenames (maybe as a text file), rather than manipulate them (edit/copy/rename/delete)?
– Mawg
Jan 28 at 9:47
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If you want a GUI based solution, then:
- download the excellent (and free) Double Commander which runs on Windows, Linux, mac and BSD.
- install (or use the portable version) and run it
- navigate to the top directory, where you want to start your search
- press Alt+F7 (or use menu item Commands/Search)
- enter the partial file name (the word you want the names to contain)
- when shown the results, click on the button "feed to listbox"
- press Ctrl+A to select all
- right click and select "Copy file/folder path"
- the clipboard now contains a list of file names containing your wor, one per line, with full path
If that sounds like a lot of work, it's because I detailed it step by step. In practise, a few seconds will see it done, and you will find Double Commander to be much more useful than the built in Windows Explorer :-)
answered Jan 28 at 9:51
MawgMawg
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Thanks alot for your solution, this will definately work. Its a server from where i work and i dont have Admin Access. Its definately possible if i ask the administrator but i dont want to Bother them, is there a command prompt solution? If there isnt ill ask them to install this program.
– GamingTurtle
Jan 28 at 15:19
Btw ur steps are perfectly clear :)
– GamingTurtle
Jan 28 at 15:20
I am unaware of a command prompt solution, as this is how I would approach it - sorry. You can use a portable version, so as not to disturb your admin.
– Mawg
Jan 28 at 15:22
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That is the solution. Thanks slot and have a Nice day!
– GamingTurtle
Jan 28 at 17:12
By the way, once you have the list, you can copy/move/rename/edit/delete/zip/FTP one, several, or all files in the list.
– Mawg
Jan 30 at 7:18
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If you want a GUI based solution, then:
- download the excellent (and free) Double Commander which runs on Windows, Linux, mac and BSD.
- install (or use the portable version) and run it
- navigate to the top directory, where you want to start your search
- press Alt+F7 (or use menu item Commands/Search)
- enter the partial file name (the word you want the names to contain)
- when shown the results, click on the button "feed to listbox"
- press Ctrl+A to select all
- right click and select "Copy file/folder path"
- the clipboard now contains a list of file names containing your wor, one per line, with full path
If that sounds like a lot of work, it's because I detailed it step by step. In practise, a few seconds will see it done, and you will find Double Commander to be much more useful than the built in Windows Explorer :-)
answered Jan 28 at 9:51
MawgMawg
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Thanks alot for your solution, this will definately work. Its a server from where i work and i dont have Admin Access. Its definately possible if i ask the administrator but i dont want to Bother them, is there a command prompt solution? If there isnt ill ask them to install this program.
– GamingTurtle
Jan 28 at 15:19
Btw ur steps are perfectly clear :)
– GamingTurtle
Jan 28 at 15:20
I am unaware of a command prompt solution, as this is how I would approach it - sorry. You can use a portable version, so as not to disturb your admin.
– Mawg
Jan 28 at 15:22
1
That is the solution. Thanks slot and have a Nice day!
– GamingTurtle
Jan 28 at 17:12
By the way, once you have the list, you can copy/move/rename/edit/delete/zip/FTP one, several, or all files in the list.
– Mawg
Jan 30 at 7:18
add a comment |
0
If you want a GUI based solution, then:
- download the excellent (and free) Double Commander which runs on Windows, Linux, mac and BSD.
- install (or use the portable version) and run it
- navigate to the top directory, where you want to start your search
- press Alt+F7 (or use menu item Commands/Search)
- enter the partial file name (the word you want the names to contain)
- when shown the results, click on the button "feed to listbox"
- press Ctrl+A to select all
- right click and select "Copy file/folder path"
- the clipboard now contains a list of file names containing your wor, one per line, with full path
If that sounds like a lot of work, it's because I detailed it step by step. In practise, a few seconds will see it done, and you will find Double Commander to be much more useful than the built in Windows Explorer :-)
answered Jan 28 at 9:51
MawgMawg
1,53053051
1
Thanks alot for your solution, this will definately work. Its a server from where i work and i dont have Admin Access. Its definately possible if i ask the administrator but i dont want to Bother them, is there a command prompt solution? If there isnt ill ask them to install this program.
– GamingTurtle
Jan 28 at 15:19
Btw ur steps are perfectly clear :)
– GamingTurtle
Jan 28 at 15:20
I am unaware of a command prompt solution, as this is how I would approach it - sorry. You can use a portable version, so as not to disturb your admin.
– Mawg
Jan 28 at 15:22
1
That is the solution. Thanks slot and have a Nice day!
– GamingTurtle
Jan 28 at 17:12
By the way, once you have the list, you can copy/move/rename/edit/delete/zip/FTP one, several, or all files in the list.
– Mawg
Jan 30 at 7:18
add a comment |
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If you want a GUI based solution, then:
- download the excellent (and free) Double Commander which runs on Windows, Linux, mac and BSD.
