How to List Every File on Your Hard Drive

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    Vista and 7 users can just type "notepad", without quotes, into the start menu and hit enter.
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    • @echo off
    • dir/s
    • pause
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    • Change the "Save as type" box to "All Files".
    • REMEMBER! Save the file to C: otherwise it won't be as spectacular as it will only list the files in that folder and sub-folders. To do this see "Tips".
    • Type "anything.bat" into file name and click "Save"
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    You should see the file saved in your C: drive.
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    drive and run the program from your C: drive if you do not like to have a lot of icons on your desktop.
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    You should see every file listed on the C: drive in random order going very fast in a Command Prompt window.
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    How do I list all of my computer files with Windows 10?
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    For Windows 10, follow these instructions: Hold the windows key and press "r," type in "cmd" and then press enter, type in "cd ../.." and then press enter, type in "tree" and then press enter. This will usually show all of the files on your hard drive.
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      Tips

      • To save the file to the top level of the hard drive click "Computer" in the left pane of the "Save As" window and click your hard drive (normally C:) and follow step 3.
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      • If you want to make it more realistic, follow these steps (completely optional).
        • Right click your file, select Send To> Desktop (create shortcut).
        • Rename the shortcut to something like "Shortcut to my Secret Diary" or something that will make the snooper click on it.
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      • If you want to change the picture to something more realistic:
        • Right click the shortcut and go to Properties.
        • Click Change Icon and click OK in the message box that appears.
        • Double click the icon you want and click OK.
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      Warnings

      • Make sure you don't remove, rename or change any files that you do not recognize. You WILL ruin your entire computer.
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