How to Determine how many files you have in Windows

Posted in Document Management Software on January 18, 2021 by Craig Bayer

To calculate the cost of a document conversion, we need to know how many documents you have. This method is for a Windows folder structure. If you have Worldox, click here.

There are two ways of doing this; option 1 is straightforward, especially when you have only a few main folders.  Option 2 is a little more technical but also more accurate.

Option 1: Right Click on a Folder

Step 1:  Right Click on the top-level folder and go to properties

Step 2: Make a note of how many files you have

Option 2: Use Dirtrace

Step 1: Download Dirtrace

https://optiable.com/dir-trace

Step 2:  Open Up the download zip file and click on Dirtrace

Step 3:  Either select 1 top-level folder using the Single Folder Scan or Multiple Folders using the Multiple Folder Scan

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Step 4:  Once you have selected your Folders, Click Generate File List

Step 5: Once the process is done, Click Save File List and save the file to your desktop

Step 6: Upload the files to our Secure Submit

https://upload-optiable.titanfile.com/wHLibv/

About the Author

Craig Bayer is the founder and leader of Optiable, an award-winning document management (DMS) consulting firm dedicated to helping law firms seamlessly integrate NetDocuments. Specializing in firms with 10 to 150 users, he has successfully guided over 500 law firms across the United States and Canada through NetDocuments implementations since 2010.

With deep expertise in the legal industry, Craig has a proven track record of optimizing technology to meet the unique needs of law firms. His certifications include industry-leading tools such as Amicus Attorney, Centerbase, Clio, PCLaw, HotDocs, TimeMatters, Soluno, and Worldox, enabling him to deliver comprehensive solutions tailored to each client’s workflow and goals.

Craig Bayer