- install (or use the portable version) and run it
- navigate to the top directory, where you want to start your search
- press Alt+F7 (or use menu item Commands/Search)
- enter the partial file name (the word you want the names to contain)
- when shown the results, click on the button "feed to listbox"
- press Ctrl+A to select all
- right click and select "Copy file/folder path"
- the clipboard now contains a list of file names containing your wor, one per line, with full path
If that sounds like a lot of work, it's because I detailed it step by step. In practise, a few seconds will see it done, and you will find Double Commander to be much more useful than the built in Windows Explorer :-)
answered Jan 28 at 9:51
MawgMawg
1,53053051
If you want a GUI based solution, then:
- download the excellent (and free) Double Commander which runs on Windows, Linux, mac and BSD.
- install (or use the portable version) and run it
- navigate to the top directory, where you want to start your search
- press Alt+F7 (or use menu item Commands/Search)
- enter the partial file name (the word you want the names to contain)
- when shown the results, click on the button "feed to listbox"
- press Ctrl+A to select all
- right click and select "Copy file/folder path"
- the clipboard now contains a list of file names containing your wor, one per line, with full path
If that sounds like a lot of work, it's because I detailed it step by step. In practise, a few seconds will see it done, and you will find Double Commander to be much more useful than the built in Windows Explorer :-)
answered Jan 28 at 9:51
MawgMawg
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answered Jan 28 at 9:51
MawgMawg
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answered Jan 28 at 9:51
MawgMawg
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answered Jan 28 at 9:51
MawgMawg
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Thanks alot for your solution, this will definately work. Its a server from where i work and i dont have Admin Access. Its definately possible if i ask the administrator but i dont want to Bother them, is there a command prompt solution? If there isnt ill ask them to install this program.
– GamingTurtle
Jan 28 at 15:19
Btw ur steps are perfectly clear :)
– GamingTurtle
Jan 28 at 15:20
I am unaware of a command prompt solution, as this is how I would approach it - sorry. You can use a portable version, so as not to disturb your admin.
– Mawg
Jan 28 at 15:22
1
That is the solution. Thanks slot and have a Nice day!
– GamingTurtle
Jan 28 at 17:12
By the way, once you have the list, you can copy/move/rename/edit/delete/zip/FTP one, several, or all files in the list.
– Mawg
Jan 30 at 7:18
add a comment |
1
Thanks alot for your solution, this will definately work. Its a server from where i work and i dont have Admin Access. Its definately possible if i ask the administrator but i dont want to Bother them, is there a command prompt solution? If there isnt ill ask them to install this program.
– GamingTurtle
Jan 28 at 15:19
Btw ur steps are perfectly clear :)
– GamingTurtle
Jan 28 at 15:20
I am unaware of a command prompt solution, as this is how I would approach it - sorry. You can use a portable version, so as not to disturb your admin.
– Mawg
Jan 28 at 15:22
1
That is the solution. Thanks slot and have a Nice day!
– GamingTurtle
Jan 28 at 17:12
By the way, once you have the list, you can copy/move/rename/edit/delete/zip/FTP one, several, or all files in the list.
– Mawg
Jan 30 at 7:18
1
1
Thanks alot for your solution, this will definately work. Its a server from where i work and i dont have Admin Access. Its definately possible if i ask the administrator but i dont want to Bother them, is there a command prompt solution? If there isnt ill ask them to install this program.
– GamingTurtle
Jan 28 at 15:19
Thanks alot for your solution, this will definately work. Its a server from where i work and i dont have Admin Access. Its definately possible if i ask the administrator but i dont want to Bother them, is there a command prompt solution? If there isnt ill ask them to install this program.
– GamingTurtle
Jan 28 at 15:19
Btw ur steps are perfectly clear :)
– GamingTurtle
Jan 28 at 15:20
Btw ur steps are perfectly clear :)
– GamingTurtle
Jan 28 at 15:20
I am unaware of a command prompt solution, as this is how I would approach it - sorry. You can use a portable version, so as not to disturb your admin.
– Mawg
Jan 28 at 15:22
I am unaware of a command prompt solution, as this is how I would approach it - sorry. You can use a portable version, so as not to disturb your admin.
– Mawg
Jan 28 at 15:22
1
1
That is the solution. Thanks slot and have a Nice day!
– GamingTurtle
Jan 28 at 17:12
That is the solution. Thanks slot and have a Nice day!
– GamingTurtle
Jan 28 at 17:12
By the way, once you have the list, you can copy/move/rename/edit/delete/zip/FTP one, several, or all files in the list.
– Mawg
Jan 30 at 7:18
By the way, once you have the list, you can copy/move/rename/edit/delete/zip/FTP one, several, or all files in the list.
– Mawg
Jan 30 at 7:18
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– Mawg
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The device thats connected to the network drive is running windows server 2012, i have a laptop with ubuntu 18.04
– GamingTurtle
Jan 28 at 9:44
I might have been a bit unclear. I meant that i'm trying to log filenames where the name of the file contains a certain word, not the content of the file.
– GamingTurtle
Jan 28 at 9:45
And you want to get a list of the filenames (maybe as a text file), rather than manipulate them (edit/copy/rename/delete)?
– Mawg
Jan 28 at 9:47