I want to see a directory listing of objects (and possibly links) in a
given web folder.  Assume I have permission to access that folder (ie
not pw protected). Don't want to use the html in that folder. Running
IE6. Prefer a simple solution that does not involve downloading or
installing new software. A very basic Answer will do for five stars.

Greetings, spurious!

Here's a quick-and-easy utility that I've been using for ages:

From the Antibiotics For Rheumatic Disease Support Group:
"How To Print A Directory Listing From Windows Explorer"
http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Gallery/6412/PrintDirectory.htm

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A slight change to these instructions:
In newer versions of Windows, the "File Folder" type may appear
alphabetically under N for "N/A" rather than F for "File Folder".

Click on "N/A  File Folder", then click "Advanced", then click "New"
and follow the rest of the instructions.
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Once you've got this set up, when you're in Windows Explorer, you can
right-click on the folder in the left-hand folder list in Windows
Explorer and select "Print Directory Listing".

Note that:
- this will start your printer almost IMMEDIATELY
- this will print shortcut names (not URLs)
- because this print is done in DOS, if the file name
  is more than 8 characters, it will appear as "filnam~1"
- you may need to adjust your Notepad default print 
  properties (margins, font size, portrait vs. landscape 
  layout) to get the printout to look the way you wish.

Search Strategy

printdirectory Explorer
://www.google.com/search?q=printdirectory+Explorer&btnG=Google+Search


Before Rating My Answer, if you have questions about the information
that I have provided above, please post a Request for Clarification.

Regards,

aceresearcher

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Clarification of Answer by aceresearcher-ga on 13 May 2003 12:09 PDT

spurious,

A kind Researcher colleague has let me know that I may have
misunderstood your Question (Internet Explorer vs. Windows Explorer).
If this is the case, and the solution which I have provided does not
meet your needs, Please post a Clarification here stating that, and I
will ask the Editors to remove my Answer.

Thanks,

ace

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Request for Answer Clarification by spurious-ga on 14 May 2003 02:40 PDT

You're friend's right.  I'm talking about website browsing. 
Nevermind, this is an excellent application in its own right.  I've
used the pipe batch command in a DOS window for years, but now I can
do it from Win Explorer.  That's worth $2 at least to me anyway, so
leave your answer up and I'll repost my question more clearly.

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Clarification of Answer by aceresearcher-ga on 14 May 2003 03:00 PDT

Thanks for your gracious acceptance of my Answer, spurious!

I hope that another Researcher will be able to provide you with
exactly what you need as well.

Are you referring to being able to print a "directory" of all the
pages in a website? If so, I recommend that you include that statement
in your new Question.

Best Wishes!

ace

Not exactly the answer I was looking for, but a great idea that was
worth the money nevertheless!