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Sure, you can use the Dir command<br />
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For example:<br />
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dir *.jpg &nbsp; &nbsp; will list all jpg file<br />
dir *.jpg /s &nbsp; will list all jpg files in the current folder and all subfolders<br />
dir *.exe /w &nbsp; &nbsp;will list all exe files in a wide format (files will be listed across the screen. It fits more files per page.<br />
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Here is a good reference for various switchwes for the dir command:<br />
<a href="http://www.computerhope.com/dirhlp.htm" rel="ugc">http://www.computerhope.com/dirhlp.htm</a>
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Sure, you can use the Dir command

For example:

dir *.jpg     will list all jpg file
dir *.jpg /s   will list all jpg files in the current folder and all subfolders
dir *.exe /w    will list all exe files in a wide format (files will be listed across the screen. It fits more files per page.

Here is a good reference for various switchwes for the dir command:
http://www.computerhope.com/dirhlp.htm [http://www.computerhope.com/dirhlp.htm]

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would that search every folder on the drive or just the root ?
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would that search every folder on the drive or just the root ?

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If the drive is corrupt, then perhaps a drive recovery tool would be a better choice. &nbsp;Most of them allow selection for specific file extensions, and also for file recovery by examined type -- i.e., the program examines the contents of the file to see what it actually is. &nbsp;Personally I use R-Studio, but there are many equally good programs out there. &nbsp;
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If the drive is corrupt, then perhaps a drive recovery tool would be a better choice.  Most of them allow selection for specific file extensions, and also for file recovery by examined type -- i.e., the program examines the contents of the file to see what it actually is.  Personally I use R-Studio, but there are many equally good programs out there.  

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Is it possible to search through windows drive using DOS or best method<br />
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I am looking for .avi, .jpg and hidden files ?<br />
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drive is corrupt and I think in some cases holding inaccurate volume size
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Is it possible to search through windows drive using DOS or best method

I am looking for .avi, .jpg and hidden files ?

drive is corrupt and I think in some cases holding inaccurate volume size

Searching through a windows drive, looking for specific files

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