![]() ![]() Listing files in folders and subfolders with PowerShell But both of these solutions are going to involve several lines of additional code. Now, each of these issues is solvable in that I can check to ensure the script is running in a command prompt via Cscript, and I can add command line input variables to the script. This involves opening the script in Notepad (the only editor we ship for VBScript), and changing the value of ObjStartFolder. It involves a bit of usability because to change the destination of the script, I must manually edit the script. This is illustrated in the following image: The only way to retrieve control of the situation (other than rebooting my computer) is to open Task Manager, find the Windows-based script host process, and kill it. One thing to keep in mind is that if you double-click this VBScript script, you potentially will receive thousands of popup message boxes like the one shown here:Īnother issue is that whether I click OK, or I click the red “X” in the upper-right corner, the onslaught of popup dialog boxes keeps coming. There are at least three issues with this script. Set objFolder = objFSO.GetFolder(Subfolder.Path) ShowSubfolders objFSO.GetFolder(objStartFolder) Set objFolder = objFSO.GetFolder(objStartFolder) Set objFSO = CreateObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject") VBScript list files in folders and subfolders It was a lot of work to understand, and for someone not really familiar with VBScript, it would be quite confusing. Therefore, TJ, I believe that you are taking a logical approach to learning Windows PowerShell and preparing for the future of Windows automation.īut, nearly 10 years ago, we posted the following Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog: How Can I Get a List of All the Files in a Folder and Its Subfolders? The script, written in VBScript, was 22 lines long. Scripting is a tool, a means to a destination, not the destination itself. The point of scripting-regardless of the language-is for automation. ![]() I am not the type of person who wants to say that you should immediately change over VBScript to Windows PowerShell. I wrote three books about VBScript, and I had a lot of fun teaching VBScript classes all over the world when I was in MCS. Speaking of refreshing, I believe you will find the way that Windows PowerShell handles files and folders a welcome change from the work you had to do in VBScript.įirst let me say that I do not hate VBScript. I added a combination spoonful of spearmint leaves, peppermint leaves, licorice root, rose hips, hibiscus, and a cinnamon stick to my pot while I steeped it for four minutes. This morning I am sipping a cup of English Breakfast tea. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Can you give me a push in the right direction? I am having a bit of trouble listing files in folders and in subfolders. What I am doing is when I need to make a change to an existing VBScript script, I attempt to use Windows PowerShell to do the same task. So, I am trying to learn Windows PowerShell. But after attending TechEd the last several years, it appears that Microsoft is moving away from VBScript, and is embracing Windows PowerShell. One reason I love VBScript so much is that, to me, it is easy to use. I love using VBScript, and I have done so for nearly 15 years. ![]() Hey, Scripting Guy! I am an old VBScript guy. ![]() Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to list files in folders and subfolders. ![]()
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