Write file names from loop to text file

Question

$fileEntries = [IO.Directory]::GetFiles("C:\Users\U0146121\Desktop\Example Data"); #where the file is located.
foreach($fileName in $fileEntries) 
{ 
 #write the file name to a text file.  
}

I need to write the file name to a text file within the loop but I'm not sure how to.

Eventually I will read the text file and search the filenames in excel. But for now I have to write the .txt file first.

Are you wanting the name of a bunch of files in a directory? — Kevin_
– Kevin_, Commented Jul 15, 2013 at 20:51

Kevin_ · Accepted Answer · 2013-07-15 22:02:21Z

15

I tested this, and it worked for me:

Get-childitem -path "C:\" -recurse -name | out-file C:\Output.txt

edited Jul 15, 2013 at 22:02

answered Jul 15, 2013 at 21:14

Kevin_

3,1263 gold badges21 silver badges18 bronze badges

Sign up to request clarification or add additional context in comments.

1 Comment

mkrouse Over a year ago

Is there anyways to output it to the text file without the header and spaces?

Collectives™ on Stack Overflow

Write file names from loop to text file

1 Answer 1

1 Comment

Your Answer

Hot Network Questions

Collectives™ on Stack Overflow

1 Answer 1

1 Comment

Your Answer

Sign up or log in

Post as a guest

Related