My sister is frantically trying to pull everything off her Win98 computer before the power supply dies for good and she can't get it started at all. She asked me if I can possibly, quickly find a (small)(freeware) program that will copy JUST a list of folders WITHOUT their contents (not something that will copy a list of the names of the folders - the folders themselves - but without the contents). (Please don't ask me why!?) I've been looking on Google, but I guess I'm not using the right words. Anyone have any suggestions?
Freeware to Copy Folders Without Contents
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BuBBy
offlineAdministratorTo get a list of folders (or folders and filenames) on your C: drive.
1. open a command prompt / DOS Window.
2. type TREE C:\ /A > C:\OUTPUT.TXTTo get a list including the files (big list)
1. open a command prompt / DOS Window.
2. type TREE C:\ /A /F > C:\OUTPUT.TXTIn each case the listing will go into a new file at C:\OUTPUT.TXT
Note. Make sure you don't have a file already called C:\OUTPUT.TXT because it will be overwritten by this command.
Posted 6 months ago # -
ScarletPetal
offlineMemberWell, Lee, hopefully that will be possible soon, but in the meantime she wants to remove everything first, just in case - and she says she'd like such a program anyway, if there is one.
Thank you very much, Bubby (that was a much more helpful response; you must have been typing while I was) However, I don't think that's exactly what she wants; she wants to actually copy the folders, but with nothing in them. I meanwhile will head off to test your suggestion. (I'll check with her a little later)
Posted 6 months ago # -
BuBBy
offlineAdministratorIt has just occurred to me that tree wasn't included with win98
But you can still get it from Microsoft here:
ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/softlib/mslfiles/olddos.exeThis OldDOS package still works from Win95 through to Win ME.
The tree will just give you a listing. To create the folder tree is different though.
I'll just try it on my PC to make sure I've got it right.Posted 6 months ago # -
Whiterabbit-uk
offlineGames GuruLee is absolutely right. It is a straightforwards procedure to replace a p.s.u. I'm presuming the computer is relatively old because it has Win 98 installed. (though I realize it may not be so). Older p.s.u's did have different wiring arrangements for the computer's on off switch; usually it was a direct link from the p.s.u. to the switch, whereas newer power supplies link via the motherboard. You can easily see what type you have by disconnecting the computer from the mains supply and then opening the computers side (or top if it's an older desktop style) follow the wiring from the computers on/off switch to see if it goes directly to the power supply . If it does, you'll require an older p.s.u. which may not be as easy to come by. but assuming your p.s.u. is a more modern one, that is linked via the motherboard, you can pick them up cheaply from any computer hardware store (unless you want the latest p.s.u's, but for older computers that wouldn't be needed).
Firstly you need to check the wattage of the p.s.u. that's already installed. That's also easily done by looking at the information that's printed on the p.s.u's external casing. Make sure you buy a p.s.u. at least of the same wattage or more. If you intend adding new memory modules or updating other components it's always adviseable to increase the wattake of the power supply. Though you shouldn't need to buy the latest ones which are designed to run dual graphics cards and quad or dual core c.p.u's with high power requirements etc. Check out the tutorial I've linked to below; it tells you all you need to know about changing a power supply:
regards
Whiterabbit
p.s.
If you require an older power supply and live in the UK I think I still have an old one that you can have. I always strip down my older computers and keep the bits just in case - though I do occassionally throw everything out - I updated my father in laws computer last year and still have his old case and PSU which were of the type I've described above. I'll check the garage and see if the p.s.u. is still there. If you're p.s.u is a modern one with a connector (usually 20/24 pin)that links to the motherboard and then seperate connectors that link the motherboard to the computers on/off switch, then they are easily cheap to buy via a shop (the cost is usually dependant upon the wattage you require - for example you can get a 20/24 pin p.s.u. 350 Watts for $14.
Posted 6 months ago # -
BuBBy
offlineAdministratorBut if you just want to keep working on another computer in the meantime.
On Win XP it is easy - but the Win98 didn't have this option...
Xcopy /T /E Creates directory structure & includes empty directories and subdirectories.
But there is a freeware xcopy called XXCOPY that does a lot more - and it works on Win98 also.
(I've got to go out for a short while - If you haven't replied with success when I get back - I'll have a further look at this).
Posted 6 months ago # -
Robert
offlineMemberHmm.
Maybe Scarlet is only looking for Have you ever wanted to copy a directory without copying the files....
The program is called TreeCopy.
(works on Win95 up to Vista)
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BuBBy,thanks for the link to xxcopy.Posted 6 months ago # -
BuBBy
offlineAdministratorThanks Robert, hopefully that will do the trick. Nice One.
Posted 6 months ago # -
ScarletPetal
offlineMemberThank you, Robert! (and you, too, BuBBy). TreeCopy was EXACTLY what my sister wanted; she said XCopy looks good, too, but she so far hasn't tried that one out as much. Anyway, she says to thank you approximately 11,000 times for all the folders she didn't have to redo!
Thank you, too, Whiterabbit, for the information on the power supply. I saw your post a second after I logged off last night, but I was too tired to log back in and reply. I'm in the US, so you won't need to search your garage, but I truly thank you for the offer of the older power supply; that is so very thoughtful of you.
The computer was bought in either 2001 or 2002; it came with Windows 98SE preinstalled. She hasn't opened the case, so I don't yet know which kind of power supply she needs. I hope she can find one for around $14; I think in the shops around here, they're more like $30. She (and I) is a little nervous when it comes to working with the hardware, but the tutorial looks as if, well, it shouldn't be too awfully hard. She doesn't plan on putting in anything besides the power supply, and maybe a new battery; (when she turns it on, it gives the date as being 1999 or 1998, and two CMOS errors).
Anyway, hope you have a great vacation, and thank you all, again.
Posted 6 months ago # -
ScarletPetal
offlineMemberOh, (to Whiterabbit again); I forgot to mention - it originally came with 32MB of memory, which she gradually upgraded to 250MB; it's been working fine with that for about 4 years now; in this case would you suggest getting the same size power supply or a slightly larger one, or does it not matter (since you mentioned getting a larger one if we were upgrading)?
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