File Comparison Software

six_storm · 01-26-11, 07:50 PM

Hey guys. I'm trying to compare the filenames on two different drives, but cannot find any scripts or programs that will just give me what files that are on drive 1 but not on drive 2.

Any hints?

six_storm · 01-26-11, 10:08 PM

I finally found a batch script that works and it's running, seems to be doing it's job so far.

I've not had any good luck with my PC stuff this week. Not a happy camper right now.

ViN86 · 01-27-11, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by DarthBeavis

how about a little VB app?

That requires some recursion, which, if a person hasn't programmed before, may leave them scratching their head.

six_storm · 01-27-11, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ViN86

That requires some recursion, which, if a person hasn't programmed before, may leave them scratching their head.

Agreed, I haven't done VB in 6+ years so I don't remember anything lol.

I haven't checked my script this morning but it appeared to be working properly last night. Thanks guys.

ViN86 · 01-27-11, 08:29 AM

I know you found something already, but here's something to find directories, then a nested for loop to check for the file, and a quick dump to a text file and you're done. Maybe for the future. It may be a lot faster than a batch file.

http://dotnetperls.com/recursively-find-files

01-26-11, 07:50 PM	#1
six_storm Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Nashvegas Posts: 11,575	File Comparison Software Hey guys. I'm trying to compare the filenames on two different drives, but cannot find any scripts or programs that will just give me what files that are on drive 1 but not on drive 2. Any hints?

01-26-11, 10:08 PM	#2
six_storm Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Nashvegas Posts: 11,575	Re: File Comparison Software I finally found a batch script that works and it's running, seems to be doing it's job so far. I've not had any good luck with my PC stuff this week. Not a happy camper right now.

01-27-11, 08:29 AM	#5
ViN86 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 15,486	Re: File Comparison Software I know you found something already, but here's something to find directories, then a nested for loop to check for the file, and a quick dump to a text file and you're done. Maybe for the future. It may be a lot faster than a batch file. http://dotnetperls.com/recursively-find-files