To also include files in sub-directories, type "dir /b /s > dirlist.txt" to create a list of files with the full directory structure name, such as "C:\folder\subdirectory\file.txt." ...

I basically want to be able to give a directory as a parameter and I want it to give me back a list of all files contained in that directory and subdirectories.

Learn how to copy the list of file , folder, and subfolder names to the clipboard in Windows 11/10 using Explorer or the DIR command in CMD.

Jack Wallen is back with another Linux 101 tip. This time around he shows you how to list files and folders from the command line.

File counting in a directory is a common task that many users might need to perform. It could be for administrative purposes, understanding disk usage, or organizing files in a systematic manner.