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The thread asks how to use Windows File Explorer to select files with a specific extension (e.g., .AVI) from a directory and produce a reusable list without using CMD. The main answers propose doing it fully in Explorer by searching for `*.avi`, selecting all results, and dragging/copying the file paths into Notepad (or optionally using search filters to narrow by type). Overall sentiment is practical and helpful, focusing on straightforward Explorer-only workflows for generating a text list.
The thread asks how to use Windows File Explorer to select files with a specific extension (e.g., .AVI) from a directory and produce a reusable list without using CMD. The main answers propose doing it fully in Explorer by searching for `*.avi`, selecting all results, and dragging/copying the file paths into Notepad (or optionally using search filters to narrow by type). Overall sentiment is practical and helpful, focusing on straightforward Explorer-only workflows for generating a text list.
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You can do this entirely in File Explorer (no CMD/PowerShell) and end up with a text list you can reuse later.
Method 1 (best): Search
Method 2: Search
Method 3: Filter by file type (no typing
If you prefer clicking filters:
If you tell me whether you want:
Method 1 (best): Search *.avi + drag into Notepad (creates a list)
- Open File Explorer and go to the folder you want (or the parent folder).
- In the search box (top-right) type:
*.avi - If you want it to include subfolders too, make sure you’re searching from the parent folder. (Explorer search normally includes subfolders; you can also set Search options → All subfolders if shown.
- When results appear, press Ctrl + A (select all).
- Open Notepad.
- Drag and drop the selected files from Explorer into Notepad.
.txt list.Method 2: Search *.avi + “Copy as path” + paste
- Search:
*.avi - Ctrl + A to select all results.
- Right-click any selected file → Copy as path.
- Paste into Notepad / Excel.
Method 3: Filter by file type (no typing *.avi)
If you prefer clicking filters:- Open the folder.
- Click the search box, then use search filters like Type (or “Kind”) if they appear.
- Choose Video and then refine by extension by typing
.aviin search if needed.
If you tell me whether you want:
- file names only (no path), or
- full paths, and
- whether you need subfolders included,