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    Question searching the hard drive [RESOLVED]

    How do you search the hard drive (or a certain folder with searching subfolders as an option) and return the values in ilke a list box or something like that
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    Here is one way:

    http://vbnet.mvps.org/code/fileapi/r...es_minimal.htm

    NOTE: don't be confused with vbnet - that site is all about vb classic.

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    look for some info in your help files about the 'DIR' command

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    Re: searching the hard drive

    Originally posted by deranged
    How do you search the hard drive (or a certain folder with searching subfolders as an option) and return the values in ilke a list box or something like that
    VERY NICE, helped me with more than just the problem i asked. Definately resolved!

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    Good but which answer ?

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    waht i was implying is that that site held the answer to not only the question asked here, but other things i've been wanting to see an example of, just havent asked. This site was a great help Thanks!!

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    Originally posted by deranged
    waht i was implying is that that site held the answer to not only the question asked here, but other things i've been wanting to see an example of, just havent asked. This site was a great help Thanks!!
    Indeed, Randy's site is among the best.

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